Hike to Vettakollen
Vettakollen is a short Oslo summit hike with a classic view over the city, the inner Oslofjord and the forested hills of Nordmarka. The trail climbs through woodland to exposed rock near the top and is easy to reach by public transport. Practical route, parking and trailhead information.
Vettakollen is a short Oslo summit hike with a classic view over the city, the inner Oslofjord and the forested hills of Nordmarka. The trail climbs through woodland to exposed rock near the top and is easy to reach by public transport. The published route is 3.7 km return, with 220 m of ascent; allow 1 hr 30 min. It is graded easy and the recommended season is april–october. Parking is available at Skistua/Frognerseteren or Sognsvann; public transport is often simplest.
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