Places to visit near

Grua

Grua is a town in Akershus district, Akershus, Norway of about 1,477 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit: 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 40 parks and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Avalsjøen, Spålen–Katnosa Nature Reserve and Katnosa.

60.2570° N, 10.6622° EPop. 1,477

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km147
Must-see222
Notable15
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Grua

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:44 pm

79 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Grua
  2. Avalsjøenlake · 45 min
  3. Granavollen Runesteinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Veslemosjøenlake · 45 min
  5. Spålen–Katnosa Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Katnosalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Grua
Today’s loopGruaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Grua?

Avalsjøen (lake, about 8 km), Spålen–Katnosa Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 15 km), Katnosa (lake, about 16 km), Veslemosjøen (lake, about 17 km), Kjerkeberget (viewpoint, about 17 km), Granavollen Runestein (heritage site, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Grua?

147 places on Spotwander: 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 40 parks, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 museums, 12 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to Grua?

Svea, about 4 km by road; Elgsjøen (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Grua?

Grorudparken, about 44 km by road; Bjølsenparken (44 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Grua?

Start in Grua, visit Avalsjøen, then Granavollen Runestein, then Veslemosjøen, then Spålen–Katnosa Nature Reserve, then Katnosa, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.