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Beautiful coastal path in historic surroundings around Karljohansvern.


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3.2

Miles

5.2

KM

Loop

49' 15 m

High

4' 1 m

Low

92' 28 m

Up

106' 32 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

3%

Max Grade (1°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · Fishing · Historical Significance · Lake · Views

Family Friendly Lots to see along the way. Beaches, old fortresses and large military museum with activities.

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On the trip you'll find three cannon batteries from the 1870s, Horten Church from 1855 and remnants of over a hundred years of shipyard industry. More information about Karljohansvern can be found at karljohansvern.no

Start the trip at the Marine Museum, follow the path south along the canal to Fyllinga.

From Fyllinga, the path continues on the east side of Karljohansvern north through Hortensskogen via the bathing areas Batteritangen and the Grønne Badehuset to Vollane bathing area.

Continue further north to Møringa bathing place. Cross over to the west side and follow the shoreline south where it is possible back to the Marine Museum.

At Karljohansvern you'll find the Marine Museum and the Preus Photo Museum.

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Tor-Atle Jakobsen

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Kanalen
Jul 30, 2020 near Horten, NO
Festning
Jul 30, 2020 near Horten, NO
Gamle ovner
Jul 30, 2020 near Horten, NO
Wood work
Jul 30, 2020 near Horten, NO
Beach
Jul 30, 2020 near Horten, NO
Bird
Jul 30, 2020 near Horten, NO

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