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Services and information
Shuttling
A day of organized shuttling is by far the best way to enjoy mountain biking in Nesbyen. Most trails in Nesbyen offer 4 – 700 meters of downhill. Both Any Excuse to Ride and Trailhead Nesbyen is based in Nesbyen, but offers shuttling throughout Hallingdal. How many trips do you manage in one day?
Guiding
Trailhead Nesbyen: Certified guides at NMIG level 1 specializing in guiding and shuttling in Nesbyen’s trail paradise. Book guiding online.
Any Excuse to Ride: Certified guide at NMIG level 1 offering guiding and instructions from their base in Nesbyen. Also offers accommodation.
Bike shop, rental and workshop
The local bike shop Nesbyen Ski og Sykkel rent out full suspension mountain bikes both with and without electric motors. Also has a workshop that can help you get back out on the trail asap. Rent a bike online.
Bike friendly accommodation
Accommodation are found at Nesbyenbooking.no. Here you find suggestions of central accommodations that offer the facilities you need as a biker.
Hallingspranget
In the autumn of 2021, one of Northern Europe’s longest bike trails plan to open in Nesbyen. The spectacular 15 km trail called «Hallingspranget» will start at the mountain platou «Syningen», 1150 meters above sea level, and go all the way down to Nesbyen town center, 150 meters above sea level.
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Responsible riding
Your actions have critical impacts on the landscape, the trails, the animals and other trail users. Please read and follow the «Rules of the trail» from IMBA (International Mountain Bicycling Association).
Easy and medium level trails
A selection of the most popular trails in this category. You find more trails at Trailguide.net.
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Trytetrøkket
The easiest of all the bike trails in Nesbyen. Still funny, it winds its way through the pine forest in a 1.5 km loop. Suitable for bikers off all ages – with all types of bikes.
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Blåbærtrøkket
Perfect warm-up before the steeper trails from Utsikten! The 1.5 km long loop trail is located next to easy family trail «Trytetrøkket» and the lake «Trytetjern» in Nesbyen. Bikers of all ages can enjoy jumps, dozens of small berms and a small drop zone.
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Storetoppstien
Fun trail that can be ridden as a round trip from downtown Nesbyen. This trail will be included in the 15 km long trail HallingSpranget which will be completed in the autumn of 2021.
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Syninglia – Tverrlia
Scenic trail that offers fantastic views towards the mountains of Hallingskarvet, Hemsedal and Jotunheimen. Some ascent at the beginning, before reaching the top of the local ski resort. We recommend continuing to the trail «Tverrlia – Bøgahaugen».
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Tverrlia – Bøgahaugen
This fun hand- and machine-built trail offers a pleasant ride thorugh the forest. Recommended ridden east to west. Wooden bridges take you over streams and marsh areas, while the the trail has gravel cover.
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Bøgaset-linken
This trail continues west where the «Tverrlia – Bøgahaugen» trail ends. Hand- and machine-built trail with dosed turns and good flow. This trail section is part of the round trip «Nesfjellet rundt».
Challenging trails
A selection of the most popular trails in this category. You find more trails at Trailguide.net.
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Enduroløypa
This trail requires some pedalling and has plenty of technical sections, hence the name (Enduro trail). Rocky at first, then lovely trail through open pine forest. A nice warm-up trail for experienced bikers.
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Den Ravinde
Known as one of Norway’s best trails, this is definitely a must-try for all dedicated bikers. Loads of berms, jumps and high speed sections.
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Klassikeren
Long straight sections covered in pine needles encourage high speed, while roots and rocks encourage concentration. No jumps or drops required, but several optional challenges along the way.
Bike map
NB! The map is embedded from the national bike map service Trailguide.net. Use this website on your mobile phone to find your way around in Nesbyen and Hallingdal.
