How long is Nesodden rundt?

It depends where you start. From the Opera House in Oslo the loop is 101 kilometres with 1,335 metres of climbing. Take the ferry out to Nesoddtangen and ride the peninsula only, and it is around 41 kilometres. Both are called "Nesodden rundt", which is why you find such different numbers.

Can you ride to Nesodden without the ferry?

Yes. This route goes by road via Hvervenbukta and Vinterbro and enters the peninsula from the south. There is no bridge, so that is the only way in by bike without a boat.

Can you take a bike on the Nesodden ferry?

Yes, as long as there is space. There are 20 bike places on board, the bike pays child fare, and the crossing takes 23 minutes. On Sundays the ferry runs hourly.

How steep does it get?

The steepest sustained stretch on this route is Rundvollbakken, 1.7 kilometres at 8%. Nesodden has steeper roads than that, but they are not on this loop — the steepest half-kilometre here is 9.7%.

Which direction should I ride the loop?

Rundvollbakken comes at km 26 either way — it sits on the road out of Oslo, not on the peninsula itself. The choice is only which side of Nesodden you take first. As the route is laid out here, you ride the east side north to Nesoddtangen and the west side home, so the kiosk stops spread evenly across the day.

Cycling the Nesodden peninsula road south of Oslo

Norway

Oslo & Oslofjord, Norway

Oslo Cycling — Nesodden Loop

Hard

101 km

Distance

1,335 m

Elevation

Asphalt

Surface

Oslo Opera House

Start

April–October

Best Season

hard

Difficulty

101 km and 1,335 metres of climbing, with no point above 162 metres. Rundvollbakken at km 26 is the only longer climb — 1.7 km at 8%. Beyond that the loop is rolling, with many short ramps.

About this Route

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A classic Oslo loop taking you south along the old Mosseveien to Hvervenbukta, past Tusenfryd and Vinterbro, before turning onto the Nesodden peninsula. The climb up Rundvollbakken is the first real test — steep and sustained — before the road opens up and carries you all the way to the tip of Nesodden at 46 km.

At the end of the peninsula you will find a kiosk serving food and drinks — and the ferry to Aker Brygge leaves from here if you would rather not ride the full loop. The return follows the west side of the peninsula through Fjellstrand and Fagerstrand, with one last climb up off Nesodden before the flat miles back to Oslo.

101 kilometres with 1,335 metres of climbing — a proper day out from the capital with two café stops and an optional ferry escape.

I've ridden the Nesodden loop more times than I can count — it's one of those routes that always delivers, no matter the season. My advice: start early. Traffic builds up quickly on the roads around Nesodden, and the experience is in a completely different league when you have the tarmac to yourself in the morning light.

The climb up Rundvollbakken is a proper wake-up call — not brutally long, but steep enough that you feel it after 26 flat kilometres. From the top the route heads north along the eastern side of the peninsula, with Bunnefjorden on your right almost the whole way. It is rolling here, but without long climbs — you get through to the tip comfortably.

My favourite stop is the pier at Nesoddtangen. Grab something to drink and a snack from the kiosk, sit down and take in the view back towards Oslo — it's one of those moments that reminds you why you ride. The way home runs down the west side, through Fjellstrand and Fagerstrand with Svestadbakken in between, before the last climb off the peninsula at km 69. From there it's Bunnefjorden again, this time on the mainland shore, and flat all the way home.

Researched and ridden by Tommy Nielsen

12 years on the bike across Norway, Mallorca and the Alps.·Last verified Jul 1, 2026

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Kilometre by Kilometre

0–20 km: Flat exit along the fjord

From the Opera House south on the old Mosseveien. Past Ekeberg and down to Hvervenbukta, a popular swimming spot in summer. Mostly flat, with a few short ramps on the way out of the city.

20–30 km: Onto Nesodden — Rundvollbakken

At Vinterbro on km 21 the route turns onto the peninsula. Rundvollbakken starts at km 26.5 and runs 1.7 kilometres: 139 metres of climbing at 8%. It is the steepest stretch of the day, and it comes on fresh legs.

30–46 km: East side north to the tip

From the top of Rundvollbakken the route heads north along Bunnefjorden, on the eastern side of Nesodden. Rolling, but without long climbs. You have water on your right almost the whole way out to Nesoddtangen.

46–56 km: Nesoddtangen and across to the west side

Nesoddtangen pier at km 46.4 is the turning point. Kiosk on the pier itself, and the ferry to Aker Brygge leaves from here if you would rather not ride the full loop. From there the route turns south down the west side, with the Oslofjord on your right.

56–73 km: West side south and the last climb

Through Fjellstrand at km 56 and Fagerstrand at km 64. Svestadbakken sits between them and is the toughest of the ramps on this side. From km 69 comes the last climb of the day, up through Havsjødalen and off the peninsula — 113 metres.

73–101 km: Back along Bunnefjorden

From the top it drops to Bunnefjorden and heads north for home the same way you came out. Kiosken på Nesset sits at km 77, the last stop before the flat miles back to the Opera House.

Gallery

Cycling the Nesodden peninsula — quiet roads south of Oslo along the Oslofjord

Coastal road on the Nesodden loop — 101 km from Oslo Opera House

Route map & elevation profile

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Key Climbs

Rundvollbakken

Cat 4

1.74 km

Distance

7.9%

Avg Grade

138 m

Elev. Gain

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Highlights

•The peninsula has two completely different sides, and the loop takes both. The east side north along Bunnefjorden is rolling and open. The west side home is quieter, with the Oslofjord alongside the whole way.
•Nesoddtangen pier at km 46 is the turning point. Kiosk on the pier, benches facing the water, and the view back towards the Oslo you rode out of.
•Rundvollbakken at km 26 is the only real climb of the day — 1.7 kilometres at 8%, up from the fjord to the plateau. It comes early, while the legs are still fresh.
•The ferry from Nesoddtangen to Aker Brygge takes 23 minutes and carries bikes. Ride the peninsula only, and you are back in Oslo in under half an hour.

Must know

⚠Nesodden has no bridge. You get there either by riding around Bunnefjorden via Vinterbro, as this route does, or by ferry from Aker Brygge. There is no third way in.
⚠The ferry has room for 20 bikes. On Sundays it runs hourly, otherwise every 30 minutes during the day.
⚠Bikes pay child fare on the ferry. An adult two-zone single is 75 kroner and the bike 29 — 104 kroner for you and the bike from Nesoddtangen to Aker Brygge.
⚠Buses on Nesodden do not carry bikes between 14:00 and 18:00 on weekdays. If you plan to take the bus back, it has to be outside that window.
⚠Best from April to October. The roads along the fjord are exposed, and it is colder out on the peninsula than in the city — dress in layers in spring and autumn.

Café & Water

km 46
Nesoddtangen brygge
Kiosk on the pier itself, at the turning point. The ferry to Aker Brygge also leaves from here.
km 56
Annas Hybel
On the west side in Fjellstrand, right by the road. The only stop between Nesoddtangen and the way home.
km 77
Kiosken på Nesset
Passed twice, at km 24 on the way out and km 77 on the way back. Known for the soft ice. Last stop before the flat miles back to the Opera House.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Nesodden rundt?: It depends where you start. From the Opera House in Oslo the loop is 101 kilometres with 1,335 metres of climbing. Take the ferry out to Nesoddtangen and ride the peninsula only, and it is around 41 kilometres. Both are called "Nesodden rundt", which is why you find such different numbers.
Can you ride to Nesodden without the ferry?: Yes. This route goes by road via Hvervenbukta and Vinterbro and enters the peninsula from the south. There is no bridge, so that is the only way in by bike without a boat.
Can you take a bike on the Nesodden ferry?: Yes, as long as there is space. There are 20 bike places on board, the bike pays child fare, and the crossing takes 23 minutes. On Sundays the ferry runs hourly.
How steep does it get?: The steepest sustained stretch on this route is Rundvollbakken, 1.7 kilometres at 8%. Nesodden has steeper roads than that, but they are not on this loop — the steepest half-kilometre here is 9.7%.
Which direction should I ride the loop?: Rundvollbakken comes at km 26 either way — it sits on the road out of Oslo, not on the peninsula itself. The choice is only which side of Nesodden you take first. As the route is laid out here, you ride the east side north to Nesoddtangen and the west side home, so the kiosk stops spread evenly across the day.