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
Borge and Torsnes
Asphalted roads with relatively light traffic, many people enjoy cycling and jogging here. Roughly 30 km.
Start at Kongstenhallen, east of Gamlebyen. Ride towards Torsnes. After 4 km you arrive at Lunds gartneri, (garden centre), which also has a small zoo. Further on you pass the turning to Nes Herregård.
Take to right at the signpost to Humlekjær, and carry on past Ødegårdskilen. Cross straight over at Humlekjær cross roads, or take a sidetrip to Bevø Camping, which has a bathing beach, kiosk, and other facilities. Carry on through Thorsøskogen (Thorsø Woods) until the landscape opens up at Thorsø Herregård, (Manor farm).
Carry on past Holm Church along the flates, past the farms at Grimstad and down to road 110 at Borge School. You will see Borge Church from here, on higher ground. Turn left, and take time out to look at the ancient dry walling on the left hand side of the road. The side road to Kjølberg a little further on takes you to one of the finest rock carving sites in Norway. Follow the main road on past Begbyhallen to the roundabout at Rakkestadsvingen. Turn left down Øraveien, then turn right towards Gamlebyen.