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Fredrikstad

Old Town Bridge, Fredrikstad – Fredrikstad Fortress loop from Fredrikstad

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Norway

Østfold

Fredrikstad

Old Town Bridge, Fredrikstad – Fredrikstad Fortress loop from Fredrikstad

Easy

3.5

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Old Town Bridge, Fredrikstad – Fredrikstad Fortress loop from Fredrikstad

01:58

7.63km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

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After 1.28 km for 92 m

After 1.44 km for 169 m

After 3.76 km for 315 m

After 6.19 km for 169 m

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305 m

Old Town Bridge, Fredrikstad

Highlight • Bridge

This used to be a bascule bridge

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697 m

Fredrikstad Fortress

Highlight • Historical Site

The fortified town of Fredrikstad was one of the most important strongholds between Bohus Fortress (Båhus, today Sweden) and Akerhus Castle (Oslo) in the Middle Ages. During the Hannibal feud (part of the 30-year war, also known as the Torstensson War), the city was expanded into a fortress city, initially with simple earth walls and moats. The fortress has been repeatedly rebuilt and expanded over the centuries and has been preserved to this day. The city is located on the east bank of the river and also serves to control the Glomma River. The outworks Isegran (1657), Cicignon (1677) and Kongsten (1682-85) were added later. Isegran and Cicignon lay on the west bank of the river. The Kongsten was built on a rock to the east of the city.

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1.33 km

Fredrikstad Bridge

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The Fredrikstad Bridge is one
arch bridge. It crosses the Glomma River and connects the western and eastern parts of the city. The bridge is 824 meters long with a main span of 196 meters. The ship clearance is 39.5 meters.

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1.66 km

Roald Amundsen Bust

Highlight • Monument

2.29 km

Jaume Plensa Sculptures at Phønixbrygga

Highlight • Monument

Three cast-iron heads rise on the river promenade Phønixbrygga in Fredrikstad. Your eyes are closed. The monumental size of the 4.5 meter high sculptures contrasts with the peaceful, introverted faces of the young women. The vertically stretched shape of the heads gives the facial expression something fluid and spiritual.

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3.00 km