Surface
Asphalt and Gravel
Traffic
Occasionally along a busy road
Elevation Profile
400 m ascent, 400 m descent.
Level
Intermediate

Day trip on your phone

Become a member to ride this day trip with your phone. You can use the app, or open the GPX file in another map app or GPS device.

A pleasant half-day ride passing several lakes and winding through the forests north and east of Kongsvinger.

The route out of Kongsvinger is easy to cycle, with many charming farms along the way, surrounded by fields of grain and potatoes. There are lovely views toward Lake Vingersjøen. After about 5 km, you reach Skinnarbø School Museum – an old, preserved schoolhouse that is open for guided visits during parts of the summer. There are benches in the garden and raspberry and redcurrant bushes.

The ride continues on gravel roads through the forest. The terrain is gently rolling, with shorter climbs. By Lake Lysen, you’ll find a very pleasant picnic spot with a bench and views over the water. There´s several lakes with nice spots to enjoy the calm silence.  After 26 km, the route includes a stretch of 7 km along the E16, which can have some traffic at times.

There are no food or drink services along the way, so be sure to bring your own snacks and water.

Use the app on your ride

The app is a practical way to follow day rides on your phone, save favorites and use selected membership features.

Elevation (m)
  • 1

    Skinnarbø School Museum

    kongsvinger_lysen_skinnarbo_skolemuseum_norway_by_bike

    An old, preserved schoolhouse that is open for guided visits during parts of the summer. There are benches in the garden and raspberry and redcurrant bushes.

  • 2

    Bird Tower

    kongsvinger_runde_fugletaarn_norwaybybike

    Next to the gravel road you´ll find a bird tower.

  • 3

    Lake Lysen

    kongsvinger_runde_lysen_norwaybybike

    By Lake Lysen, you'll find a very pleasant picnic spot with a bench and views over the water.

  • 4

    Urstjennet

    kongsvinger_runde_urstjennet_vann_norwaybybike

    Another small lake along the route. Bring a hammock and enjoy the view.

  • 5

    Nordre Øyungen

    kongsvinger_runde_nordre_oyungen_norwaybybike

    Lake Nordre Øyungen - a small path close to the main road takes you down to the lakeside.

A cycling game inspired by this route

Take a spin in BikeFree

Get a taste of the route in a short, playful cycling game. Follow the bends, take on the hills and discover places along the way.

Start the game

Points of Interest

  • Kongsvinger Station

Missing a place? Suggest it on the map.

Tips and experiences

What would you like to share?

Share tips and experiences from your ride. Tips are reviewed before publication.

Leave your email if we may contact you about your tip. It will not be shown publicly.

Have you cycled here? Share something that was useful to know, such as surface conditions, a good stop, or a section to watch.

Getting Here

Weather

Weather during the cycling season

May
Day temperature Approx. 17 °C
Rain Moderate
Wind Light
June
Day temperature Approx. 21 °C
Rain Moderate
Wind Light
July
Day temperature Approx. 21 °C
Rain Higher
Wind Light
August
Day temperature Approx. 20 °C
Rain Higher
Wind Light
September
Day temperature Approx. 16 °C
Rain Moderate
Wind Light

Open-Meteo historical weather

Help improve this page. Is something missing or out of date?

Suggest a correction

Help Norway by Bike keep the information up to date. Tell us what needs correcting. Your message is not published.