The Old Drammen Line is a former railway that's been converted into a cycle and walking path through rural terrain between Oslo and Drammen.
This stretch of track carried passengers for decades before being abandoned in the 1970s. The story behind its removal is quite frustrating, actually. The line was originally meant to be kept as emergency route. However, someone made the decision to tear up most of the tracks without proper political consultation. It's one of those bureaucratic mishaps that locals still talk about today.
What remains now is a peaceful path that follows the old railway bed through forests and farmland. You'll spot the occasional platform and railway infrastructure that survived the removal.
There's even a visitor information board at one of the old stations that explains the line's history. The path is popular with cyclists and walkers, especially on weekends. It's quite flat since railways don't do steep gradients, making it accessible for most fitness levels.
The terrain is lovely - typical Norwegian countryside with wooden farms and dense forest. If you're driving along this route, you'll cross the old line several times. Keep an eye out for the cycling signs.
This stretch of track carried passengers for decades before being abandoned in the 1970s. The story behind its removal is quite frustrating, actually. The line was originally meant to be kept as emergency route. However, someone made the decision to tear up most of the tracks without proper political consultation. It's one of those bureaucratic mishaps that locals still talk about today.
What remains now is a peaceful path that follows the old railway bed through forests and farmland. You'll spot the occasional platform and railway infrastructure that survived the removal.
There's even a visitor information board at one of the old stations that explains the line's history. The path is popular with cyclists and walkers, especially on weekends. It's quite flat since railways don't do steep gradients, making it accessible for most fitness levels.
The terrain is lovely - typical Norwegian countryside with wooden farms and dense forest. If you're driving along this route, you'll cross the old line several times. Keep an eye out for the cycling signs.