Østmarka
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Østmarka is a forested area to the east of Oslo
and part of the congregation of woodland areas known as Oslomarka. The area is situated within the municipalities Oslo, Lørenskog
, Rælingen
, Ski
and Enebakk
. Østmarka is delimited to the west by populated areas of Oslo, to the north of communities of Skårer
,
Lørenskog
and Rælingen
and to the east by the lake Øyeren
, to the south-east lies Enebakk and to the south-west Sørmarka, another forested area.
The change from Østmarka to Sørmarka takes place at the lake Langen. Østmarka is marked by its location on top of basement rock
(more than 1 billion years old) containing easy-to-see folds that make up valleys and hills in the north-south direction. For this reason the terrain has a lot of hills, no matter where one goes.
The latest ice age has left its ostensible marks in the terrain. Along the upper marine border (about 210 meters) the ice has left large amounts of gravel and sand. Sand, Sandbakken ("Sandy Hill"), Sandbekken ("Sandy Creek") and Grusbakken ("Gravel Hill") are all on about the same elevation. The sand mines at Ødegården have been left there by the ice. Beach snails have been found at Lutvann at an elevation of 200 meters.
(•) signifies that the trigonometric point is not situated on the peak's highest point.
s between Øyeren and Kristiania (today Oslo). It was too long to drive from Enebakk via Øyeren
and Strømsveien to get to Kristiania. This is why the Plank Road was built. The Plank Road starts at Eikeberg and Børter in Enebakk - it crosses the ice on Børtervann and moves up to Rausjø, here it turns up towards Vangen and Skjelbreia, further over Eriksvann, Søndre Skytten, Elvåga, across to Nøklevann, Rustadsaga, Østensjøvannet
and down to the city. The Plank Road is today open and tagged as a ski track.
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
and part of the congregation of woodland areas known as Oslomarka. The area is situated within the municipalities Oslo, Lørenskog
Lørenskog
is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Romerike. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Lørenskog. Lørenskog was separated from the municipality of Skedsmo on 1 January 1908.-Name:...
, Rælingen
Rælingen
Rælingen is a village and municipality in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Romerike. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Fjerdingby. Rælingen was separated from the municipality of Fet on 1 July 1929.-Name:The name is first mentioned...
, Ski
Ski, Norway
is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Follo. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Ski. Ski was separated from the municipality of Kråkstad on 1 July 1931 to form a separate municipality...
and Enebakk
Enebakk
Enebakk is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the Follo traditional region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Kirkebygda....
. Østmarka is delimited to the west by populated areas of Oslo, to the north of communities of Skårer
Skårer
Skårer is a village in Akershus, Norway....
,
Lørenskog
Lørenskog
is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Romerike. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Lørenskog. Lørenskog was separated from the municipality of Skedsmo on 1 January 1908.-Name:...
and Rælingen
Rælingen
Rælingen is a village and municipality in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Romerike. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Fjerdingby. Rælingen was separated from the municipality of Fet on 1 July 1929.-Name:The name is first mentioned...
and to the east by the lake Øyeren
Øyeren
Øyeren is a lake in the Glomma river watershed, southeast of Lillestrøm. It is located within the municipalities of Enebakk, Skedsmo, Fet and Rælingen in Akershus county and Spydeberg and Trøgstad municipalities in Østfold county....
, to the south-east lies Enebakk and to the south-west Sørmarka, another forested area.
The change from Østmarka to Sørmarka takes place at the lake Langen. Østmarka is marked by its location on top of basement rock
Basement Rock
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(more than 1 billion years old) containing easy-to-see folds that make up valleys and hills in the north-south direction. For this reason the terrain has a lot of hills, no matter where one goes.
The latest ice age has left its ostensible marks in the terrain. Along the upper marine border (about 210 meters) the ice has left large amounts of gravel and sand. Sand, Sandbakken ("Sandy Hill"), Sandbekken ("Sandy Creek") and Grusbakken ("Gravel Hill") are all on about the same elevation. The sand mines at Ødegården have been left there by the ice. Beach snails have been found at Lutvann at an elevation of 200 meters.
Nature reserve
Østmarka nature reserve covers 12.5 square kilometers. It received its status in 1990 and was expanded in 2002. The purpose of the protection is the conservation of a substantial, relatively untouched coniferous forest along with it plant and animal life typical of this part of Oslomarka, and which has particular scientific and educational significance. The bulk of the reserve is located in Rausjømarka and is owned by the municipalities Oslo, Lørenskog and Rælingen.Farms, cabins and restaurants in Østmarka
- MariholtetMariholtetMariholtet is a tourist cabin in Østmarka, which is a forested area on the eastern side of Oslo, Norway. The cabin is located on the west side of Nord-Elvåga Lake on the border between Oslo and Lørenskog municipalities. Mariholtet was originally part of the Ellingsrud fard, but was purchased by...
- Østmarkskapellet
- Rustadsaga
- Skullerudstua
- Sandbakken
- Vangen
- Losby
- Larsbråten
- Skjelbreia
Highest peaks
- Barlindåsen Rælingen 398 MASL,
- Bjørnåsen (Bjønnåsen) • Rælingen 396 MASL,
- Ramstadslottet • Rælingen 394 MASL,
- Hektnerhøgåsen • Rælingen 377 MASL,
- Vardåsen • Enebakk 374 MASL,
- Fageråsen • Enebakk 373 MASL,
- Marikollen Rælingen 370 MASL,
- Tonekollen • Enebakk 368 MASL,
- Puttåsen • Oslo 363 MASL,
- Svartåsen (•) Lørenskog 361 MASL,
- Tronfjellet (•) Lørenskog 359 MASL,
- Skarpdunderen Lørenskog 359 MASL,
- Hengeberget • Enebakk 358 MASL,
- Mortvassåsen • Lørenskog 358 MASL,
- Haukåsen Oslo 357 MASL,
- Haugerkollen • Lørenskog 353 MASL,
- Snellås • Rælingen 350 MASL,
- Kjerringhøgda • Enebakk 349 MASL,
- Lisæterkollen • Lørenskog 349 MASL,
- Langmyråsen Rælingen 346 MASL,
- Mønekollen Lørenskog 346 MASL,
- Linfjellet • Lørenskog 345 MASL,
- Pipåsen • Enebakk 345 MASL,
- Grinderkollen • Enebakk 345 MASL,
- Sæterkollen Lørenskog 344 MASL,
- Svartåsen • Enebakk 343 MASL
(•) signifies that the trigonometric point is not situated on the peak's highest point.
Largest lakes
- Børtervann 2.58 km²
- Langen 1.49 km²
- Nord-Elvåga 1.39 km²,
- Nøklevann 0.79 km²
- Nordbysjøen 0.75 km²
- Bindingsvannet 0.61 km²
- Mosjøen 0.55 km²
- SværsvannSværsvannSværsvann is a lake in the southeast of Oslo, Norway. The lake drains off into the river Hobølelva. The lake's surrounding areas are mostly residential. Sværsvann is a popular bathing place, and the name is believed to origin from "Sværd Vandet", which means "Sword Water", because a sword was once...
0.47 km² - LutvannLutvannLutvann is a lake in the recreational area Østmarka in Oslo, Norway. It covers an area of 0.39 km², at 205 m elevation.Located just outiside the capital city, it is a popular site for recreation, including swimming and fishing during summer, with brook trout in the lake. In the winter there are ski...
0.41 km² - GeitsjøenGeitsjøenGeitsjøen is a lake in the municipality of Nore og Uvdal in Buskerud county, Norway....
0.36 km² - Skålsjøen 0.32 km²
- Gjeddevannet 0.29 km²
- Halsjøen 0.28 km²
- Ramstadsjøen 0.27 km²
- Mønevann 0.26 km²
- Nordre Krokvannet 0.22 km²
- Søre Krokvannet 0.22 km²
- Tonevann 0.21 km²
- Røyrivann 0.17 km²
- Morterudvann 0.16 km²
- Tappenbergvannet 0.15 km²
- Åmotdammen 0.15 km²
- Myrdammen 0.07 km²
- Steinsjøen 0.07 km²
- Motre Krokvannet 0.03 km
Plank Road
During the period when small sawmills were sprouting throughout the forsts of Oslomarka and the timber export became a substantial industry - from ca 1750 and well into the 19th century - this engendered a big need for transportation. In Østmarka alone there were over 2,000 drivers and 4-5000 horses occupied with moving plankPlank
Plank may refer to:*Plank *Plank , an isometric exercise for the abdominal muscles*The Plank , a British comedy film with no dialogue*The Plank , a remake of the 1967 film...
s between Øyeren and Kristiania (today Oslo). It was too long to drive from Enebakk via Øyeren
Øyeren
Øyeren is a lake in the Glomma river watershed, southeast of Lillestrøm. It is located within the municipalities of Enebakk, Skedsmo, Fet and Rælingen in Akershus county and Spydeberg and Trøgstad municipalities in Østfold county....
and Strømsveien to get to Kristiania. This is why the Plank Road was built. The Plank Road starts at Eikeberg and Børter in Enebakk - it crosses the ice on Børtervann and moves up to Rausjø, here it turns up towards Vangen and Skjelbreia, further over Eriksvann, Søndre Skytten, Elvåga, across to Nøklevann, Rustadsaga, Østensjøvannet
Østensjøvannet
Østensjøvannet is a lake in Oslo, capital of Norway. It is well-known for the wide variety of birds and other wildlife that can be found there. It is surrounded by the Østensjø borough...
and down to the city. The Plank Road is today open and tagged as a ski track.
External links
Presentation of Østmarka in the Marka database from SkiforeningenSkiforeningen
The Association for the Promotion of Skiing is a large association in Norway promoting Nordic skiing and other outdoor recreational activitiies....