Fasilitet: youth

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!

Hike to Eriksvannet

​​​​​​STARTING PLACE/ PARKING: By bus number 550, to the Brokkenhus bus stop. From here it is a 2.2 km walk to Sandbakken sports club. By car, park at the Sandbakken parking lot. From here it is about a 500 meter walk to Sandbakken Sports club.

TRIP DESCRIPTION: The tour starts at Sandbakken sports club. This is open for serving various homemade treats a few days a week. More information about the menu and opening hours can be found on their website.

Follow the road east from the yard. After about 400 meters, there is a blue-marked path sharply to the left.

The path goes past Griseputt, to the sign for Eriksvann. When you reach the water, follow the path that goes on the right side of the water. And then continue on the blue-marked path. The tour has some marshy areas, but there are boulders that you can step on.

At Nordre Svanefoss, you cross a bridge to the left. Here you can see the dam work carried out by beavers. The trail continues north and you will find markings towards Sandbakken. The last part of the hike goes over an open ridge down towards Fjøsmosen and Sandbakken.

The hike is in Østmarka National Park. It is important that you drive carefully in a way that takes into account the vegetation, wildlife and cultural monuments.

Have a nice hike!