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The Pilgrim’s Route 9 Risebru – Eidsvoll

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.

Hagahogget

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!

Kultour – biking

Tømmeråsen

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.

Coastal Art Galleries

Visit this wonderful coastal municipality's good food and cultural experiences. Combine the trip to the producers of local food with historical monuments, restaurant visits and some of the coastal galleries. The long coast invites to swimming, fishing, boating and outdoor life.

In Asker we find traces of settlement dating back to the Middle Ages. In the mild climate, the apples grow juicy and good and you can buy freshly squeezed apple juice from Eplegården and Hyggen or from the farm outlets. The farm shops have a good selection of local food from other farms such as eggs and meat, local drinks and some interiors. Here you meet the locals and the hosts on the farms and can get good tips for cooking.

Short-distance local food

Several producers in Asker are proud suppliers to some of the country's best restaurants. Are you planning a men's meal with friends? Shop at local outlets or at the farmer himself. Decorate with edible flowers and make beautiful bouquets of flowers from Fiori. You get delicious short-distance meat at Hjortefarmen, Biffgården with more and organic vegetables full of flavor at Bergsmyrene and Hauger Gård. Check out our interactive map of the producers.

The animals on the farm

Come and visit the animals on our visitor farms Bergvang, Sand Gård and Solli Gård. Get to know our four-legged friends and join in feeding the animals.

At Bergvang you can join a tour ride, dog sledding or hiking with the soft alpacas. The farm sale at Sand Gård serves beautiful fresh pastries in the yard, and at Solli great hiking opportunities and fresh pastries await in the farm café. Tour riding and pony riding for the little ones. Here there is also the possibility of accommodation in the cabins in the yard.

Restaurant experiences with a local twist

What's better than quality time with friends and family and dropping the dishes afterwards? The restaurants in Asker maintain a high standard and a pleasant setting for a good meal, celebration of anniversaries or other gatherings. And the delicatessens such as RåSmak have a good selection of tasty items to compose a good home meal.

Accommodation on the peninsula:

Scandic Asker, Quality Hotel Leangkollen, Thon Hotel Vettre, Holmsbu Badehotell, Knatvollstranda Camping, Villa Utsikten, Ramton Camping also have a beach, activities, golf course, restaurant, pier dance on Saturdays and cabin rental.

The Halden Canal

Push the boat out

Norway’s Halden Canal offers a splendid mix of culture and relaxation. Constructed in the 1850s, the Halden Canal remains fully functional and is recognised as a site of national technical-industrial heritage. The canal is 80km long with three elaborate lock systems – one of which, in Brekke, is the highest in north Europe. The Canal Museum at Ørie offers an overview of its history and functions, while a boat trip aboard M/S Brekke provides the opportunity to enjoy a cosy meal and the beautiful nature in the canal area.

One of the best ways to explore the system is to take a paddling tour, staying overnight at one of the quality hotels, campsites or cabins.

The Halden Canal region offers:

Canoe rentals

SUP-boards

Water-bicycles

Bicycles rentals

Canal boat tours

Canal museum

Freshwater fishing

Local food

Different types of accomodations

Knivsfjellet

Hiking to Nipkollen in Nannestad

The trip to Kopperudtoppen, which is located in Hasleråsen, is suitable for everyone, and at the top you can enjoy the view both from the new tower that has been erected and take a break in the beautiful gapahuk.

Park at the old Hasler garden. The trip is about 3 km each way. You can also walk from Finstad by Løkenvangen, via paths from Nes or via blue markings on the light trail from Ullensaker nord.

Kopperudtoppen is the highest point in Ullensaker, 313 m above sea level, in the very north of the municipality, up to the border with Eidsvoll

WildOslo – guide skating and cross country skiing

In winter, Wild Oslo offers guided skating and cross country skiing tours

Because we are local and we live here and know the best places, in addition we offer rentals and guided tours.

Being guided by us is like being shown around by a friend.

Guided skating and ski tours What shall we do?

We skate on a lake 20 minutes south of Oslo S. Usually on the lake Langen. The guide will teach you everything you need to know. Here we skate with nature on all sides. After some skating, we make a fire before we continue. We provide skates, shoes, coffee/cocoa and a light snack meal.

Top quality equipment.

Both shoes and skates are comfortable and perfect for touring skating. Touring skates are lower than hockey skates, so you get closer to the ice.

Clothing

You get good speed on tour skating, even if you use less effort than on skis. We therefore recommend a headband under the hat, or other warm solutions. Use a scarf, buff or neckerchief.

Warm mittens or two pairs of mittens.

Warm clothes.

We take weather and driving conditions.

Crosscountry skiing

Ski, snow, ice and fire. This is Norway. You will be surprised how ‘Alaska’ the area looks like, so close to the center (25 minutes bus south, from the city centre of Oslo) We will ski over a frozen lake or in the forest, depending on the conditions, and into the Wilderness. After some skiing we will make a fire, and enjoy a warm lunch/dinner in the forest. We will probably not see many people, maybe none.

It doesn’t get more Norwegian than this: Ski, fire and food over fire – Norwegians favorite activity. With a local and Norwegian guide. Don’t miss this chance to get back to nature!

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