Isdalen up to Ulriken (643 m above sea level)

Isdalen up to Ulriken is a little-used but very nice hike in varied terrain with nice viewpoints.

Start the hike on Tarlebøveien along Svartediket. Turn right at the sign for Isdalen. Also take the Next road to the right over a small bridge and follow the gravel road to the end. Here there are signs for Isdalen but the start of the trail is difficult to spot. Look for the sign with an arrow showing where to go. The trail is quite overgrown at the beginning but not difficult to follow. Halfway up Isdalen you are above the tree line and the rest of the hike is in lush and idyllic mountain terrain.

Just before the summit there is a steep section but it is not demanding to climb. Maybe a little slippery to go down on rainy days. At the summit you meet the path over Vidden and can choose to go right towards Ulriken, or turn left towards Fløyen. From Ulriken there are many options down, including the Sherpa ladder Oppstemten or the new Ulriksbanen which will open in August 2021.