Highlights of the Forest

• If you are not a very experienced hiker, let us know and we will adjust the route for you.‍
• Please notice, that the price is given for the whole group:
  1300 EUR for a group incl. 1-4 guests
  1625 EUR for a group incl. 5-9 guests
• Book Founder/CEO Einar or Lead Guide Miles as Tour Guide: 240 EUR
  

The ultimate private nature experience for those seeking a full day out on the trail. This tour has been skilfully designed by Einar,  the founder of When in Norway Oslo and focuses on catering to those special individuals wanting to experience the best the forest has to offer.

This hike holds a special place in Einar's heart and is tied to a tradition that goes all the way back to his childhood. Growing up here in Oslo, Einar spent A LOT of time out in the forest  as many children do here in Norway. He was just a small boy the first time his father took him on this hike (see photo below) and from then on it was something he looked forward to doing every summer. Our founder would love for others to experience this truly unique hike and have a chance to share in the beauty that is waiting for those willing to go the extra distance. We love and stand by all of our tours, but this is surely the crown jewel of what our company has to offer.  The tour has been meticulously crafted for true adventure seekers and is guaranteed to bring you to some of the real hidden gems of the forest. This is a private hike, which means we can cater to all of your needs, adjusting and adapting where necessary, therefore creating a real one of a kind experience.

To make things easy for you, this tour will start at your hotel, where your guide will meet you and give you a short briefing on the day ahead. Since we big fans of Eco-Friendly Tourism, we normally take public transportation to and from the starting and ending point of our tours. But if you prefer, we can organize private transportation for you as well! We will then head out to the beautiful Maridalen Lake north of the city where we will start our trek into Nordmarka (The Northern Forest). It's now time to leave civilization behind and head off into the untouched wilderness. Along the way we will spot for wildlife, pass beautiful lakes and rivers as we traverse through old growth forest and over hills. We will also pause every now and then to learn about local culture and the area we are in. After about 6.5 kilometers, we will come to one of the highlights of the trip and one of the most special places in all of Nordmarka. This Indiana Jones style suspension bridge is aptly named Bjørnsjøhelvete, which translates to the "Bear Lake Bridge of Hell"! What a name right?

At this point in the hike, we can see how everybody is feeling, and decide where we want to go next. Maybe cool off with a dip in Bear Lake? Maybe stop at a forest café for a snack and a cold drink? The options are endless and we are here to make sure you get the very best out of your experience!  Next, we continue ever deeper into the forest, exploring this unique area and taking our time to really enjoy the beauty around us.  If you are up for it, we will ascend and descend some challenging terrain, burning some more calories and getting the blood flowing.

Another highlight of this trek will be a stop at one of Norway's famous "Stuas". A stua is a café in the middle of the forest, often placed at the intersection of several hiking trails. Imagine kicking your legs up and enjoying a nice cup of coffee while  soaking in a beautiful view! Sounds nice right? We have a couple different options to choose from on this hike, but whatever we decide, you will not be disappointed! Lunch is on us and after refuelling and resting our legs, it's again time to get our boots on the trail and keep moving.

We will eventually make our way down to Sognsvann Lake, one of Oslo's most popular areas for swimming and having summertime picnics by the water's edge. We will end our journey with a stroll along the well maintained path that circumnavigates the lake. From Sognsvann we can hop on the metro for a short ride back to the city center.

Become part of the tradition and join us for an unforgettable day out in the forest.  You won't regret it!

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Everything is included: private guide, water, snack, lunch, pick up and delivery at your hotel.

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^{Photo Credits: Josh Lake / Oslo Hiking, DNT, C. Hill, Karl Andreas Kjelstrup, Svein Lamo, Tord Baklund}