Oslo·First light·Lake loop, soft path
Sognsvann Forest Loop
5.4 km+40 m5:30 /km
- Distance
- 5.4km
- Elevation
- +40m
- Difficulty
- Gentle
- Best season
- May — Sep
- Soul quality
- Nature9.4
Paved towpath · compacted gravel
IArrivalOslo · First light
IIThe path5.4 km · Gentle
Xymove · rendering the line
Xymove Map
5.4 km loop
Live · pinch, drag, zoom59.977, 10.730
Measuring the drawn line…
Elevation · +40 mOpen in OSM
+40 m gainPeak 40 m · 5.4 km
Elevation profile: total gain 40 metres, peak 40 m above start, low 0 m.Snapped to real footpaths · Garmin · Strava · Komoot · Coros · Apple Watch
IIIPresenceWhat this loop asks of you, and gives back.
Pine, water, the Nordmarka edge.
Tempo engine · Recovering
Nasal breath5:27–6:01 /km
Nasal breath only. If you can't hold the nose, walk 20 steps and restart.
No stairs, no stiles. Continuous smooth surface, curb cuts throughout, gentle gradients under 3%.
Wheelchair Stroller Step-free
- WaterPublic fountain at each major square · cafés happy to refill
- BenchesBenches at every square and along the waterfront
- ToiletsPublic toilets at start/end · park pavilion mid-way
- ShadePartial tree shade · carry a cap for high sun
- Rest pointsCafé terraces and square benches — plenty of civilised places to stop
Because green is the frequency the nervous system was tuned for. Every kilometre here is a small argument against the week you just had.