The trip is moderately demanding.
Before or after the trip, you can take the trip up to the stone monument Ulabrand.
Link to description and map at UT.no.
There is also a marked coastal path between Ula and Kjerringvik.
Ula is located between Sandefjord and Larvik. Drive Rv 303 until you see the sign for Ula and Eftang.
Start the tour at the guest harbour and Grand Hotel Åsgårdstrand. The first hundred meters from Badeparken in Åsgårdstrand can be walked along the beach, before the trip continues along national road 331 a bit past the bathing area from Feskjær to Saltkopp. From Saltkopp there is a footpath to Essoskogen in Tønsberg municipality. At Bliksekilen there is a sign for the Essoraffineriet at Slagentangen. Continue about 600 meters past the exit. At the large high-voltage masts, it is possible to cross the ground. Then keep right and follow Jordbærveien past the settlement. Here you enter Essoveien, which takes you down to the wonderful hiking areas in Essoskogen.
From here, the coastal path continues through the forest and along fine pebble beaches to Karlsvikodden and Karlsvika, where you follow the beach to Skallevoldstranda, Ringshaugstranda and Furustrand Camping. The coastal path then continues a short distance to Vallø marina.
A nice walk in flat and easy terrain. If you want to cycle, the stretch is part of national cycle route no. 1.
From Falkensten, follow the cycle and footpath along the Falkenstens road for a few hundred metres. Here the main road is crossed, and we follow Gamleveien to Kjølhaleskogen. If you cross the parking lot, you can take a walk outside the nice forest that also leads to the Reverumpa swimming pool. Out of the forest again, you have to walk between the blocks and follow the Kjølhalstien to Tordenskjoldbukta. From there you walk all the way to the water's edge to Selviken boat harbour.
The coastal path continues along the jetty, past the old Keisermarkens Brygge and Badehus from 1853 and Bromsjordet Næringsområde to Karljohansvern. If you wish, you can also take the trip out to Møringa and around Karjohansvern (approx. 4 km). Here we cross the canal and follow the canal to the footbridge in the south at Fyllinga marina. (When we walked this bridge was closed. Alternative path on the other side of the canal).
From here we walk along the harbour past Horten guest harbour, Bastøferjekaia and Strandparken to Steinsnes boat harbour. From Rørestrand, the coastal path runs along the sea and partly at the edge of the forest past RS Noatun and Borre National Park with the Borrehaugene and the Midgard Viking Centre. At Borre family camping, we follow the gravel road further south and through a beautiful forest to Åsgårdstrand. Here we enter Edvard Munch's gate, past Edvard Munch's house. Here we walk through the garden and continue along the guest harbor to the Bathing Park below the Grand Hotel Åsgårdstrand.
Link to the Horten and Surroundings Tourist Association's map of the Coastal Path in Horten.
The hulder trails are 14 trails spread across Lardal with varying degrees of difficulty that takes you up to 14 hillocks. The trails are cleared and marked every year. On each hillock there is a book where you can write your name and date.
The trails
1. Tanumkollen (ca. 30 min walk to the top. 271 m.a.s.l.)
2. Kråkemoåsen (ca. 30 min walk to the top. 410 m.a.s.l.)
3. Herlandsseter (ca. 2 hours. 521 m.a.s.l.)
4. Liåsen (ca. 1 hour. 424 m.a.s.l.)
5. Skalhogg (ca. 1 hour. 424 m.a.s.l.)
6. Myraåsen (ca. 30 min. 250 m.a.s.l.)
7. Ruketuten (ca. 1 hour. 602 m.a.s.l.)
8. Borgen-Raubergkastet (ca. 2 – 2 1/2 hour. 530 m.a.s.l.)
9. Oppsalfjellet (ca. 2 1/2 hour. 517 m.a.s.l.)
10. Aschjemåsen (ca. 1 hour to the top. 436 m.a.s.l.)
11. Tyriås (ca. 30 min to the top. 449 m.a.s.l.)
12. Pinås (ca. 3 hours. 368 m.a.s.l.)
13. Vettakollen (varden) (ca. 1 hour to the top. 456 m.a.s.l.)
14. Holemyra (76 m.a.s.l.)
From the hike Pinås, Vestfold's highest free-falling waterfall Trollfoss is close. With its barely 12 meters, the waterfall is surprisingly impressive and a magical experience.
Link til start/parking at Google-maps (Huldresti Pinås)
The trail is mostly located between the urban landscapes, but parts of the walk also goes along the streets of the city. The whole trail is approx. 7.5 km long and takes approx. 2.5 hours. You can walk parts of the tour, and you can start wherever you want because the trail circles. The trail goes over 8 peaks and you get several great viewpoints along the walk, including Herregårdsfjellet, Doktorfjellet and Mesterfjellet.
The trail is placed near The manor house, Bøkelia, Hammerdalen, Badeparken, Bøkeskogen, Tyskerfjellet, Thor Heyerdahl’s childhood home and several others industrial-, local-, war- and cultural historical areas.
The trail is marked with blue poles and can be used all year round. Please note that some parts of the trail may be difficult to access when there is a lot of snow and ice.
Along the trail you will find benches and signs with information.
Avaliability
Some parts of the trail is not accessible with a stroller or wheelchair. Parts of the trail are also more demanding.
Distances
Bøkeskogen – Gårdsbakken: 1200m
Gårdsbakken – Bøkkerfjellet: 420m
Bøkkerfjellet – Herregårdsfjellet: 950m
Herregårdsfjellet – Mesterfjellet: 440m
Mesterfjellet – Tyskerfjellet: 850m
Tyskerfjellet – utsiktspunkt over Kilden: 460m
Utsiktspunkt over Kilden – Byskogfjellet: 890m
Byskogfjellet – Doktorfjellet: 360m
Doktorfjellet – Storefjellet: 890m
Storefjellet – Bøkeskogen: 1090m
Access
The trail is located in central Larvik. The nearest bus stops includes Larvik bibloiotek, Larvik sentrumsterminal, Skrivergården og Jegerborgsgate.
For mor information and a map of the trail see Larvik municipality.
Get to know Sandefjord municipality better.
Season start on the trips are on the 27th of April!
The whole coastal path is approx. 13.1 km.
Rakkevik – Brunstad about 7 km
Brunstad – Melsomvik about 3.4 km
Melsomvik – Vårnes about 2.7 km
There are also 3 km marked trails in Bogen, from the quay up to Sundåsen hill.
The Lake Borre (Borrevannet) is about 2 km², and has status as a reservoir due to a diverse plant and animal life.
Wild life reservoir
There are approximately 255 registered bird species around Lake Borre. The lake also has a rich marine life with 9 different fish species. Hence it is not surprising that this magnificent area is protected by law to preserve its animal life.
Fishing in Lake Borre
The Borre Lake is one of Norway's most exciting ponds for pike fishing. Catching fish of 1 meters is not uncommon – the record is 18 kg! Lake Borre also has a lot of perch, where 2 kg catches happens regularly.
Fish species
Pike, Perch, Eel (protected), Tench, Common rudd, Common bleak, Bream, Zander (protected) and Common roach.
8 km nature trail from the Beechwood in Larvik to Ono intersection in Vestmarkaveien. Map for sale. Information boards.
It stretches on the west side of the river, from Bommestad bridge to Gloppe bridge. A river landscape with rich animal- and plant life. Parts of the trail are universally designed and has pedestrian and bicycle paths, while other parts of the trail is placed in the forest on narrow trails. Fising and picnic areas have been created in the area below Stubberød. Information boards along the trail.
For more information and map of the trail see Larvik Municipality.