Posts Tagged Nature and the great outdoors
Østfold in Pictures: Cross-country skiing, Fredrikstad
Posted by admin in Nature and the great outdoors, Photos and videos on January 3, 2010
Østfold in Pictures: Haugstenvannet, Rakkestadfjella
Posted by admin in Nature and the great outdoors, Photos and videos on November 18, 2009
Rakkestadfjella, Indre Østfold
Posted by admin in Nature and the great outdoors, Sport on November 18, 2009
Rakkestadfjella is the largest continous forested area in Indre Østfold. With over 80km of marked trails and 70km of cross-country skiing trails, it’s a great recreation area right in the middle of the wilderness, used by locals in both summer and winter. Pine forests dominate the landscape, which is dotted with ponds, lakes and marshes. You can swim and fish in many lakes in summer, and ice-skate and go cross-country skiing in winter.
One of the easiest ways to access Rakkestadfjella is to drive to Skrabberud, from which trails lead in various directions. Follow road 124 from Rakkestad – you’ll see a sign on your left after about 6.5km, then follow the dirt road for another 7km. There is a 20kr toll on the way.
South of Rakkestadfjella lies Linnekleppen, one of the best viewpoints in Østfold. On a clear day, and armed with a good pair of binoculars, you can make out Gaustatoppen at Rjukan on the other side of the Oslo Fjord. See separate entry on this blog at http://www.elusivemoose.eu/2009/10/walk-linnekleppen/
Østfold in Pictures: Lake Kløsa, Indre Østfold
Posted by admin in Photos and videos on November 8, 2009
Østfold in Pictures: Heather, Hvaler
Posted by admin in Nature and the great outdoors, Photos and videos on November 7, 2009
Østfold in Pictures: Doe and fawn, Jeløya, Moss
Posted by admin in Nature and the great outdoors, Photos and videos on November 2, 2009
Fire rules in Norway
Posted by admin in Nature and the great outdoors on October 25, 2009
In Norway, open fire is not permitted in or near forests between 15 April and 15 September. While this might sound a bit excessive in wetter areas like, let’s say, the fjords, in makes perfect sense here in Østfold, given how dry forests can get in the summer. So one of the good things about summer being over and the colder months coming our way (let’s look on the bright side!) is that you are now allowed to light up a fire when out and about. Pack a few sausages and have yourself a little BBQ next time you go for a walk. Nothing quite like it to warm you up on a cold winter day. Roasted marshmallows anyone?
Østfold in Pictures: Puttesund Bridge (Hvaler)
Posted by admin in Photos and videos on October 21, 2009
