Datasets · Nature
The route base, already linked to every property.
A national overview of hiking trails, ski tracks, cycle routes and other outdoor routes, plus facilities (rest areas, lean-to shelters, bathing spots, viewpoints and similar). Local outdoor recreation councils and hiking associations compile and quality-check the dataset, and Kartverket supplies it to Placepoint through Geonorge.
What the dataset contains
The route base in Placepoint
A national overview of hiking trails, ski tracks, cycle routes and other outdoor routes, plus facilities (rest areas, lean-to shelters, bathing spots, viewpoints and similar). Local outdoor recreation councils and hiking associations compile and quality-check the dataset, and Kartverket supplies it to Placepoint through Geonorge.
The dataset is used in municipal land-use planning and case handling under the Planning and Building Act, in impact assessments for projects that may affect outdoor recreation values, and as decision support when prospecting for property with leisure and recreation qualities. Part of Placepoint's map layers for family and accessibility. Related: Outdoor recreation areas from the Norwegian Environment Agency (Miljødirektoratet), Marka boundary for Oslomarka.
This text is based on the dataset documentation, synced 16 October 2026.
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About the datasetLarge carnivore management zones
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About the datasetOutdoor recreation in protected areas
Protected areas that are also registered as outdoor recreation areas, with protection type and management authority.
About the datasetGrey areas
A national map of grey areas: land that is already in use or heavily affected by building and construction, including buildings, structures and permanent surfaces.
About the datasetOutdoor recreation areas
Areas mapped and valued using the method in Miljødirektoratet's guide M98-2013 "Kartlegging og verdsetting av friluftslivsområder" (mapping and valuing outdoor recreation areas).
About the datasetHow often is the route base updated?
Weekly. The frequency follows the source and is shown on the dataset in Placepoint.
Where does the data come from?
From Kartverket. We collect the data, check its quality and place it on the right property, with the source and date on every field.
How do I see the route base for a property?
Look up the address in Fusion and turn on the Nature map layer. The dataset is a separate layer there. Click on the map to see the details in the property panel.
Can I get the dataset programmatically?
Yes. The same data is available in Placepoint API and in Placepoint AI through MCP, so you can bring it into your own systems and agents.
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