Hallingdal is slowly turning into one of the largest and most diverse MTB playgrounds in Norway. Visit one, or several, of the six mountain biking destinations in the valley for a fun and active holiday.
Mountain biking in Hallingdal
Get ready to play in more than 120 kilometres of trails spread across six destinations in Hallingdal!
The valley is a mecca for anyone who loves mountain biking.
Pick and choose between family-friendly trails, fast-paced flow trails, technical enduro trails and more!
A mountain biking paradise
Geilo, Nesbyen, Ål, Gol, Hemsedal and Flå are all top destinations for mountain biking in the Hallingdal valley. Together, they have formed Hallingdal Rides, Scandinavia's largest selection of mountain bike optimized trails, which means you are never far away from a mountain biking adventure when in the valley.
Start the day with lift-based biking in Geilo or Hemsedal, continue to Gol and Ål for epic high mountain singletracks, and end the day with shuttle-based enduro racing in Nesbyen! If you're hungry for even more, Høgevarde at Flå are also in the works of building one of Europe's largest network of mountain bike trails.
Mountain biking for all
Mountain biking does not have to mean full on speed and steep hills. It can be just as fun to cruise down on undulating, traversing flow trails.
The Flow Motion trail at Geilo, the Silverstone flow trail at Hemsedal, and the 17 kilometre long bike trail Hallingspranget in Nesbyen are all suitable for families and beginners, and a lift to the top and shuttle buses makes it easy to have fun on repeat with minimal pedalling needed. There are also many family-friendly trails throughout the valley.
If you're all new to mountain biking, you should also check out the five surfaced pumptracks in the valley.
Remember that you don't have to have all kinds of fancy equipment to go mountain biking. All trails graded green or blue, can be ridden with a standard mountain bike.
- Plan your trip according to skill level. For families, it's recommended to choose either green or blue marked trails
- Trails marked as green are suitable for beginners. Blue marked trails fits for those who have some experience with mountain biking.
- You can use a standard mountain bike on green and blue marked trails. Suspension fork is not a must, but can increase the feeling of mastery.
- Make sure that your bike is in good condition, and double-check your breaks. When in doubt, ask a qualified bicycle mechanic for help.
- Have a starting point for your trip as close to the trail as possible. Too much transportation can make the little ones impatient.
- Start easy and choose shorter trails! You can always go for another round.
- Plan for breaks. Always have water and something sweet in your backpack.
- Consider getting a mountain biking instructor for the whole family! With a little help and guidance, you will see progression.
Go with a guide!
It's always a good idea to go mountain biking with a certified guide. The guides have first-hand knowledge of the area, and if you're lucky, they'll show you some cool trails outside the official trail map.
In the Hallingdal valley, there are five certified guide companies:
- Any Excuse to Ride and Trailhead Nesbyen (Nesbyen)
- Geilo Aktiv (Geilo)
- Tunet Sport (Hemsedal)
- Ål Adventure (Ål)
Note: If you choose to go without a guide, do remember to respect both the wildlife and other trail users. And always follow the trail code.
Tour cycling through mountains and valleys
Plan for a whole cycling holiday with a bike tour through navvy history on Norway's most popular cycle route, Rallarvegen – 82 kilometres of mountainous scenery before you end up by the western fjords!
Mjølkevegen between Gol and Vinstra in the Gudbrandsdalen valley is another beautiful route. Ride the whole 250 kilometres, or take a shorter day trip.
Active holiday guaranteed
Hallingdal’s charming villages also offer hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and lots of fun for the kids. Meet the wild animals in the Bear Park, Bjørneparken, in Flå and Langedrag Naturpark in Nesbyen, and test your climbing skills in the climbing parks at Ål, Geilo and Hemsedal.
Biker-friendly services
Go where the trail calls! Find tailor-made services for mountain bikers in Hallingdal.
ÅlHallingdal Bike Park
Bicycle park in Hallingdal Holiday Park. This has been built to suit all ages and levels. Ål in Hallingdal is famous for cycling and its many bicycle opportunities. The bike park is a diverse cycling area for the whole family. Everyone will find suitable challanges, no matter if you need support wheels or if you have been biking for many years. The park will be a great arena with play in focus and practice your basic mountain biking skills. The park is for the eager teenager, daddy riding the Birkebeinerritt, mum bicycling to work, and the youngest girl with a balance bike. It is free to use for everyone and it is always open! This is a good addition to the existing bike park at Ål School, which has been newly renovated.
GeiloRallarvegen
Rallarvegen – the navvy road – runs through a dramatic, lush and challenging landscape rich in culture, history and unique nature. The road was built by hand at the turn of the last century to transport equipment and food during the construction of the Bergen railway. Today Rallarvegen is one of Norway’s most popular bicycle routes and runs 80 km from Haugastøl – Finse – Hallingskeid by Vatnahalsen to Flåm. Along the way you can learn more about Finse, the Bergen railway and Rallarmuseet (the Navvy Museum) at Finse. You can add an extra 23 km by travelling east along highway 7 from Geilo to Haugastøl and from Myrdal to Voss. If you come from the west, you can continue into the mountains around Hallingdal. Because of the difference in altitude from Haugastøl, 988 m.a.s.l, through Finse 1222 m.a.s.l. Most people chose to take the bicycle train to Finse before returning to Geilo. Rallarvegen starts at Haugastøl and has a slight ascent up to Storurdi and Finse. Partly on rough surface (pebbles and gravel) the route runs west, slightly ascending up to Fagernut and then down to Hallingskeid. The road through Klevagjelet to Myrdal is steep and partly unsecured, so you should be careful and it is recommended to step off the bike. From Myrdal, by Vatnahalsen Hotel, there is a steep descent down the 21 road bends (Myrdalssvingene). From Kårdalen (summer dairy with Norwegian goat cheese) the last lap runs through the lush and dramatic Flåmsdalen down to Flåm. The train journey by Flåmsbanen is a highlight. The 20 km by train between the mountain stations Myrdal and Flåm by the fjord take about 55 minutes. Along the way you will see some of the most magnificent Norwegian mountains, with an ever-changing panorama of mountains and thundering waterfalls. The train runs slowly or stops completely to let the passengers enjoy the finest views. At Myrdal Flåmsbanen corresponds with the Bergen railway back to Geilo. Distance: From Geilo: 103 km. From Haugastøl: 80 km. If you wish to take your time and stop many times you should allow for spending 3-4 days. Accommodation is available at tourist cabins and hotel. However, it is also possible to cover the whole distance in one day. Surface: Fine gravel road Rent your bike at Haugastøl 1000moh!
Book nowÅlMountain biking
Mountain biking in Ål gives you exciting challenges in beautiful nature, whether you prefer a trails in the high mountains, in the forest or close to the centre. A selection of bike trips for mountain biking and cycling on idyllic gravel roads in the mountains have been tracked and you can find them at trailguide.no/ (private and unofficial website). New and organized trails will be established in the years to come as an result of the big mountain bike commitment in Ål and Hallingdal. Downhill cycling is possible to try in Huckfest Bike Park at Ål Ski centre. Suitable for people who enjoy speed and excitement! You will also find a selection of facilitated downhill pathways of varied difficulty all over Ål. The cycle park is also arena for the bicycle festival Huckfest Bike Festival every summer. The park is open parts of the summer and on request. In 2021, a new trail opened up right above the train station in Ål city center. Flowy, machine- and manmade trails, superfun for both adults and children. See trailguide for map. If you are looking for singletrack up in the mountains, Ål is the perfect place. Some of the trails in the mountain can be combined with shuttling. Starting up in the mountains and ending in Ål city centre. Ål Adventure can give you tourtips and also offer guided terrain- and downhill cycling in exciting areas in Ål and Hallingdal. See Ål Adventure for more information.
ÅlHillbilly MTB
Hallingdal has magnificent trails for terrain cycling in beautiful nature. Experience the landscape where east meets west when sitting on your bike. Feel the excitement while cycling downhill several hundred metres from the high mountain, down to the bottom of the valley. Hillbilly MTB arranges many different bike events and offers cycling activities, equipment and logistics for your cycling experience in Hallingdal. They also help out with tailor-made programs for groups; cycling in the high mountains and in the bike park (min. 4 people). They have terrain bikes with full suspension, helmets and protection gear for rent. Huckfest Bike Festival in Ål is a big yearly terrain cycle festival which is their main event.
Experience it for yourself!
Mountain biking in Geilo
Huckfest bike festival in Ål
Nesbyen trail camp
Mountain biking in Norway
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