Moss – Oslo

Before leaving Moss, make a stop at Verket – a lively waterfront area with former workers’ houses and industrial buildings now converted into cafés, restaurants and cultural venues.

Today’s stage passes through the charming village of Hølen, with its cosy café and historic atmosphere, and follows the old railway line Smaalensbanen, now converted into a cycle path. You continue through open agricultural landscapes on your way toward Oslo. Several small town centres along the route offer places to eat, and there are also many beaches where you can take a break. Despite heavy traffic on Mosseveien, the cycling is safe, with dedicated bike paths leading all the way toward the city.

If you bring your own food, Ås University park is a pleasant spot for a picnic. The route then follows a pedestrian and cycle path through the cultural landscape between Ås and Ski. From Oppegård, the route partly follows the line of the historic King’s Road. Most of today’s riding is on asphalt, but a short stretch of the old road remains gravel. The terrain is generally flat and easy to cycle, passing golf courses, riding schools, quiet residential areas and forested sections with little traffic.

The final stretch follows the coastline on bike lanes, with beaches appearing frequently along the way. Oslo offers a wide range of experiences, and it is well worth spending an extra day here before continuing north toward Lillehammer. Note: The official route bypasses Oslo city centre, but we have chosen to include the capital as a natural stopping point.