Kategori: Bicycle Trips

Konglungen, coastal path

Konglungen has a lot to offer – even in late fall and winter. An exciting tour destination for many locals.

Parking at Spiredammen in the middle of Konglungen. The coastal path is marked from here. Turn right from the parking lot and follow the hiking trail past Spiradammen and further down towards Spirabukta. Spiradamm was one of Asker's largest ice ponds. Cutting and shipping of ice employed many people during the winter and was a major industry until 1940 when new cooling and freezing methods had taken over.

 

Follow the trail along the bay, a good fishing spot for sea trout and cod. Between the Løkenes farm and the beach there is a protected forest area with pleasant hiking trails. Go back the same way and follow the hiking trail along Spirabukta and up to the junction at Gamle Konglungvei, then turn right and soon you have the Ovnsbråten on your right. Remains of a lime kiln have been found here. Lime burning was also an important industry in Asker and Bærum. Lime was used as a binder in mortar and plaster and as a soil improvement agent. Around 1830 there were 40 lime distilleries in operation in Asker and Bærum. From the turn of the century until the 1950s, shrimp fishing was the main commercial activity in the area in addition to renting out holiday homes. 

 

Cross the bridge to the island and follow the road to the East Bay and the island's oldest house "Strandsitterhuset". The red house houses an exhibition and is open from May to September. On the return journey follow the eastern part of Old Konglungvei before turning right and follow the path along the shoreline to Esvika and then back to Spiradammen.

To arm up and enjoy a pleasant time together, we recommend the trip up to the Leangkollen Hotel which is known for its good food and food traditions. A delicious Sunday buffet is regularly offered here, and take time to enjoy the beautiful view of the Oslo Fjord should both in summer and winter.

We wish you a nice day.
 

Hurdalsjøen by bike

The nature in Hurdal is magnificent, with wooded hills surrounding Hurdalssjøen. The buildings are located around the sea and extend up the valleys – a nice mix of traditional hamlets and modern construction sites, which together form an attractive cultural landscape. In Hurdal’s large forest areas, there are miles of forest roads and paths where you can discover the surroundings on two wheels. Hurdal offers over 40 lakes with fishing and swimming opportunities and fantastic views, such as Fjellsjøkampen, Akershus’ highest point.

You stay at Hurdalsjøen Hotel, located in the middle of an eldorado of nature experiences. The hotel is an architectural gem that is beautifully reflected in Hurdalsjøen and they place great emphasis on art. As they see it, well-being is something more than fantastic food and drink from Eastern Norway’s dishes. It is also something more than feeling the body find its way back to itself in their new Spa. Wellness is also when you tickle or tease the intellect through art.

Day 1

Arrival in Hurdal

After arriving to Hurdalsjøen Hotel you can take a nice bike tour in to the center of Hurdal. It is a very cozy place with beautiful environments. Hurdal was called "The pearl of Eastern Norway" by the poet Theodor Caspari. In the evening, your nice room and dinner awaits at the hotel.

Accommodation: Hurdalsjøen Hotel, Hurdal

Meals: Dinner

Cycling: Approx 24 km

Day 2

Bike tour around Hurdalsjøen

After brekfast you head for a bike tour around the lake Hurdalsjøen. The lake is 16 km long and the nature is fantastic. Like many other lakes in the lowlands of the eastern mountains, Hurdalssjøen was a fjord arm in earlier times. There are many nice places to stop along the way, for example on Østerudhøgda where there is a nice view over Hurdalssjøen. You cycle around the lake and can stop and swim at some nice bathing spot along the way, for example in Åsand, Meieriodden close to Hurdal church and Haugnes on the east side of Hurdalssjøen. In the evening, your nice room and dinner awaits at the hotel.

Accommodation: Hurdalsjøen Hotel, Hurdal

Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Cycling: Approx 48 km

Day 3

Minneåsvegen – Byua – Rødtjern – Skisenteret – Knaimoen

Today you will discover severral interesting places. Take a small detour from Minneåsvegen up on Brenntoppen after about 2 km on Byfellavegen, at the exit to Vingerdalsstua. From the top there is a fantastic view of Hurdal! Knaimoen is the county's best preserved hamlet, with 16 old log houses. The place was originally a Finn place, but became at the end of the 17th century seats for Knaigårdene, and was in operation until 1967.

Accommodation: Hurdalsjøen Hotel, Hurdal

Meals: Breakfast

Cycling: Approx 40 km