Offisiell reiseguide for området rundt Oslo
Oslo Sauna by the lake. This is Norway. You will be surprised how ‘Alaska’ the area looks like, so close to the center (18 minutes by car, 32 minutes by bus – from the Opera) With a beautiful view over the lake Langen, you will get the feeling of being in the wilderness.
It doesn’t get more Norwegian than this: Sauna, wilderness and a dip in the cold lake – Norwegians favorite activities. Don’t miss this chance to get back to nature!
Losby Gods is a great starting point for many trips in the summer; walking, jogging and cycling.
We would like to give you some suggestions for trips in Losby's deep forests and Østmarka's exciting nature. The suggested tours are mostly on forest roads or footpaths, the dotted lines show paths. These paths are blue-marked, and the number of km is indicated on the map.
The times estimated in the descriptions do not include time for stops/breaks, but only the time it takes to walk or cycle the route.
REMEMBER; Blue markings are summer trails. Red markings are cross country skiing trails for winter.
Over several centuries, Losby Gods has been the center for exciting excursions, activities and good food and drink for visiting guests. Feel free to take the opportunity to eat something good here before or after the trip. In the Losby Pavilion, they can tempt you with homemade buns, freshly baked waffles, coffee, soft drinks, ice cream and chocolate. If you want more food, grilled hamburgers and sausages are served after 12.00.
Route Description
This stage is characterized primarily by dense forest and a few small hamlets. From Magnor, the first 5 km follow a separate and safe bike path along County Road 202. The final kilometers toward Lake Harstadsjøen are on a car-free gravel road. There are several nice picnic spots along the western side of the lake. From Gåsvika to Rømsjøen, traffic is light. Grocery stores are available in Magnor, Skotterud, Setskog, and Tørnby, just north of Rømsjøen. There's also a 3 km detour from Rømsjøen to Rømskog Hotel Spa & Resort.
Challenges
On the western side of Lake Stangnessjøen, Route 9 follows a gravel road ("Vektervegen") that in places narrows to a wide trail. The last few kilometers before reaching Harstadsjøen are on loose gravel. From Harstadsjøen to Gulltjenn, there is a climb of nearly 100 meters over three kilometers. A similar ascent awaits from Rømsjøen up Vortungsveien toward Lake Vortungen and the unique Rømskog Hotel & Spa Resort. Traffic between Harstadsjøen and Lake Setten is noticeable, including some heavy vehicles like timber trucks. This road section is also somewhat winding and has limited visibility. This stage is suitable only for experienced adult cyclists.
Rømskog
Here you'll find a Joker grocery store and a gas station. Rømskog is a small, peaceful village with about 700 inhabitants. It used to be the center of its own municipality and is now part of Aurskog-Høland in Akershus. Nestled deep within the forest and surrounded by over 100 lakes, the area features varied terrain with forested hills, including Slavasshøgda (formerly the highest peak in Østfold). For those seeking spectacular views, there’s a unique wooden fire lookout tower on Haukenesfjellet—within walking distance from Rømskog Unike Hotel—offering expansive views across forest and water, even reaching Gaustatoppen on clear days.
Rømskog Hotel Spa & Resort
The unique Rømskog Hotel Spa & Resort is built on stilts in Lake Vortungen, offering panoramic water views directly from the guest rooms. Facilities include a saltwater pool, cold plunge pool, steam and traditional saunas, and an outdoor hot tub right at the water’s edge—perfect for tired cycling muscles.
Distance: 64 km
Difficulty: Medium
Region/Area: Eidskog, Innlandet, Aurskog-Høland
Time: Approx. 4 hours
Surface: Mostly asphalt
Recommended bike: Hybrid
Traffic: Generally low
Start & Finish: Magnor / Vortungen, Rømskog
Signage: Yes, as part of National Cycle Route 9
Information from Visit Greater Oslo
Risebru- Eidsvoll church about 16 km
From Risebru, the road goes through the village Råholt, here it is possible to stock up. Furthermore, the trail enters Carsten Ankers veg, down to the Eidsvolls building where Norway's constitution was written.
At the Cafe standpoint, pilgrims with pilgrim passes receive free coffee.
Then we follow Andelva, pass Seilet Scene and Seterberget and cross over towards Venja. Here the trail runs across the cornfield with high skies. You then cross one of the many ravines that the Roman Empire landscape is known for and take the road further in the direction of Eidsvoll church. The first church on the site, probably a so-called post church, was built by Olav 2. Haraldsson (St Olav) in 1017.
He founded Eidsivatinget here June 17, 1022 – It was a regional council for the entire inner East Norway area until about 1620.
Accommodation is found in the old rectory and is run on a voluntary basis by the congregation. The Wergeland family lived on the farm from 1817 to 1848 and Eilert Sundt from 1869 to 1875. For those who want to go further, you can continue to Haug pilgrimage and hostel. Here you can spend the night with the starry sky as a roof, in a double bed in the greenhouse.
Ås – Mastemyr 22 km
From Ås Church you wander by the Årungen lake and then up again towards the Nordby plateau and Nordby Church. On its way through Oppegård the Way follows the old Royal Road, then the ancient road over Grønnliåsen towards Prinsdalen. Here you pass ‘The King’s Table’, an ancient resting place by the road, described by Bishop Jens Nilssøn in the 16th century.
Accommodation:
Quality Hotel Mastemyr (at Sofiemyr, some distance from the Way), Lienga 11,
1410 Kolbotn, tel.: +47 66 99 78 00
From Eidsvoll church to Finnsbråten about 21 km
From Eidsvoll church, Tingvoll, the trail goes again through a deep hollow road, gnawed down into the terrain through centuries of traffic to and from Eidsivatinget, the church and Lake Mjøsa.
From here you can choose to continue on foot. ( or take the wheeled steamer Skibladner to Hamar and continue the hike from there – first i 2022) Pilgrims with pilgrim passports receive a discount on the ticket. If you choose the apostles' horses, you cross the beautiful bridge with a view of Lake Mjøsa and into the center of Eidsvoll. Here is the last chance to stock up for the next two day stages!
There are several cafes here, such as Kaffehjørnet or café Henrik.
The road continues along the road, and through small woods. Opportunities for rest are at Haug pilgrimage and hostel. Finally, the trail goes through the first large forest area towards the large lakes Fløyta and Lysjøen. Both are suitable for a dip and there are many nice places to slide along the way. Accommodation can take place in the very simple cabin Lysjøhimet, or in the hostel at Finnsbråten farm. The next stage goes out of Viken and into Stange common in the Inland.
Ravinedalen Gardermoen
A short distance from Oslo Airport Gardermoen you will find one of the most beautiful ravines on Romerike – here you will notice the planes either landing or taking off in addition to the silence in the ravine between each plane. Right at the end of the "old" / western runway you will find the descent into this amazing ravine.
Here you will also find a sign describing the trip and information about the place itself. When you walk the approx. 1.5 kilometer long path down to the very bottom of the ravine, at the end of April and the beginning of May you will see an eldrorado of dandelions here. Even on hot days, it will be cool and a rich multitude of sounds in the ravine.
At the bottom of the ravine by the river Sokna, there is also a memorial to 20 people who died here when a plane carrying allied soldiers crashed here on approach on 10 May 1945 – a strong and important story. In 2012, a memorial grove was created and you can read the history of the place.
The area itself was protected in 1985 and the hiking trail opened in the early 90s. Down in the ravine is the municipal border between Ullensaker and Nannestad and you will visit both municipalities on the trip.
Have a good trip and remember your camera! Access: Park in the car park not too far from Scandic and Best Western Plus Oslo Airport Hotel – not a big car park but you can park there.
Take the walkway towards the end of the runway and here there is a small entrance down to the ravine. You can also take the shuttle bus from Oslo Airport Gardermoen – then direction Scandic and Clarion. There are also scheduled buses to Nannestad and Maura.
Difficulty: Medium/demanding. There is some climbing on the last part up towards Hagahogget.
Length: Approx. 7.1 km round trip.
Starting point/parking: By bus from Asker station, bus number 275, get off at Vøyen. Approximately 200 meters from the starting point. If you come by car, there is off-road parking at the starting point for the tour. You can look up the address Semsveien 139.
HIKE DESCRIPTION:
From the parking lot, our tour proposal starts on a well-marked gravel road towards Bergsåstoppen/Sandungen at Sem grendehus. The road has a slight climb all the way to a well-marked hiking trail. Continue on the blue-marked trail in slightly hilly terrain over Semskollen. You will then come to the first crossroads where you turn right and follow the signs to Bergsåsen.You will come to a crossroads where there is a sign for Hagahogget on the right, there you follow the signs for Hagahogget. It is mostly easy to follow the blue marked path. The path has varying degrees of incline all the way to the goal of the trip.
At Hagahogget you should take time to rest. Hagahogget is 415 meters above sea level. Here you will be able to enjoy beautiful views of Skaugumåsen to the north, and behind there eastern parts of Oslo. To the south you can see Håøya. And not least you will see a beautiful view of Asker and Semsvannet.
The return is the same way back to the starting point.
Have a good trip!
Tømmeråsen is an easily accessible peak in Ski municipality at 313 meters above sea level and is Ski municipality's highest point. There are great views at the top. The trip takes place in varied and exciting forest terrain.
The tour starts at the Krokhol golf course, if the clubhouse on the golf course is open, this is a nice place to stop for a light snack or a cup of coffee. If you come by car, it will be possible to park here. When you start walking, follow the forest road through the golf course for 300 meters until you see a barrier on the left, and go past it. 150 meters after the barrier, follow a blue marked path to the right. Here the path will gradually rise upwards in a varied forest terrain for one kilometre. First you walk around Svarvestolen, a peak at 271 m. When you have passed a gorge here, you will come to Paddetjern, which has an idyllic rest area, where it is nice to swim in the summer. At the water's edge there is an idyllic bonfire, but remember the bonfire ban 15 April – 15 September and always check for the risk of forest fires. From Paddetjern it is 1.5 km to the viewpoint, the last kilometer will climb steeply up the ridge that makes up Tømmeråsen.
In clear weather at the top you will be able to see all the way to Gaustatoppen and Norefjell. Especially the view to the left is impressive. You will also be able to see all the way to Færder lighthouse outside Tjøme in Vestfold. (You may need to have binoculars for this). It has been arranged with benches, campfires, cairns and other things at the top so it will be possible to take a breather on the ground and enjoy the view. On the return trip on the same way back, you can look back on a great summit trip!
There are many nice paths in the area and it is also possible to arrange a round trip. When you follow the path back along the hill, you can continue the path straight ahead and pass over a bog north of Tretjerna. Just after the marsh, the path meets Høykrokholveien and you turn left and follow the hiking trail for approx. 2.5 km back to the car park.