Oljeberget - hike on a hiking trail near the center of Strömstad

On the edge of the center of Strömstad at Axelsson Marin, just beyond the ferry quay, a new hiking trail has recently (2024) opened over the so-called Oljeberget - a small mountain that formerly contained stores of oil and petrol. At the top you get a nice view of Strömstad town, the archipelago towards Koster and the strait that leads to Hålkedalen beach. This is a nice little trip for the whole family.

The route starts at the public car park at Axellson Marin. The first part is a bit steep, but the hiking route is laid out in hairpin bends so that the climb is not so demanding. After this, the hiking route goes through forest terrain.

Keep to the right when you come to a crossroads in the forest. The route continues in a loop that returns to this point after you have been to the top.

When you approach the top of Oljeberget, the path leads to a viewpoint where you get an overview of Strömstad town with the ferry dock and Axelsson Marin and on to Hålkedalen.

View to the center of Strömstad with the green town hall

Viewpoint with the Kosterøyene in the horizon

The strait that leads into Hålkedalen beach

When you reach the top, you continue straight ahead on the blue-marked hiking path until you approach Hålkedalen beach. Here you follow the first footpath/dirt road to the left. It leads back to the car park.

More excursions: www.turideer.com

This week's excursion: Hike on a hiking trail near the center of Strömstad on Oljeberget.

Length: 1.7 km. Partial round trip.

Suitable for: Everyone, even small children. Wheelchairs and prams are fine.

Find out: Enter Axelsson Marin Strömstad in Google Maps. You will then come directly to the car park. Alternatively: Turn off towards Strömstad north from the E18. Drive through the center of Strömstad and continue past the ferry quay. A few hundred meters after this, the car park is on the right by a small mountain.

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