Sørkedalen is a valley located in the northwestern part of Oslo municipality, northwest of Oslo's western suburbs, in Norway .
6-398: The valley stretches from the suburb of Røa to Skansebakken . The valley is frequently used as an entry point to Nordmarka , the large wilderness recreational area to the north of Oslo. Sørkedalen is an agricultural valley with several small farms, and stables for recreational horse riding . The valley is a popular destination for outdoor activities like skiing, riding and golfing for
12-532: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Nordmarka Nordmarka is the mostly forested region which makes up the northern part of Oslo , Norway . Nordmarka is the largest and most central part of Oslomarka . The area called Nordmarka also extends into the municipalities of Hole , Ringerike , Lunner , Jevnaker and Nittedal . It is the largest part of the Marka borough. The forests are popular sites for hiking, biking and skiing. Winter sport
18-481: Is mostly possible from December until March, in cold winters also until April or the beginning of May in some areas. Most of the forests are protected, and it is not possible to obtain building permits for cabins in the area. There are, however, many cabins already in Nordmarka with cafes and overnighting accommodation. There are several lakes in Nordmarka, which are used as a supply for drinking water , largest of these
24-525: Is the Maridalsvannet . Svarttjernshøgda in Jevnaker is the highest point in Nordmarka, at a height of 717 m. The first element is nord ' north ', the last element is the finite form of mark f 'woodland, forest '. The name is first mentioned on a map from 1760. 60°08′36″N 10°37′11″E / 60.1434°N 10.6198°E / 60.1434; 10.6198 This Oslo location article
30-574: The population of West End Oslo and Bærum . Sørkedalen Church is a stone church from 1865 which was built of brick and has 250 seats. The church is in neo-Gothic style. In the southern part of this valley is the old manor of Bogstad , which was owned by Peder Anker . On the manor grounds there are the lake Bogstadvannet and the Oslo Golf Club ( Oslo Golfklubb ) which was the first golf club to be established in Norway. The Sørkedalselva river runs through
36-484: The valley and into the Bogstadvannet . The Norse form of the name was Surkudalr . The first element is the genitive of the rivername Surka (now Sørkedalselva), the last element is dalr m 'dale, valley'. The meaning of the river's name is unknown (maybe 'the dark one'). 60°00′57″N 10°36′39″E / 60.0158°N 10.6108°E / 60.0158; 10.6108 This Oslo location article
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