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falls and a number of converted factories at the edge of Grünerløkka and cross several of
Oslo's more unique bridges, including the Anker, or eventyr (fairy-tale), bridge.
Cyclists should be sure to stop for coffee and a waffle at Hønse-Louisas Hus Offline
map Google map ( Sandakerveien 2; 11am-6pm) . This can also be done on foot by
taking the T-bane to Kjesås and following the path back into the city. Cycling, or walking,
around Bygdøy is far more pastoral and provides ample opportunity for swimming breaks.
There is a bike rack in front of the Norwegian Folk Museum. For more serious cycling,
take T-bane line 1 to Frognerseteren and head into the Nordmarka.
For Norway-wide cycling information and for more detailed maps for the Buskerud re-
gion(theareasurroundingOslo),contact Syklistenes Landsforening Offline map Google
map ( 22 47 30 30; www.slf.no , in Norwegian; Storgata 23c; 10am-5pm Mon-
Fri) . It is a local club and not really set up for tourists, but members are happy to help if
they can. Ring the bell 10m to the right of the door if it looks closed.
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Hiking
A network of 1200km of trails leads into Nordmarka from Frognerseteren (at the end of
T-baneline 1),including agoodtrail downtoSognsvannlake, 6kmnorthwest ofthecentre
attheendofT-baneline5 Offline map .Ifyou'rewalkinginAugust,besuretotakeacon-
tainer for blueberries, and a swimsuit to cool off in the lake (bathing is allowed in all the
woodland lakes around Oslo except Maridalsvannet and Skjersjøen lakes, which are drink-
ing reservoirs). The pleasant walk around Sognsvann itself takes around an hour, or for a
more extended trip, try hiking to the cabin at Ullevålseter ( www.ullevalseter.no , in Nor-
wegian; closed Mon) , a pleasant old farmhouse that serves waffles and coffee. The
round trip (about 11km) takes around three hours.
TheEkebergwoodstothesoutheastofthecitycentre(takebus34or46fromJernbanet-
orget) to Ekeberg Camping ( Offline map ) is another nice place for a stroll. During the
summer weekends, it's a popular spot for riding competitions and, more recently, cricket