Discover hiking and walking trails in Østfold
Discover walking and hiking trails in Oestfold
Østfold offers a wide range of beautiful and varied walking routes, catering to both beginners and experienced hikers. Whether you’re after a short stroll by the sea, a forest hike with scenic viewpoints, or a journey through historic surroundings, Østfold provides a wealth of options.
Oldtidsruta
The Oldtidsruta takes you through Østfold's most fascinating ancient sites, from Skjebergsletta to Fredrikstad, the Hvaler islands, and Sarpsborg. Along this historical route, you’ll find burial mounds, rock carvings, stone circles, and hill forts, offering a glimpse into life during the Bronze Age and early Iron Age.
The Coastal path in Fredrikstad
Stretching along the Oslofjord, the Coastal Path offers scenic surroundings with breathtaking sea views. The route passes rocky shores, beaches, and charming coastal villages, with multiple starting points allowing you to tailor the hike to your desired length.
Unionsleden
Unionsleden is a hiking route that traverses diverse landscapes in Norway and Sweden. Explore rolling terrain with lakes, forests, and open pastures. Starting at the Oslofjord in Moss and ending in Karlstad by Lake Vänern, the route follows the historic connection between the two countries during the union from 1814 to 1905. Along the way, you’ll encounter historical landmarks like Spydeberg Parsonage, art galleries, the Ørje locks, and charming farm shops. Take a break for a swim, paddle, or fishing session. Unionsleden combines history, culture, and nature in a truly unique experience.
Borgleden – A pilgrimage through Østfold and Akershus
Part of the Pilgrims’ Way, Borgleden winds through Østfold’s lush and varied landscapes. This route blends history and nature, featuring serene forest ponds, cultural landscapes, and landmarks like Fredriksten Fortress, the Old Town of Fredrikstad, and Sarpsborg – Norway’s third-oldest city. Along the way, you can also explore beautiful parks and stately homes with stunning gardens, all rich with stories of the past. Borgleden offers a peaceful and inspiring hiking experience, ideal for reflection and exploring Østfold’s cultural heritage.
Mosseskogen and Vansjø
The Vansjø area offers scenic hiking opportunities through forested and lakeside landscapes. Take a gentle walk along the water or venture deeper into the woods along marked trails in Mosseskogen. Vansjø provides chances to observe wildlife, fish, or simply enjoy the tranquillity.
Brekke locks and the Halden Canal
A walk along the Halden Canal at Brekke Locks offers both stunning nature and impressive engineering. Brekke Locks is Northern Europe’s highest lock system, and the area features marked trails along the canal. Enjoy views of water and forest, with opportunities to experience canal boating during the summer months.
Ravnkollen in Sarpsborgmarka
Ravnkollen offers a delightful forest hike through rolling terrain to a viewpoint with spectacular views over Sarpsborg. The trail is relatively easy, and the serene atmosphere of Sarpsborgmarka makes it a relaxing nature experience. In winter, the area is also popular for cross-country skiing, making it a year-round destination.
Hvaler Islands and Ytre Hvaler National Park
The Hvaler Islands are a paradise for hiking enthusiasts, with beautiful trails and unique natural experiences. The paths on Kirkøy and Søsterøyene take you through forest and coastal landscapes, allowing you to explore Norway's first marine national park. There are options for both short and longer hikes, and you can finish your adventure with a refreshing swim in the fjord.
Selected walks
The Pilgrimage route
- Dilling
The pilgrimage route crosses our district. The path leads in two directions. To the north is Nidaros. To the south is Santiago de Compostela in Spain. This path is part of the European pilgrimage route. Værne monastery is a tiny, quaint church ruin few have heard of. But it is an important piece of…
More hiking options to explore in Østfold:
20 turer ved hav og by
- Dronningensgate 15
Bike and hikingtrip: Solbergfoss linja, Askim / Spydeberg
Solbergfosslinja, Askim 7.5 km each way - approx. 2 hours From Askim center there are approx. 5…
Birdwatching: Gjølsjøen birdtower, Marker
- Gjølsjøen
The Gjølsjøen nature reserve is a wetland area in Marker municipality that was…
Birdwatching: Lysakermoen, Indre Østfold
- Lysakermoen
Lysakermoa nature reserve is south west in Indre Østfold. By Nedre Lysaker farm next to…
Birdwatching: The Dillevik bird tower
- Hæra Naturreservat
The Dilleviktower is a bird watchingtower on Lake Dillevik, which is open to all. The tower has a…
Borgleden
Through a varied and lush landscape you can experience the Borgleden from the Swedish border in…
Byvandring over Tusenårsstien
- Gamlebygata 8
Cycle routes: Prehistoric Road
- Kirkegaten 31B
Oldtidsveien - The Ancient Road Along the main road between Fredrikstad and Skjeberg in the…
Fjella tour area
"Fjella" (The Mountains) is a big coherent forest area. It includes Trømborgfjella…
Geocaching
Geocaching is an international activity. It can be compared to orienteering, but you find your way…
Gudbrand go - Tour tips in Aremark with trim points
Gudbrand Go, is an excercise competition based on some of the tour suggestions from the book…
Guided tour at Fredriksten fortress
- Ravelin
How did they build the fortress, and who did it? Who is " the white lady "? What really…
Health path, Mysenriver and Høytorp Fortress, Mysen
Length: 6.5 km Time: 1 hour Suitable for: hiking, bicycle, stroller, wheelchair Access: Starting at…
Heksas amulett - vandrespill
- Torget 1
Helleristninger omvisning
- Sarpsborg
Hiking around Ørje
- Engebret Sootsv
Do you want to take a quick stroll around Ørje? Perhaps you are on a motorhome holiday and…
Hiking in Rakkestad og Degernes
Rakkestad and Degernes can offer many great hiking experiences. below you will find some tips on…
Hiking round trip Rømskog Spa & Resort - Haukenestårnet
If you are staying overnight at Rømskog Spa & Resort, or are just looking for a pleasant…
Hiking trials: Skiptvet rural museum to the stone cabin in Skiptvet
- Storveien
A nice roundtrip where you walk in residential areas, along streams and fields, but mostly in the…
Hiking trip to Høgnipen, Rakkestad
- Bredholt
Høgnipen is a hill section that is mainly located in the southern part of Degernes in…
Hiking trip: Jonsrudåsen, Skiptvet
- Jonsrudåsen
The tower on Jonsrudåsen, also called Skiptvet Varde (207 moh) is a tower with a great view…
Hiking: Brekke - Nestangen
- Brekke
This trip starts at Europe's highest locks - Brekke! From Brekke, walk across the bridge…
Hiking: Hovin school, Hylligrava, Åsen round, Spydeberg
- Lyserenveien
We start the tour at Hovind school. Follow the path behind the school and go over the stream and up…
Hiking: Roundtour over Bjørnemoshøgda, Aremark
- Tolsby 10
Bjørnemoshøgda is located 200 m above sea level. The bear bog got its name because…
Hiking: Trip from Bjørkebru to Lavoen ( shelter), Skiptvet
- Glenneveien
Trip from Bjørkebru to lavvoen (approx. 3 kilometres). At Bjørkebru, 2.5 kilometers…
Hikingtrials; The Kings road Ørje to the border with Sweeden
- Haretråkket
Kongeveien (The kings road) from the center of Ørje to Kjølen Sports Center at the…
Hällevegen - Historisk vandring
- Kongens Brygge 3
Høiåsmarka enkel tur
- Høyåsveien 10-8
Idrettsspillet - vandrespill
- Torget
Invisible0 (UsynligO)
UsynligO is a free app that makes O-trails available all year round, without the need for screens in…
Park-til-park-vandring
- Glengsgata 33
Pilegrim Halden
- Holtet
The pilgrimage trail through Halden is approximately 50 kilometers long, starting / ending at…
Pilegrimsleden, Borgarsyssel - Råde kirke
- Gamlebygata 8
Pilegrimsleden, Ingedal - Skjeberg
- Ingedalveien 280
Pilegrimsleden, Skjeberg - Borgarsyssel
- Prestegårdsbakken 30
På sporet av oldtiden
- Torggata 15
Refugeemarch - The closest sunday to 8th of may
- Skogstadveien
During the war in 1940-1945, many had to flee to Sweden. A number of the escape routes passed…
Skårefjell via Holvannet
Skaarefjell - Holvann se Ut.no for more information and map
The pole chase
The pole hunt is a low-threshold offer that takes place in several local communities in Indre…
The Trøgstad track
The Trøgstad Track is a marked hiking trail that runs through the old Trøgstad…
The Ørje fortress hike
- Ørje Fort
The Ørje Fort round hike About 4 km - up to Ørje fortress - good shoes are…
Top trip to the Tower at Furukollen, Skiptvet
- Furukollen
In Skiptvet's deep forests, right by Furukollen hiking cabin, is Furukollen lookout tower. The…
Tour orientation
Several sports teams have tour orientation posts out in the forest for families and other who are…
Tour pealrs: Skimtefjell, Spydeberg
- Skimtefjell
Skimtefjell By: Linken Malene Raeng Summary of the trip: Forest sorrel and white sap spread over the…
Tour pearls: Damtjenn, Rømskog
- Damtjenn
Lady's maid By: Linken Malene Raeng Summary of the trip: The cold has left its mark on nature…
Tour pearls: Flyslippet and høla i Rakkestadfjella
- Skrabberud
Rakkestadfjella By: Linken Malene Raeng Out on the moor, small trees stand knee-deep in the peat…
Tour pearls: Frønessjøen and Røttjern, Rakkestad
- Frønessjøen
As the day dawns, reddening sunbeams find their way between the tree trunks and warm up a slightly…
Tour pearls: Gaupesteinmarka, Hobøl
- Gaupestein
A high rock wall rises towards the sky; smaller birch trees hang out from the mountain sides and in…
Tour pearls: Hylliåsen, Spydeberg
- hylliåsen
Hylliåsen By: Linken Malene Raeng The sky rises high and blue above a forest that is faded and…
Tour pearls: Lintjern, Mysen
- Lintjern
Ribbon iron By: Linken Malene Raeng Summary of the trip: Lovely, warm cultural landscape is replaced…
Tour pearls: Skårsota, Skiptvet
- skårsota
Skarsota By Linken Malene Raeng The dirt road leads south through a damp and dark forest, and…
Tracking; Timian refugee route
- Rømskogveien
Timian route, Marker - 6 km. Along the swedish border, there were many refugee routes where…
Turperler: Skriverøya - Ystehedesneset 4km
- Skriverøveien
Tusenårsstien
- Gamlebygata 8
Vandring: Store Erte
- Krusæter
Hiking trip at Store Erte, Tistedal Hiking in the woods east of Halden, on and off the trail…
Walking tour; Mobile home parking, Kloppa, Folkenborg, Østreng back to the centre
- david blidsgt
A pleasant route of 7.2 km. The tour starts at the caravan park at Mysen. Walk over to the chapel…
Walkingtour: Fjella - Brattfoss - Ertevann - Langgaard
This tour takes you to some of the most popular places in Fjella. Fjella is called the largest…
Walkingtour: Ingaleden, Folkenborg
- Folkenborg
Ingaleden - Hiking trail in memory of Inga from Varteig's escape to Folkenborg and Håkon…
Walkingtour: Krokvannrunden in Rakkestad
- krokvann
Nice easy walk of approx. 6.5 km in total, with a lovely picnic area halfway by Krokvannet! Follow…
Østtorphytta
Welcome to Østtorhytta! Østtorhytta and the associated climbing park are a popular…
Along the banks of river Tista
- Tollboden
The river Tista runs straight through Halden, dividing the city in 2 - north and south. This hike is…
Alpaca hiking
- Østre Kjærnes vei 4
Alpaca hiking is a unique experience in beautiful surroundings, suitable for the whole family. You…
Bråtorp camping
- Skauskrokveien 27
Canoeing and hiking on the border! Bråtorp camping opened in 2016 and offers 8 brand new cabins with…
Engevika - From city to shore
- Tollboden
Engevika is the closest thing to a City Beach in Halden. The hike goes through Sørhalden, via…
Fredriksten Fortress - The rooftop of Halden
- Tollboden
The fortress Fredriksten has many monuments and views. Most of the buildings both inside the…
From cabin to cabin at Ulveholtet - Hiking in the Halden municipality woods
- Ulveholtet
Ulveholtet and the municipal forest in Halden have in recent years been "discovered" by…
From Rygge Airport to Moss
The trail starts at Moss Airport Rygge and follows "Terminalveien". When you reach the roundabout…
Hiking in Våler
There are many great possibilities for short and longer hiking trips in Våler. The trails presented…
Høiås - Blåløypa
- Eikelimoen
From Blåfjell to Høiås cottage there is a lit trail( wide forest road ) all the way . In addition…
Linnekleppen Aremark/Rakkestad
Linnekleppen is the highest point in Rakkestad municipality and Marker municipality. It is located…
Nature trail at Fredriksten Fortress
- Fredriksten festning
Educational path for the whole family at Fredriksten Fortress, Halde The trail is 700 metres long…
Olavsleden
- Torget 2
This 30 km long hiking path stretches from the Swedish border at Vammen north to Tistedal…
Old Svinesund bridge to Hjelmkollen
- Fv118
Easily accessible viewpoint on Hjelmkollen. The walk up to Hjelmkollen is only a kiliometer long…
Sponvika - Adventurous Kjeøya
- Strandveien 25
Kjeøya is located in Sponvika and became mainland for well over three thousand years ago. There are…
The Coastal Path
- Tollboden
The Coastal Path in Halden follows the Iddefjord to Bakke and continues on old roads to Petersburg…
The nature's diversity west of downtown
- Tollboden
Length: 8,5 km Duration: 2 hours Terrain: asphalt/gravel road/trail Marking: partially marked by…
The path of Karl XII
- Asketjern
"The pah of Karl XII" shows the path his troops used on his last campaign against Fredriskten…
The Pilgrimage route
- Dilling
The pilgrimage route crosses our district. The path leads in two directions. To the north is…
The Troll path - Ormtjernhytta
- Ormtjern
Discover the nature, animal tracks - maybe even the mystery creatures of the Trolls - at…
Tistedal - Vadet and the Veden forrest
- Tollboden
Length: 3,7 km Duration: 55 min Terrain: gravel road/footpath Marking: Non-existing Bus: Ring 1 and…
Trailtips: Hike to Torbjørnsrød
The trip to Torbjørnsrød starts at the town church. In the roundabout by Amfi Moss shopping centre…
Trailtips: Røysåsen, with a view to our fjord and town
The trip to Røysåsen starts by the town church. In the roundabout by Amfi Moss shopping centre you…
Trailtips: Take a trip to the top of Våler
The journey to Våler cairn brings you 117 meters above sea level with a great view. The trip is…
Trailtips: Walking along southern Jeløy peninsula
In front of the city hall the famous prismfountain made by Carl Nesjar is situated. Carl Nesjar…
Turperle Sponvika skanse
- sponvika
Walking: The Haukenestower, Rømskog
- Vortungen
It may be reminiscent of the Mummi House and the tower of Tobias, but the Haukenestower in…