Eidsvoll 1814 holds significant historical importance for Norway. This daytrip offers a diverse biking experience steeped in history, traversing both asphalt roads and scenic forest paths.

Starting in Jessheim, this roundtrip follows the signed Pilegrim Route 7 – an easy ride along an asphalted cycle path, passing Nordbytjernet. This is a highly popular outdoor area with a bathing spot, kiosk, restrooms, and vast grassy areas. Continuing northward, the surroundings shift between forests and open landscapes with fields and meadows. At Mogreina Church, you’ll enjoy a nice view overlooking Hersjøen. The route crosses the river Risa at Dal. Råholt town center offers shops and an indoor swimming facility.

The next stop is the Eidsvoll Building— the main goal of this trip! This historically significant place, which played a pivotal role in Norway’s history, hosts exhibitions, activities, and houses a cozy café. The surrounding area is perfect for picnics for those carrying their own food.

On the return journey, the route crosses the Andelva river multiple times, featuring some moderate terrain changes and cycling on roads with moderate to light traffic. One of the highlights on the return trip is the forest paths shortly after Dal. These start on the other side of the barrier from Sætreveien, leading swiftly into the woods. The paths are relatively flat, offering pleasant gravel trails. Occasionally, small ponds appear, farms are passed by, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

Past Hauerseter, there’s a few kilometers of asphalt and divided road, but with little traffic, and soon the gravel paths continue. Keep an eye out for blueberries and raspberries along the roadside. A particular experience is cycling through the fields on the raised gravel path at Nordbymoen. The final stretch into Jessheim follows a pedestrian and cycle path. This is a comprehensive day trip that’s diverse and suitable for most people with a moderate level of cycling experience.

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    Nordbytjernet

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    A highly popular outdoor area just a short bike ride from Jessheim station. Enjoy a swim in the lake, get an icecream in the kiosk, or just relax on the vast grassy areas.

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    Eidsvoll 1814

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    This historically significant place, which played a pivotal role in Norway's history, hosts exhibitions, activities, and houses a cozy café. The surrounding area is perfect for picnics.

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    Calm Forest Paths

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    Pleasant Forest Paths, with fields, ponds, flowers and berries awaits you.

Some practical tips

There are several train stations along the route, so it can start and end at multiple points—Jessheim, Hauerseter, Dal, and Eidsvoll Verk.

Getting Here

Train: You can easily travel by local trains and bring your bike. See more info on vy.no.
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