Quick ride by bicycle from Kolbotn to Oslo

Roll out from Kolbotn, a cozy Nordre Follo town by Kolbotnvannet and the Kolben culture house, and point your bars north toward Oslo. It’s about 16 km and mostly smooth sailing: roughly two-thirds on dedicated cycleways and the vast majority on paved surfaces, with just a couple of brief loose‑gravel bits.

Expect a few short climbs early on (max around 100 m), then a satisfying net descent toward the Oslofjord. The ride threads through green patches and quiet neighborhoods before easing onto waterside sections, making it a relaxed commute or weekend spin. Figure roughly an hour give or take, depending on pace and photo stops.

You’ll roll into Oslo ready for coffee by the waterfront—think the Opera House, MUNCH, or a detour to Akershus Fortress. Tip: it can get breezy by the fjord, so a wind layer is handy, and lights help for underpasses. A simple, scenic link from small-town calm to Norway’s capital buzz.