Homlungen and Storesand
Start from the National Park Center in Skjærhalden and follow the blue symbols of the Coastal Path out to Homlungen lighthouse, a listed building. The path continues through rugged terrain to Storesand beach, considered one of the finest bathing spots in Østfold. In the summer season there is a beach café.
Ørekroken
The path continues through the old pine forest in the Prestgårdsskogen Nature Reserve to the next sandy cove, Ørekroken. If you go down to the edge of the beach you will discover many fine shells. It is a lovely place to swim, surf in the waves, let the children play in the sand, or to just stand and take in the sea and horizon.
Rødshue
You can continue to follow the Coastal Path, or perhaps take a little detour down to the mussel banks on the Tobakksbukta beach. Furthest out on Rødshue there are old stone quarries. Hvaler Fine Arts Society and Hvaler Rotary have together developed the area into a sculpture park, a fascinating art and cultural experience. Monuments and installations by internationally renowned artists line the path.
The Coastal Path continues across an exposed headland, passing a large stone cross. At this point, where waves often crash against the land, there is a splendid panorama. The path follows the route of the quarry workers all the way to the loading jetties at Grønne Bakke, which is also an ideal spot to stop and eat your packed lunch.
On the way back to Skjærhalden the path takes us through woodland. In the course of a few metres the landscape changes character from gusty coastland to lofty and sheltered forest.
The walk is ca. 12 km.
The bear trail is a fun and adventurous hiking trail for children in Bjørndalen in Fredrikstad.
The bear trail is an amazing hiking trail with varied terrain and exciting animal sculptures ready to be discovered. Use your eyes well, som of the birds are high up in the threes, and there are bears lurking behind every corner. This is guaranteed excitement for the young ones. You're welcome to give the sculptures a bear hug, but please do not climb on them.
Half way through the trail there is a nice resting area fitted with several seatings and a fireplace. A perfect place to enjoy your packed lunch.
The bear trail starts and end by the 2nd pond in the Fredrikstadmarka, and is well marked with reflexes. The full trail is roughly 1 kilometer long.
The trail was opened in during the open air year 2015. The sculptures is made from the internationally
Children whose depent on wheelchair can also experience the trail, as the strong members of Fredrikstad skiingclub volenteers every tuesday with their ATV and good spirits. This requires registration at Fredrikstad municipality Service
The path runs between Sarpsborg and Fredrikstad on both sides of the Glomma River. On the way you will pass cultural landscape with monuments from the early sawmill and brick works industries.
When arriving in Fredrikstad on the path, you may take a ferry which will take you over the river from the Old Town to Cicignon. You can also cross the river further up between Sellebakk and Lisleby with the ferry. You can cross Sarpsborg by going over the Sandesund Bridge or the Sarpsfossen (Sarpsborg waterfall). The entire path is roughly 30 km long and will along the way take you by Roald Amundsen’s place of birth “Tomta” where you can stop in the hill and “walk” in his footsteps.
When cycling beside the river, you will get a glimpse of industrial history before and now. Brick work and ship industries were closely situated to one another up and down the river.
Cycling in Fredrikstad and Hvaler is also an experience, and there are many nice areas in which you go. Fredrikstadmarka is a very popular area for both walkers and cyclists. There are also several yellow fields at Torsnes, with rock carvings situated close by.