Otertjernsbakkene

Otertjernsbakkene is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Oslo, Norway. It is 0.7 miles each way, 1.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 1,090 ft and 1,500 ft above sea level, with roughly 130 ft of climbing one way. It is a lightly prepared backcountry track rather than a machine-groomed trail. The nearest town is Sørkedalen, about 2.9 miles northwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Kuskallen, Stuteskallen and Furuberget. Styggfoss and Hellefoss are within about 3 miles. For camping, Østernvann Teltplass and Bogstadvannet Teltplass Fossum are within about 6 miles. There are 8 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.