Historical visit

Once you have reached all the slopes, you have only a few hundred meters down to the Emerald Mines – a perfect place to stop and have coffee and lunch – and perhaps look for the world's rarest gemstone.

On the way down to Minnesund right by the bridges you will find the Mjøs collections as well – here you can get the story of life and the boats on Lake Mjøsa.

To get down to Eidsvoll station you can take the shortest road, 11 km, on the west side of Vorma, via Trondheimsvegen and Eidsvollsvegen on National Bicycle Route 7. Choose the somewhat more hilly and longer road (Fv177), 14 km, on the east side of Vorma, you largely avoid the traffic noise from the E6.

Historic visit to the Eidsvolls building
On the way to the Eidsvoll building, you can choose to stop by Loftet gårdsbutikk which is located along Trondheimsvegen, take off to Hammerstadvegen and then take Hoelsvegen down to Loftet Gårdsbutikk – which was previously named one of the country's best farm shops – and if you have a little extra gunpowder left in the legs, there are also opportunities to turn to Eidsvoll 1814 to get a refill of the history that has shaped our democracy. You can also stop by Eidsvoll bygdetun on the way to Eidsvoll 1814.

If you need a night's sleep before you travel on because you want to experience more of what Eidsvoll has to offer, then take a night at Best Western Leto Arena so that you are ready for the next stage!

On the way back to Minnesund you can then take the trip via Eidsvoll Church, Wergelandshaugen, and read a little about the history of Eidsivating which celebrates 1000 years in 2022.

Then just cycle back to Minnesund – a tip is perhaps to take the west side road south on day 1 and then take the east side road back on day 2 – then you will experience both stretches!

Have a nice visit!

3. Bicycle tour at Romerike, Oslo Airport – Jessheim round trip

This tour will bring you from the airport at Gardermoen to Jessheim on a nice bicycle path. Feel free to return on a dirt road past idyllic Ljøgodttjern and historic Raknehaugen.

You will find very good facilities for bicycling between the airport at Gardermoen and the town of Jessheim.

The first thing you meet is a small park with benches and flowers, before the pedestrian- and bicycle path begins. It takes you safely out of the airport area and is well signposted all the way to Jessheim. The ride is easy with asphalt and just a few slopes. Even if you bicycle parallel to the road, there are longer distances with a view of open landscape.

In Jessheim there are restaurants, cafes and shops. The train stops here, and it is also possible to continue along the National Bicycle Route 7 Pilgrim's Route both north and south.

For a bit of variety, the return journey is partly on cozy dirt roads and stops at Ljøgodttjern with swimming opportunities. Raknehaugen is an old burial ground and is also worth a stop, before the return to Gardermoen. This tour returns to the bicycle parking lot at the airport.

Fact box

Start/end point: Oslo Airport Gardermoen

Distance: 21 km round trip

Time: approx. 1-2 hours round trip

Total number of altitude meters: approx. 180

Surface: Asphalt and gravel

Rating: Easy

Bicycle type: All bicycles

Safety: Pedestrian- and bicycle path

Season: April – October

 

Disclaimer

This route was last tested in July 2022. Changes and deviations may occur in service offerings, road standards, traffic volumes and traffic patterns.

Link to digital map and navigation:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40242052

Biking at Romerike Jessheim – Algarheim – Nordkisa

Tour description

The tour starts from Jessheim train station and is a easy cycling tour. The beginning of the tour is on a road with some traffic or on pavement before it after approx. 1 km leads to a nice separate cycle path along Algarheimsvegen. This continues all the way to Algarheim, but turn off towards the old Algarheimsvegen where it is quieter, quieter and more idyllic through the forest.

2. Bicycle ride around Romerike, Jessheim- Eidsvoll 1814 roundtrip

Eidsvoll 1814 is an important historical place for Norway. This round trip provides a varied bicycling experience with a historical buzz and goes both on asphalt and nice forest roads.

Tour description

From Jessheim, this tour starts by following the signs for National bicycle Route 7. It is an easy bicycle ride on pavement and bicycle path. Quickly you will pass Nordbytjernet which is a very popular outdoor area with a swimming lake, workout area, kiosk and restroom.

The bicycle ride continues north, and the surroundings vary between forest and open landscape with fields and meadows. At Mogreina church there is a lovely view over Lake Hersjøen. After that you will reach Dal and cross river Risa.

Passing the center of Råholt you will find shops and indoor swimming pool. The next stop is the Eidsvoll building – the goal of the trip! This historic place, has been very important to the nation of Norway and can offer exhibitions, activities and a cosy cafe. There is also plenty of picnic areas for those who want to sit down and enjoy their lunch.

On the way back you cross river Andelva several times. In this part it is quite hilly terrain and you bicycle on country roads with moderate to little traffic. Alternatively, the same route can be followed back via Råholt if you prefer less slopes and more pedestrian- and bicycle path.

One of the highlights of the return trip is the forest roads just after Dal. It starts on the other side of the barrier from Sætreveien and quickly it goes into the forest. It is quite flat on nice hiking trails. Small ponds constantly appear, you are passing one or two farmyards, and it is lovely and calm.

Passing Hauerseter there is asphalt for a few kilometres and a divided road, but with little traffic. The gravel roads soon continue again and please look for blueberries and raspberries on the roadside. A special experience is bicycling through the fields on the raised gravel road at Nordbymoen.

The last part to Jessheim is on a pedestrian- and bicycle path. This is a day trip that is diverse and suitable for most people who are intermediate bicyclists.

There are many train stations on the route, so it can start and end in several places – Jessheim, Hauerseter, Dal and Eidsvoll Verk.

Fact box

Start/end point: Jessheim train station

Distance: 50 km round trip

Time: approx. 4-5 hours round trip

Total number of altitude meters: approx. 500

Surface: 75% asphalt, 25% gravel

Rating: Medium

Bicycle type: All bicycles except road bicycles

Safety: Pedestrian- and bicycle path

Season: April – October

Disclaimer

This route was last tested in July 2022. Changes and deviations may occur in service offerings, road standards, traffic volumes and traffic patterns.

Link to digital map and navigation: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40520687

1. Bicycle ride around Romerike, Jessheim Nordbytjernet round trip

Ride to Nordbytjernet from Jessheim is easy and short. You have the option of two alternative routes.

Tour description

Nordbytjernet is a very popular outdoor area with a swimming lake, workout area, kiosk and restroom. And one of the best things is that it's easy to get there by bicycle. Just follow the pedestrian- and bicycle path that runs from the center of Jessheim and follow the signs for National bicycle Route 7. From the train station it is approx. 2 km to the water, and it is a flat and easy ride.

It is great to walk around Nordbyvannet. Along the way there are many benches and rest areas. Feel free to take an alternative route back on the bicycle paths through the residential area of Nordby.

This tour is suitable for everyone.

Fact box

Start/end point: Jessheim train station

Distance: 3.8 km round trip

Time: approx. 15 minutes round trip

Total number of altitude meters: approx. 35

Surface: 100% asphalt

Rating: Easy

Bicycle type: All bicycles

Safety: Pedestrian-, hiking- and bicycle path

Season: April – October

Disclaimer

This route was last tested in July 2022. Changes and deviations may occur in service offerings, road standards, traffic volumes and traffic patterns.

Link to digital map and navigation: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40306708

6. Biycle tour on Romerike, starting from Best Western Plus Oslo Airport

The hotels around Gardermoen are a good starting point for bicycling in Nannestad. This easy round trip begins by bicycling past the airport before heading west on pedestrian- and bicycle paths. When you approach the center of Nannestad – which is called Teigebyen – the bicycle path ends, but it is nice to bicycle into the residential area and eventually on the pedestrian path. You will find cafes and restaurants in Teigebyen and the Nannestad village museum may be worth a visit.

The return journey goes through open agricultural landscape with farms on all sides. A part with some hills but on nice dirt roads. At Nannestadveien there will be 1.5 km with a bit of traffic, before you get back on the pedestrian- and bicycle path.

Towards the end of the tour, it is recommended to park the bicycle by the hiking trail just south of the airport and walk into the ravine landscape. This is a hiking trail that gradually descends all the way to the quiet river Sogna at the bottom of the valley. There are several rest areas on the trip and there is also a signposted path to the war memorial. Here in the valley floor, there is a calm of its own – even though you are close to the airport and hear the airplane traffic at regular intervals.

 

Fact box

Start/end point: Hotels around Oslo Airport Gardermoen

Distance: 21 km bicycling

Time: approx. 2 hours round trip

Total number of altitude meters: approx. 180

Surface: 70% asphalt, 30% gravel

Rating: Easy

Bicycle type: Hybrid bicycle suitable for gravel and electric bicycle

Safety: Low traffic on minor roads, but approx. 1 km with more traffic

Season: April – October

Reservation

This route was last tested in August 2022. Changes and deviations may occur in service offers, road standards, traffic volumes and traffic patterns.

 

Link to digital map and navigation: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40628996

 

 

Biking around the Oslo Airport Gardermoen

The hotels around Gardermoen are a good starting point for bicycling in Nannestad. The destination for today's trip is Lake Bjertnessjøen, which is located in Romeriksåsen. This is a large hiking area that is used in the summer- and wintertimes and is excellent for bicycling. The area south of the airport is a ravine valley and not suitable for bicycling. For that reason, there will be a bicycle distance on Nannestadveien with some traffic, but it quickly turns to dirt roads along Engervegen. Further on, you will pass Nannestad church before the gravel road continues through Låkedalen. It is nice to see river Leira flowing by. Farms, fields and meadows dominate the landscape.

From the cross at Rustadsaga you will notice a rise into the forest. Sheep and cows are a common sight in the roadway – this is their home range. Although there is a bit of a climb here, it increases gradually and the gravel road is great to bicycle on.

When you arrive at Bjertnessjøen it is quiet, calm and idyllic. Several benches make it easy to find a pleasant place to take a break. Remember to pack a lunch – it is not possible to buy any food along the way. Note that Bjertnessjøen is a source of potable water and therefore is it prohibited to swim here.

The hiking trail continues around the water and there is a nice view of the Romeriks landscape. The trip is moderately demanding with its altitude, and it is good to have some bicycling experience on gravel and in traffic as it is 2-3 km on a busy road.

Fact box

Start/end point: Hotels around Oslo Airport Gardermoen

Distance: 43 km

Time: approx. 4 hours round trip

Total number of altitude meters: approx. 500

Surface: 60% gravel, 40% asphalt

Rating: Medium

Bicycle type: Hybrid bicycle suitable for gravel and electric bicycle

Safety: Mostly minor roads with little traffic, but a few km with more traffic must be expected

Season: April – October (may vary depending on snow conditions)

Reservation

This route was last tested in August 2022. Changes and deviations may occur in service offers, road standards, traffic volumes and traffic patterns.

Link to digital map and navigation:  

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40678117

 

5. Bicycle tour on Romerike, starting from Lily Country Club

Easy bicycle tour on the country road around Kløfta – past the golf course, church, warehouse, fields and meadow.

Tour description

The hotel Lily Country Club is surrounded by the Miklagard golf course just outside the center of Kløfta. From this point there are good opportunities for bicycling trips in the local area.

You will cross highway E16 by the underpass and after a short time you come to Ullensaker church, which is beautifully situated on a hill with a view of the surrounding area. The bicycle route follows Wergelandsveien on low-traffic asphalt roads.

Those who want another alternative can bicycle “Den Wingerske Kongeveg” on the north side of the church. It eventually turns into a narrow path – which is bicycle able but watch out for walkers. The path is rough, but after a couple of kilometres it enters the asphalt road again.

The area is characterized by agriculture with farms and fields on all sides. The route runs in open countryside and is slightly hilly. There are no major challenges along the road but be careful where the route meets Trondheimsveien to the south. You cross an occasionally busy road. The pedestrian- and bicycle path takes you further in the direction to Kløfta, with shopping center and pleasant cafes.

You cross the train line with its own underpass, and it goes through residential area back to the hotel.

Fact box

Start/end point: Lily Country Club Hotel, Kløfta

Distance: 16 km

Time: approx. 1 hour round trip

Total number of altitude meters: approx. 160

Surface: 95% asphalt, 5% gravel

Rating: Easy

Bicycle type: All bicycles

Safety: Mostly low-traffic minor roads and pedestrian- and bicycle paths

Season: April – October

Reservation

This route was last testet in July 2022. Changes and deviations may occur in service offerings, road standards, traffic volumes and traffic patterns

Link to digital map and navigation: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40276397

Bike Tour: The Strawberry Route from Ås to Drøbak

Start the tour at Ås station, passing through the courtyard at Ås Town Hall where you can experience the sculptor Odd Tandberg's work "Life's Force" and the town hall in a light functionalist style, designed by the architect Bjart Mohr, before arriving at the University and Vitenparken.

NMBU has one of Norway's most exciting park facilities where most plants and vegetation are labeled.

The tour continues past Brønnerud School and Korsegården, where there used to be an inn and coach station that you can now experience at the Follo Museum. Along the cycle path towards "Jordbærbua," there are several easily visible and signposted burial mounds from the Iron Age.

One of these is located at Søndre Holstad, where legend says that Herløg Rishaug was swallowed, and she can be heard singing for her beloved every St. Hans and Christmas. If it is the season and Jordbærbua is open, we recommend a stop for what must be called the area's sweetest berries.

Continue the tour through Drøbak Golf Club, down to the open-air museum at Follo Museum, where you can experience the old coach station from Korsegården, solve a museum mystery, or let the children play in the scenic playground before rolling down to Drøbak center and the square.

In Drøbak center, there are several cafes and experiences for all ages. Or how about a refreshing swim in Badeparken after the bike ride?

Facts:

The tour takes place on developed walking and cycling paths. Suitable for most people.

Length: 12 km in relatively flat terrain.

Transport: Regular trains from Oslo S and Moss to Ås. Bus 510 between Ås and Drøbak. Check EnTur.no for timetables and tickets. You can also take boat B21 or B22 back to Oslo during the season.

Experiences along the way:

Ås station

Ås Town Hall

NMBU

Vitenparken

The legend of Herløg Rishaug

Jordbærbua

Drøbak Golf Club

Follo Museum

Experiences in Drøbak center:

Tregaarden's Christmas House

Drøbak Aquarium

Badeparken