Why choose this tour ?
Discover the magical Nordmarka forest and awaken your inner adventurer! Get ready to experience the unparalleled beauty of the Norwegian wilderness on an hike to Skjennungstoppen. This tour takes about 6 h including the subway (5 h walk, 1 h metro). The walking distance is 12 km. This is a challenging hike, hiking experience is required. Trekking shoes or similar is required.
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What makes Wildlife Forest Hike a unique experience ?
While we can't guarantee an encounter with forest animals, the chance to see them is always present, so keep your camera handy. Nordmarka, the lush forest area just north of Oslo, is home to an amazing array of wildlife. If you're lucky, you might spot a moose, beaver, deer, eagle, hawk, or even a fox – just to name a few! . You never know what might appear around the next bend! (Our guides have spotted wild animals along this very trail several times, so it’s always an exciting possibility!) Our adventure begins at the Tiger Statue outside the Oslo Visitor Centre at Jernbanetorget. From there, we’ll hop on a scenic train ride to Frognerseteren station, where we’ll enjoy the views as the train winds its way through the hills, bringing us to the starting point of our hike.
From here we will make our way through the lush green forest to the majestic Skjennungstoppen mountain. The trail offers a perfect balance of challenging terrain and peaceful, serene pathways, as you hike through the stunning Norwegian wilderness. When we reach the summit, the reward is worth every step – panoramic views that will take your breath away. In this part of the forest we might catch a glimpse of fox, beaver, moose, deer, eagle, hare and many other animals! They are all harmless and can be quite elusive, but keep your eye's peeled because every day is a new adventure!
Along the way, we will stop at two "hytte" (traditional Norwegian cabins). First, we’ll visit Skjennungenstua, followed by Ullevålseter. They serve great coffee and fresh pastry, such as freshly made waffles, served with jam and sour cream or Norway´s famous brown cheese. We’ll also make a stop at the geographical center of Oslo, hidden right in the heart of the forest. Our hike will end at the picturesque Sognsvann Lake, where we’ll take the metro back to the city and finish our journey at Jernbanetorget. Please keep in mind that this hiking tour is quite challenging.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- While we can't guarantee an encounter with forest animals, the chance to see them is always present, so keep your camera handy
- This tour takes about 6 h including the subway (5 h walk, 1 h metro). The walking distance is 12 km.
- Hiking experience is required.
- Hiking shoes or similar and comfortable clothes (layers) are recommended.
- A backpack with water and snacks is recommended
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by When in Norway.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Oslo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 11 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
