Maridal Alps

Hiking trails & Routes

Norway

Oslo

Maridal Alps

Moderate

4.7

(37)

140

hikers

Maridal Alps

03:51

12.7km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 23, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Mellomkollen naturreservat

Maridalen landskapsvernområde

Nordmarka

Waypoints

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5.17 km

View of Oslo from Mellomkollen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic viewpoint over Nordmarka and the lakes below. From Mellomkollen, you get a wide-angle view stretching across forests, valleys, and water, especially striking in the golden light of early morning …

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9.91 km

Picnic Spot by Lake Øyungen

Highlight • Lake

Tucked between tall pines and with roots underfoot, this quiet picnic spot offers a front-row seat to Øyungen’s calm waters. It's perfect for a lunch with a view, a break after hiking, or simply soaking up the peaceful forest atmosphere.

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10.4 km

Kikutkiosken

Highlight • Cafe

Hidden in the forest and just a stone’s throw from the lake, this cozy red kiosk is a welcome surprise for hungry hikers and cyclists. Coffee, waffles, ice cream or …

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12.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

3.99 km

2.92 km

1.30 km

392 m

Surfaces

6.11 km

3.52 km

2.32 km

392 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

6°C

-2°C

82 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

August 24, 2025,Naturnah in der Nähe von Oslo - Mellomkollen naturreservat / Maridal Alpen

On Sundays, Oslo residents make a pilgrimage to the nearby nature reserves. Getting there is convenient by bus, and in no time at all, you're out of the city and into the countryside. The circular hike through the Mellomkollen Nature Reserve is very varied and highly recommended, and not at all crowded.

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July 17, 2022,Mellomkollen utsiktspunkt Runde from Skar via Øyungen Lake

I would recommend to use the "official" blue marked pathway on the first part until you come to a crossing in the forest where you have to deviate and walk right instead of left. You can of course continue on the official round tour but then you will skip Gaupekollen which i can highly recommend! If you do not want …