- Area Oslo
- Distance 4.8 km
- Difficulty Casual
- Terrain Flat
Start: General Ruges vei, by Skullerud school.
End: Harry Fetts vei at Bryn centre.
Challenges: None.
Car traffic: The route follows a road with some traffic the last four hundred metres down to Bryn Centre.
Type of bicycle that can be used: All.
Special considerations: The hiking trail along Østensjøvannet is used by a number of walkers and joggers, especially at weekends. Cycling takes place on their terms. In summer, there may be large numbers of geese and ducks at, or on, the footpath.
Winter ploughing: Yes, but not as often as prioritised cycle paths.
Alternative to
This route is a good alternative to: General Ruges vei, Østensjøveien, Enebakkveien.
Description.
This route has everything you could wish for in a green cycling route; it follows flat, easy-to-ride paths through large, continuous green areas. Along Østensjøvannet you cycle through lush wetland areas with rich bird life. Rest areas and playground equipment at the southern end of Østensjøvannet. The trail is a great way to get out into Østmarka for those living in the Godlia, Høyenhall and Skøyenåsen areas. Distinctly child-friendly and safe cycling.
For those who want to cycle further…
It’s about half a kilometre to the next Green Cycle Route, from Bryn towards Grønland. You’ll have to pass through a roundabout and an area with a lot of car traffic before you reach the cycle path along the Alnaelva river. Alternatively, you can cycle from the north end of Østensjøvannet via the west side of the lake back to the start of this route, Skullerud. The road back is still car-free and very easy to cycle, with the exception of one fairly steep uphill (about 250 metres) on the northwest side of the lake.
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