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The Rondane path

The trail extends from Bjørvika in Oslo up through Nordmarka and Romeriksåsene to Nannestad. It passes on the north side of the main airport and skirts past Eidsvollsbygningen. The trail crosses the Vorma river south of Lake Mjøsa and extends over the Hedmarksvidda on the east side of Lake Mjøsa. It turns north just east of Lillehammer and rides the ridge on the east side of the Gudbrandsdalen. It enters the network of trails in Rondane at Gråhøgdbu and crosses Rondane from south to north. The trail ends at Hjerkinn on Dovre. Rondanestien is 460 km long, and there are accommodation options along the entire route.

Rondanestien stretches from fjord to mountain, over rocks and valleys. In some places, you walk through residential areas, while in others, you are alone in a damp stream valley or completely on the plateau. In other words, a variety of nature and cultural experiences.

In our area, there are a couple of stages:

Recommended day stage; Bekkestua-Kringledalen with an estimated time of 6.5 hours

Bekkestua – Kringledalen

From Bekkestua, you walk over Erpestadvangen and directly west to Storøyungen. The trail now runs directly north along the eastern shore of the lake. After about 5 km, the trail reaches Bjertnessjøen. At the northern end of the lake, it passes through Bjertnessetra and passes close to Rudskampen itself (585 m above sea level). If you have time, we highly recommend a trip to the top. It can offer incredible views of the Romeriksåsene. The trail continues over Mattismyra and further to the eastern end of Råbjørn. Here lies Råbjørnhytta idyllically by the water. A suitable day trip from Bekkestua and a good place to stay overnight. The route continues in an easterly direction, passing Nordbyvangen and Økrisetra. This is one of the rarely well-maintained mountain farms in Romeriksåsene. The scent of mountain farm life lingers in the walls, like the smell of resin on a winter evening. The trail now falls about one kilometer down to Losbyhytta before rising past Hokringlesetra again. At Jutulen, we have diverted the trail around the actual summit and down to an old Bronze Age cairn. See and be seen; the ancient Bronze Age kings wanted to be buried in places with a wide view, visible from a long distance away. In this way, they hoped to be remembered and respected for generations to come. The cairn on the east side of Jutulen is perhaps the largest in the area, over 20 meters in circumference. From the cairn, the trail steadily descends to Kringledalen, offering a new stage through the cultural landscape. For the brave, we recommend staying overnight in the forest edge – or contact Kringler Gjestegård!

Kringlerdalen-Nordmokorset

Estimated time 3 hours The Rondanestien now follows the road north towards Maura. There is a good bus connection further if you want to start or end here. There are also shops here for provisioning. The Rondanestien is marked through the center and further eastward, but you can also take a slightly more pleasant, smaller road eastward just south of the center, via Jælberg, and come up at Kopperudmoen. Then towards Nordmokorset. Now you enter the former military training areas Trandum and Sessvollmoen, with both trenches and tank tracks. The area is characterized by air traffic from Gardermoen, but it's great to take a break at the idyllic Sørmotjernet before continuing and crossing Dalslinna about 400 m east of Nordmokorset.

 

Rondanestien – From Fjord to Mountain is a collaborative project between DNT Oslo and Omegn, Nannestad Municipality, Eidsvoll Municipality, Hamar and Hedmarken Tourist Association, and Lillehammer and Surrounding Tourist Association.

The trail extends from Bjørvika in Oslo up through Nordmarka and Romeriksåsene to Nannestad. It passes on the north side of the main airport and skirts past Eidsvollsbygningen. The trail crosses the Vorma river south of Lake Mjøsa and extends over the Hedmarksvidda on the east side of Lake Mjøsa. It turns north just east of Lillehammer and rides the ridge on the east side of the Gudbrandsdalen. It enters the network of trails in Rondane at Gråhøgdbu and crosses Rondane from south to north. The trail ends at Hjerkinn on Dovre. Rondanestien is 460 km long, and there are accommodation options along the entire route.

Rondanestien stretches from fjord to mountain, over rocks and valleys. In some places, you walk through residential areas, while in others, you are alone in a damp stream valley or completely on the plateau. In other words, a variety of nature and cultural experiences.

In our area, there are a couple of stages:

Recommended day stage; Bekkestua-Kringledalen with an estimated time of 6.5 hours

Bekkestua – Kringledalen

From Bekkestua, you walk over Erpestadvangen and directly west to Storøyungen. The trail now runs directly north along the eastern shore of the lake. After about 5 km, the trail reaches Bjertnessjøen. At the northern end of the lake, it passes through Bjertnessetra and passes close to Rudskampen itself (585 m above sea level). If you have time, we highly recommend a trip to the top. It can offer incredible views of the Romeriksåsene. The trail continues over Mattismyra and further to the eastern end of Råbjørn. Here lies Råbjørnhytta idyllically by the water. A suitable day trip from Bekkestua and a good place to stay overnight. The route continues in an easterly direction, passing Nordbyvangen and Økrisetra. This is one of the rarely well-maintained mountain farms in Romeriksåsene. The scent of mountain farm life lingers in the walls, like the smell of resin on a winter evening. The trail now falls about one kilometer down to Losbyhytta before rising past Hokringlesetra again. At Jutulen, we have diverted the trail around the actual summit and down to an old Bronze Age cairn. See and be seen; the ancient Bronze Age kings wanted to be buried in places with a wide view, visible from a long distance away. In this way, they hoped to be remembered and respected for generations to come. The cairn on the east side of Jutulen is perhaps the largest in the area, over 20 meters in circumference. From the cairn, the trail steadily descends to Kringledalen, offering a new stage through the cultural landscape. For the brave, we recommend staying overnight in the forest edge – or contact Kringler Gjestegård!

Kringlerdalen-Nordmokorset Estimated time 3 hours The Rondanestien now follows the road north towards Maura. There is a good bus connection further if you want to start or end here. There are also shops here for provisioning. The Rondanestien is marked through the center and further eastward, but you can also take a slightly more pleasant, smaller road eastward just south of the center, via Jælberg, and come up at Kopperudmoen. Then towards Nordmokorset. Now you enter the former military training areas Trandum and Sessvollmoen, with both trenches and tank tracks. The area is characterized by air traffic from Gardermoen, but it's great to take a break at the idyllic Sørmotjernet before continuing and crossing Dalslinna about 400 m east of Nordmokorset.

NOTE: Due to a lot of walking on the road through Nannestad and Eidsvoll, it is advisable to watch out for footwear.

Nordmokorset – Eidsvoll Church

fter walking the Rondanestien through Nannestad municipality, the trail enters Eidsvoll municipality.

After Nordmokorset, the trail goes into Bergermoen on Flatnervegen, then towards E6 which is crossed on a bridge. On the other side, through the settlement at Eidsvoll verk and onto the old Tronheimsvegen to Carsten Ankers veg and to Eidsvollsbygningen. If you want to stay overnight, Best Western Leto Arena is a good option a short distance from Eidsvoll Verk.

From Eidsvollsbygningen to Lysjøen at the Stange border, the Rondanestien and the Pilegrimsleden mostly follow the same route. If you are unsure about the markings, you can also follow the Pilegrimsleden. The Rondanestien now merges with the Pilegrimsleden and the Industrial Historical Trail, heading eastward and following the Andelva to Vengerfossen. Here, you continue up Myravegen. The Pilegrimsleden crosses Nygårdsvegen here and goes down the avenue to the middle Vengergården, where the trail goes left behind the barn and crosses the field and down to a bridge crossing the river Nessa. After the bridge, we continue up the hill and arrive at Dønnumskia. At the request of the landowner, we have had to change the signage for the Rondanestien so that it follows the road towards Dønnumskia, where it meets the Pilegrimsleden again.

After a long stretch of asphalt, you arrive at the Vegamot junction. Here, the Rondanestien goes right towards Eidsvoll center. We now follow Rv. 181 for about 400 meters and turn right from the main road, past Eidsvoll church, down Badebakken (hollow road). Here you will find Wergelandshaugen and Eidsivatinget.

If you continue down the hollow road, go under Rv. 181, and turn right. Here, after a short while, you take off from the footpath by the main road and to the left past Eidsvoll old station and the kneeling soldier (statue), over Sundbrua (Vorma) to Eidsvoll center.

From Eidsvoll center, you go up Sundgata to Vilberg school-Shell station on the right side, where you turn left up Tynsåkvegen. Follow this until you reach RV 177. If you want to stay overnight at Haug Pilgrimsrast, turn left here, about 200 meters. From the RV 177 junction, you follow straight across the junction, up Finnbråtavegen to the top. Then follow Gamle Gullverksveien down past what is now a BMX track and football field, but used to be a ski jump, Finnkollen. Past the cabin there and left onto the path. You come down to the forest road which you follow further into Hestdalen. This is a nice valley, and along the way, you come down to the water Fløyta. Here you can stop for a swim, and you can pitch your tent if you want. Further through Hestdalen, you eventually come down towards the village. The trail suddenly turns to the right and back into the forest. Continue north on the path and road between farms and houses, to Bodinsmia by Holt. Continue past Holtdammen, take off on a forest road to the left and along Holtåa to Nord-Fløyta (swimming area), further to the road that goes to Gullverket. The trail continues on the gravel road to the right a bit before turning left towards Dorrsvangen. Further past Lysjøhimet to Lysjøen.

Just before Eidsvoll center, the rectory is located up by the church. They accept pilgrims for overnight stays here. Contact the church office in Eidsvoll to reserve a spot.

Above Eidsvoll center is the newly opened Haug Pilgrimsrast. Here, there are good opportunities to stay overnight in tents or in the furnished greenhouse, with beds and romantic surroundings. (see link)

At Minnesund, there are also options: Storenga camping is located on the east side of Vorma. You can walk there if you take a detour when you reach Holt.

At Nord-Fløyta, there is a private pilgrim hostel, Kveldsro. An idyllic place by the water. This is a suitable distance from Eidsvoll center / Haug Pilgrimsrast for a day's journey. See link

If you want to go further, you can continue to Sannfredstun Pilgrim Hostel up at Spetalen.

For more information on previous and later stages and other good tips and maps, see here.

HAVE A GREAT TRIP!

The Pilgrim path thru Romerike

The pilgrim path from Oslo to Eidsvoll is part of the historic Gudbrandsdalsleden and medieval main road to Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim.

The trail starts at St. Halvards plass in Oslo's Old Town, by the ruins of the medieval church. From here, the route goes through urban areas and out into more rural areas, but it can also be nice to take the metro or train out of the city and start the hike either at Stovner or Kløfta.

The landscape alternates between forests, streams and lakes, but mainly runs through Romerike's beautiful cultural landscape with high skies, rolling fields, well-kept farms and historic roads, including sections with preserved hollow roads that testify to many hundreds of years of travel.

Along the route there are three medieval churches; Skedsmo, Frogner and Hovin, several of which are dedicated to Saint Olav. Raknehaugen is a cultural monument from the Iron Age (about the year 550) and is the largest burial mound in the Nordic countries built of earth and about 75,000 logs. A nice place for a break or a dip in Ljøgottjern. It's nice to take a break at Sundbytunet to eat local food and drink the pilgrim beer from the local brewery.

A highlight is the arrival at the Eidsvoll building, where Norway's constitution was signed in 1814. Pilgrims with a valid passport can often get a free coffee at the nearby Café Standpunkt. The route also passes the beautiful medieval church in Eidsvoll and continues towards Minnesund and Innlandet.

There are a number of places that welcome hikers, from basic hostels in storehouses to well-equipped hotel rooms. It is also nice to take a day trip along the trail, from the train station at Kløfta and in the cultural landscape at Ullensaker with proximity to trains to/from Gardermoen.

For more information about the Pilgrim path, see https://www.pilegrimsleden.no/en/

The Pilgrim’s Route through Follo

The Pilgrim's Trail through Follo is an accessible hike that combines nature, history and the opportunity for peace and quiet, and is suitable for both experienced hikers and those who want day trips or shorter stages of a pilgrimage. The hike through Follo offers a mix of coastal nature, forests, along rivers and through agricultural landscapes past cultural and historical sites. There are many nice places for breaks with benches and information signs along the way.

The trail starts in the idyllic coastal town of Son, known for its well-preserved wooden houses and coastal culture. From here, the route heads north along the Såna through an undulating cultural landscape with agricultural fields, woodland and past several historical sites such as the Labo loading site. You pass Vestby Church, a red brick church in neo-Gothic style from 1886, which is a nice place for a break.

The trail continues on a gravel road in an open landscape to Ås, including through the beautiful park areas at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) and up to Ås Church. Follow the route down to Årungen and back up on Kongeveien at Nordby. In Nøstvetmarka there are traces of the old homesteads. We pass the golf course at Greverud and on towards Sofiemyr, where the trail follows the old road over Grønliåsen and into Oslo. At the top of the hill are burial mounds from the early Iron Age.

At the Oslo border, the trail continues into the city center, where it finally meets the Gudbrandsdalsleden at the ruins of St. Halvard's Cathedral in Gamlebyen. From Oslo you can continue towards Trondheim. Here you can choose a western route over Ringerike or an eastern route over Romerike.

The entire Borgleden from the Swedish border to Oslo is around 190 km long in total and is suitable for both day trips and longer hikes. For detailed map information and stage suggestions, accommodation and preparations, it is recommended to read more about Pilegrimsleden at https://www.pilegrimsleden.no/en/

The Love Path – Dikemark hike

The walk is child-friendly and easily accessible, but also offers a lot for those interested in local history and art.

Along Verkensvannet and Nordvannet
The path winds along Verkensvannet, with several cozy swimming and picnic areas that invite you to take breaks and picnics. Here the children can play by the water, while the adults enjoy the view and the tranquility. Eventually you cross the main road and continue along the east side of Nordvannet, where the path goes up a little into the terrain before it meets the water's edge again at a new swimming area with a pier and raft.

Historical buildings and local culture
On the way you pass Odden, a beautiful building that in 1925 was a tuberculosis sanatorium for children. The tour continues towards Slottsberget, and you have the opportunity to take a short detour to Dikemark riding club and Vardåsen school, before you reach the intersection at the former Sportsstuen café – a popular gathering place from 1923.

On the way back you pass Vardåsen Sanatorium, a magnificent Baroque-style building with a spire, which once housed tuberculosis patients. Since then, the building has also been a psychiatric ward for the elderly under Oslo University Hospital.

Artistic life 
The tour ends back at the hospital area, where you will find several old, listed buildings and green lawns. Here, Dikemark Kunsthall has been established at Verksveien 2 (formerly Trafo Kunsthall which was located in Asker) and various exhibitions and events are held in the listed buildings. The Dikemark Psychiatric Hospital Museum is also located here at Sykehusveien 4.

Have a nice walk along the Love Path – a gem in Asker!

Length: approx. 5 km
Starting point: Dikemark Hospital (bus and parking available)

Kongeveien over Krokskogen til Sundvollen

The old main road to Bergen, called Kongeveien, was built from Johnsrud in Lommedalen over Krokskogen to Krokkleiva and Sundvolden. Asbjørnsen and Moe's stories and poetry are taken from Krokskogen. At Krokskogen, finnish people settled in the 1600s occupying themselves with raising animals, logging and coal burning. From the mid-1850s, Krokskogen with its Queen and King views, Krokkleiva and Sundvolden hotels was a famous tourist attraction, not only in Norway, but far beyond the country's borders.

The stories are many. Along the way, there was heavy traffic and robbers could be lurking. In 1716, the Swedes, on their war advance, were stopped by a bloody battle on the Northern Cliff. And the superstition has created many stories and legends.

Tour description:

The tour starts from Gamleveien at Bærums Verk. Parking is available across the river. Also nice to arrive by bike from Oslo / Bekkestua over Steinshøgda, from Kolsås subway station or up along the river Lomma from Sandvika.

Bicycle route; Bærums Verk – Krydsby – Johnsrud – Langebru – Midtskogen – Kleivstua. The trip is approx. 17 km. The tour takes approx. 4 hours on dirt road. Easy to ride but pretty much uphill to Langebru. Along the way, several bulletin boards with interesting, historical information have been set up.

Start at Gamleveien. It runs parallel to and west of Lommedalsveien. The landscape varies from detached houses to fields, fields and meadows. Here it is really beautiful and you know you are on the right path when you see Krydsbybakken on your left. When you reach Lommedalen golf club and Øvre Jonsrud farm on the left before the farm onto the toll road. This is the King Road itself, which in earlier times was part of the main road between Christiania and Ringerike. It is steep up the first few kilometers, but at Steinsvollen the terrain flattens out, and it is quite easy from there to Kleivstua. Here, you can drop off your bike and take a short hike up to King's View (1.5 km). From there there are magnificent views.

Bærums Verk:

It is recommended to pay a visit to the beautiful Bærums Verk at the beginning of the excursion. At this historic trading post, artists and exciting small shops bring to life 18th-century workers' housing and offer handicrafts, glass and woodwork. The sculpture park has beautiful statues of Norway's foremost sculptors and is one of Bærum Verk's highlights. A better lunch in the small red-painted log house at Værtshuset Bærums Verk is a nice treat.

Overnight stay:

Kleivstua is a nice hotel that fits nicely to have a good meal and a good night's sleep before the tour continues the next day. Kleivstua consists of 18 houses with a total of 42 rooms built up as a pleasant courtyard. Delicious food, nice view and cosy atmosphere.

Remember to bring along enough to drink and snack (bicycle pump and tyre patches)

Bokkedalen

Bokkedalen is Eidsvoll's most popular hiking destination, summer and winter.

Drive county road 181 from Sundet towards Fenstad/Vormsund. Just before the 50-zone ends, turn left into Åslettavegen. Then it is 700 meters to the Februa car park.

Bokkedalen is a well-known hiking destination in Eidsvoll. There are marked paths from all directions, cleared away trees and stumps that stand in the way. Bridges, surprises like trolls/gnomes along the way, yes this place is adventurous. Everything is done with diligence and you can walk on nice wooden bridges over the marsh until you get to a fantastic Gapahuk with a large barbecue area outside.

It is a relatively easy walk of about 2.5 km each way. The trip is on a good path and there is no steep climb up. Own winter trail with good markings.

Good trip!

Hike Filtvet to Holmsbu

There is a scheduled ferry to Filtvet brygge in the summer. It is a very good starting point for the coastal path further south towards Tofte. Filtvet lighthouse stands as a majestic landmark and is an open gallery in the summer. Here there is a swimming area and a restaurant. At Ekrebukta there is also a small beach. The route continues along small roads, gravel roads and over rocky outcrops. There are several beaches and bathing bays where it is nice to have a break. The signage can be somewhat variable. At Ramsvika, it is recommended to continue along Ramsviksveien – the path is quite overgrown at the end of the rocky cliffs. Tofte is known for its long industrial history and the smoke from the pipes at Tofte was a sure landmark for a long time. Tofte Cellulosefabrik was a wood processing factory that was founded in 1897 and was among the largest cellulose factories in the world. Production was discontinued in 2013. The workers' housing you pass is built in classic British brick style. There are shops and eateries in the centre. At Villa Utsikten there are rooms, restaurant and a gallery. Exciting polar history awaits in Hurumhavna. Here lie the remains of the polar ship Maud, which was transported back to Norway in 2018 after being underwater for 80 years. This ship was built for Roald Amundsen's expedition through the Northeast Passage.

The stretch from Tofte to Rødtangen is a wonderful nature experience. The start is a simple along gravel road into the Preisserstranda bathing area. Then the landscape becomes a little more demanding, and it goes up quite a bit. Remember to turn around for the great view back towards Tofte and the beach you just passed. There is a signposted shortcut to Sandbukta or further out towards Østnestangen lighthouse. The trip continues towards Sandbukta where there are several beaches. The markings are not always so easy to follow here and it is a bit steep in some places. The same also applies after Sandbukta before you reach the gravel road that leads to Ertsvika. Here there is a nice beach and you can see the steep rock face to the west. It gives a clue to the route ahead, which is steep and occasionally roped. There is a nice view when you get up. Stay tuned, it's way down.

At Knatvoldstrand there is a campsite, beach and benches. It continues along cottage roads and paths for a short distance by Haraldstangen. There is a variety of paths, dirt roads, woodlands and cozy bays further on. At Solfjellskjæret there are several paths and options for choosing a path – if you follow the path along the sea you will eventually come past the cabin area and to Breivik Bay. From here you can follow Nebbaveien to Rødtangen – recommended if there is high tide and a lot of wind. Here is Rødtangen Camping with a long, fine beach and a beautiful view. If the water is low and the conditions are calm, you can walk across the rocks towards the Rødtangen lighthouse – this is somewhat hilly and partly marked with painted arrows. Take with you the restored fog clock at the far end of Nebba – which dates from 1903 and was built in Swiss style. Rødtangen is an old beach resort and today a popular resort.

Now the route follows winding minor roads where there may be some holiday traffic. Along the way, you can take in Holmsbu Resort, which has summer catering, grave mounds from the Bronze Age, Støa summer gallery and Holmsbu Art Museum, which is wonderfully situated in the forest with art by the painter Henrik Sørensen. It is possible to turn off the road and follow the hilly path up the hill and then arrive in the center of Holmsbu via the wooden stairs. In Holmsbu, life can be enjoyed with an ice cream on the pier with a great view over the Drammensfjord. Here there are also shops, several places to eat and a cozy beach hotel. Feel free to also visit Holmsbu Church, known as the artist's church, which is located on a hill up the hill and has a colorful and artistic interior, and concerts on selected Sundays during the summer months.

To get here: 

Bus: Bus to Filtvet, Tofte and Holmsbu. Check entur.no or ruter.no 

Boat: During summer months boat B21 to Filtvet from March – October from Aker Brygge – Son. Check entur.no or ruter.no 

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Haveråsen

Haveråsen is a great hiking destination in Vestmarka in Asker & Bærum.

The tour starts at the Vestmarksetra car park. Pass the barrier at the bottom of the car park and turn left at the start of the ski slopes. Keep to the left when the trail paths divide, and follow the signs for Furuholmen (1.4 km).

The path is wide and marked all the way there. A slightly longer section at the start can be wet, but there are quite a few logs to walk on. After crossing a road, continue on the path to the left for the last 200 meters to the Furuholmen farm hut. Follow the road a little past the houses, before you soon turn off onto a path to the right. Here is the blue sign towards Haveråsen. Shortly after, you cross a new road, and follow a slightly narrower, blue-marked path to the right into the forest. From here all the way to the top is blue marked. It is a fairly gentle climb at the start, and after approx. After 1.5 km you come to an open space called Persbonn – where there is also a red cabin. Just under a kilometer from here, the climb starts, and it is quite steep for the last 800 meters up to the top.

Once up on Haveråsen 437 meters above sea level, you will find a great view of Oslo, the fjord and Vestmarka. It's nice to rest here.

The return trip can go the same way you came, or you can choose to make a round trip. In that case, continue over the top and continue down the blue-marked path. After about 1.3 km you come down to a dirt road. Here you also have a good view of the Great Sandungen. Follow the road slightly to the left, and continue left at the crossroads by a red house. The gravel road eventually turns into an asphalt road, which you follow back to Furuholmen. In total, this stretch on the road is 3 km, and it is also great for cycling. At Furuholmen, you follow the same path back to the car park as you came earlier. In total, the round trip is 10.5 km.

Good trip!

Hiking to Nipkollen in Nannestad

The tower on Hasleråsen is a destination many people know, and there are many routes up to the top that have a lookout tower and a gap hut.

One of the routes is around 5 km and then it starts from the car park at the old nursery on Dal, at the end of Haslervegen. Follow the dirt road for a short distance until you come to an intersection, if you like hilly terrain, take the shortest, but more difficult, road up to Svinåsen. The other road is a dirt road, and then with uphills.

When you reach the top of Svinåsen, you have a long way to go, 900 meters with slightly more demanding terrain. At the top you can sign in the book and go up to the top of the tower,

Hasleråsen is a hill on the border between Eidsvoll and Ullensaker. The highest point is 348 meters above sea level and is located in Eidsvoll municipality. Åsen's southern part is in Ullensaker municipality, and here is also the highest point in the municipality, 313 m above sea level.