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Fredrikstad

Fredrikstad Fortress – Artists' Quarter in Gamlebyen loop from Fredrikstad

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Norway

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Fredrikstad

Fredrikstad Fortress – Artists' Quarter in Gamlebyen loop from Fredrikstad

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Fredrikstad Fortress – Artists' Quarter in Gamlebyen loop from Fredrikstad

00:47

3.05km

10m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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1.73 km

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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1.93 km

Artists' Quarter in Gamlebyen

Highlight • Settlement

In this part of the fortified town of Gamslebyen you will find many great little artist galleries.

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2.52 km

Old Town Bridge, Fredrikstad

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This used to be a bascule bridge

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3.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.62 km

604 m

577 m

137 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.27 km

474 m

213 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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Comments

February 25, 2024,Norwegen: Fredrikstad

Fredrikstad was founded in 1567 by King Fredrik II. King Fredrik III commissioned the Dutch Quartermaster General Willem Coucheron to build a fortress to defend the city. Today it is Northern Europe's best-preserved fortress.

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