Lysaker
The pilgrim path through Bærum is a hike in varied and hilly terrain that is rich in local history and tradition. The first stretch goes through residential areas and then you follow the old King's Road to Ringerike. The pilgrim path is hiking routes based on the tradition of going on a pilgrimage that arose after the death of St. Olav in 1030. The tour may be taken in several stages or a part is nice for a shorter day trip.
The pilgrim path from Oslo through Bærum to Hønefoss is the first stage of the western route to the historic Gudbrandsdalsleden, which was the main road to Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim in the Middle Ages.
The trail starts in Oslo's Old Town at the ruins of St. Hallvard's Cathedral, where the first milestone stands.
The trip goes west through the Vigeland Park and residential areas to the Lysaker river near Lilleaker. Follow the Lysaker river on a path past waterfalls and lush landscape and through residential areas to Haslum medieval church, where the Tunsbergleden from Vestfold meets Gudbrandsdalsleden.
At Øverland, you walk into the forest in the direction of the tourist cabin Nygård. Along the way, you can spend the night at Sæteren farm, which is owned by DNT, and has the status of a pilgrim hostel. The road ahead goes on a path over Skrivarberget and down to Lommedalen. The trip goes over the golf course, crosses Lommedalsveien and you follow the forest road, the old King's Road over Krokskogen to Kleivstua Hotel. There are nice information signs along the way about life and keel burning at Kroksskogen and quite steep the first stretch with beautiful nature and forest terrain. Several nice picnic areas along the way and a small wooden lavvu.
After crossing Krokskogen, the route goes down to Sundvolden, through Hole and towards Bønsnes church and Norderhov church before arriving at Hønefoss and the Jevnaker area.
For more information and detailed map about Pilegrimsleden: https://www.pilegrimsleden.no/en/
Pilegrim accommodation at Sæteren Gard:
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 67 58 18 50 / 94 82 77 99 Adr: Murenveien 151, 1356 Bekkestua.
Fuente: Visit Greater Oslo