Top 5 Lakes around Lunner

The lakes in Lunner offer a wide range of activities. You can enjoy fishing at lakes like Fjellsjøen, Store Klattertjern, and Lille Klattertjern. Harestuvannet is popular for crayfish fishing in early August and offers canoe rentals. Mylla is excellent for paddling, fishing, hiking, and cycling in summer, and cross-country skiing in winter. Many lakes also provide opportunities for hiking and enjoying scenic views.

Yes, several spots are great for families. Bjørnholt Cabin is a family-friendly hut offering pastries, waffles, stew, and boat rentals. Gjerdingen School also provides a great location for a break with benches and a nice view by the lake. Mylla is well-equipped for family outings with kayaks, SUP boards, and bicycles available in summer, along with a sauna and barbecue area.

Fjellsjøen and Store Klattertjern are considered among the finest fishing lakes in Lunner, easily accessible from a car park near Harestua. Lille Klattertjern is a good alternative if you prioritize quantity over size. Avalsjøen and Gjerdingen are also known for trout, perch, whitefish, and char. Harestuvannet is particularly popular for crayfish fishing in early August.

Mylla is an ideal spot for hiking and cycling during summer, with easily accessible parking near Mylla dam, which serves as a popular starting point. You can also find a Scenic Cycling Route Along Randsfjorden, offering a quiet ride. For more challenging routes, the area around the Suspension Bridge in Nordmarka offers scenic trails, though some sections can be technical for cycling.

Many lakes are accessible by car. Fjellsjøen and Store Klattertjern are easily reached from a car park along Vestbygdvegen. Avalsjøen can be accessed by car via a toll road at Bjørgeseter. Gjerdingen can be reached by car via a toll road north of the lake, or on foot/bike from Svartbekken or Stryken. Mylla has easily accessible parking near its dam. Kroktjernet is easiest to access from Bjørgeseter, parking at Dampiperen and following power lines.

Yes, the region offers several scenic viewpoints. Gørja Cabin and Lake View provides great views over Lake Gørja. The Suspension Bridge in Nordmarka is in a very photogenic location. Gjerdingen School offers a nice view by the lake, and the Scenic Cycling Route Along Randsfjorden also features lake views.

The terrain around Lunner's lakes varies. Some areas offer easily accessible paths, while others, like Kroktjernet, feature a subalpine feel with sparse, old spruce forest, boggy sections, and small cliffs. Trails can range from easy to challenging, with some sections requiring skill, especially for mountain biking, as noted around the Suspension Bridge in Nordmarka.

The lakes are enjoyable year-round. Summer is ideal for paddling, fishing, hiking, and cycling, with facilities like canoe rentals at Harestuvannet and various amenities at Mylla. Early August is particularly good for crayfish fishing at Harestuvannet. In winter, Mylla offers excellent opportunities for cross-country skiing.

Yes, you can find places to eat. Gørja Cabin and Lake View has a coffee shop typically open on weekends. Bjørnholt Cabin offers delicious pastries, waffles, and stew. Harestua kro near Harestuvannet also provides canoe rentals and likely refreshments.

Lunner's lakes boast diverse natural features. Kroktjernet, one of the highest-lying lakes, offers a unique subalpine environment with old spruce forest and boggy sections. Harestuvannet is known for its crayfish population and the Myllselva river flowing into it. Gjerdingen and Avalsjøen are large lakes supporting various fish species like trout, perch, whitefish, and char.

Yes, the Lunner area offers various cycling routes. For road cycling, you can explore routes like the Kalvsjøtjernet – Stortjernet loop from Harestua or the Randsfjord Ferry loop from Jevnaker stasjon. If you prefer gravel biking, options include the Sørkedalen General Store & Café – Kikutstua loop from Harestua or the Skjærsjø Dam – Skjærsjøen Lake loop. You can find more details on these and other routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Lunner and Gravel biking around Lunner guides.

Visitors appreciate the diverse experiences available. Many enjoy the delicious pastries, waffles, and stew at Bjørnholt Cabin, along with the option to rent boats. The Suspension Bridge in Nordmarka is noted for its scenic and photogenic location, despite being old and wobbly. The community also highlights the great views over Lake Gørja from Gørja Cabin and Lake View.