People think Oslo is a boring city — but that’s because they didn’t bring a bike.
Oslo might just be Europe’s most underrated gravel cycling destination. Within 20 minutes from downtown, you’re riding into thousands of kilometers of perfectly maintained gravel roads, forest trails, and rolling climbs that challenge both gravel riders and road cyclists alike.
This is gravel cycling in Norway at its best — long climbs, quiet roads, crystal-clear lakes, and forest singletracks that feel like a mix of bikepacking and road cycling in one ride. The terrain shifts from smooth tarmac to punchy gravel climbs, making Oslo a dream for both gravel bikes and all-road setups.
You’ll find DNT cabins deep in the forest serving hot pizza, waffles, coffee, and cold beer — perfect mid-ride refuel stops after a day of riding in Marka. And if you’re bonking? Grab wild blueberries straight from the trail — that’s Norwegian cycling nutrition at its finest.
With over 2,400 lakes and 40 DNT cabins, the Oslo region offers endless bikepacking loops and gravel routes. Ride cabin-to-cabin, pitch a tent by the lake, or spin through golden forest gravel before diving into a cold swim.
And when winter hits, those same routes transform into cross-country ski trails — proving why Oslo is one of the most versatile outdoor capitals in the world.
👉 Tag your cycling partner who needs to plan a gravel bike trip to Norway this season.
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People think Oslo is a boring city, but that’s because they didn’t bring a bike. 20 minutes from downtown and you’re flying through thousands of kilometers with perfectly groomed gravel. Climbs that burn, lakes to swim in, switchbacks to play on, waterfalls, caves. But here’s the kicker. Cabins deep in the forest serving hot pizza, waffles, coffee, and cold beer. Worried about bonking? Just grab some wild blueberries. They grow everywhere. Ride cabins to cabin, pitch a tent, fish for trout, 2,400 lakes, 40 DNT cabins, all just outside the city. And in winter, the same trails turn into ski tracks.