Private Wildlife Forest Hike

Overview

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 is a challenging hike, hiking experience is required. Trekking shoes or similar is required.

Itinerary

1. Our adventure begins at our tour center in downtown Oslo. From there, we’ll hop on a train and enjoy scenic views as the train winds its way through the hills, bringing us up to the forest of Nordmarka. This 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! While we can't guarantee an encounter with forest animals, the chance to see them is always present, so keep your camera handy.

   · Non-stop passage

2. 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 elusive, but keep your eyes peeled and you may be lucky! 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 pastries, 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.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Visit the first of two traditional cabins.

   · 15 min

4. Grab a coffee or fresh pastry at the second of the two traditional Norwegian cabins.

   · 15 min

5. Sognsvann

   Our hike will end at the picturesque Sognsvann Lake, where we’ll take the metro back to the city center. Please keep in mind that this hiking tour is quite challenging.

   · Non-stop passage

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• 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 a high level of physical fitness
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Pricing per group (up to 9 people).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

Product code: 185162P49

Activity offered by When in Norway via Viator.