Cross-country skiing trails from Osbakken and lake Skumsjøen

Gjøvik – Cross-country skiing from Osbakken / Skumsjøen 

Osbakken by Skumsjøen – beautiful skiing experience in flat and gentle terrain
Osbakken is the perfect starting point for cross-country skiing in flat and gentle forest terrain. It is home to the idyllic DNT Osbakken, a self-catering Norwegian Trekking Association cabin with 28 beds, and also to Osbakken Kafe
From the trail ‘Skumsjøen rundt’, there are several side tracks leading up to Vardalsåsen to the west of Skumsjøen.
In the south, it links up with the main trail towards Sveumkrysset. The skiing association Skiforeningen has a website listing numerous options for beautiful ski trips from Osbakken. 
How to reach Osbakken
From Raufossvegen (formerly route 4) between Raufoss and Gjøvik, there is a sign towards Skumsjøen.
• Use Google Maps to see route description based on your location

Trail maps and status reports
It is always wise to be well prepared for your ski trip.


Recommended trips with Osbakken as starting point
1.
• Skumsjøen rundt (8.5 km round-trip; easy)

2.
• Osbakken – Tjærevika – Veset (8.2 km return; easy)


Food & drink in the area
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Accommodation

• Badeland Gjestegård, Raufoss
• Gjøvik Hovdetun Hostel
• Clarion Collection Hotel Grand, Gjøvik
• Quality Hotel Strand, Gjøvik