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SaveAle trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Common trail features include drops, bridges and rock gardens. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Nödinge/Alefjäll, Skepplanda Norra/Hålanda and Alafors/Älvängen.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
257 trails
- E-Bike
34 trails
- Adaptive Bike
14 trails
- Horse
42 trails
- Hike
249 trails
- Trail Running
249 trails
Region Details
- 49
- 75
- 99
- 30
- 4
Region Status
Open as of Aug 20, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 259
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 257
- Trails E-Bike
- 34
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 54
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 14
- Trails Horse
- 42
- Trails Hike
- 249
- Trails Trail Running
- 249
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 102 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 55 miles
- Total Descent
- 12,289 ft
- Total Vertical
- 609 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 611 ft
- Reports
- 279
- Photos
- 1,555
- Completed Counter
- 4,545
Sub Regions
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Alafors/Älvängen
- 13
- 32
- 3
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Ale Bikepark
- 2
- 4
- 4
- 3
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Alvhem/Grönnäs
- 2
- 5
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Nödinge/Alefjäll
- 23
- 31
- 15
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Skepplanda
- 12
- 5
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Skepplanda Norra/Hålanda
- 17
- 21
- 8
- 1
Popular Ale Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 827 ft • 0 ft • 145 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 856 ft • 0 ft • 133 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 223 ft • 0 ft • 125 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features drop. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 551 ft • 0 ft • 113 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features drop and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 5.0 • 279 ft • 0 ft • 102 •
Moderately popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 384 ft • 0 ft • 90 •
Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 57 ft • 87 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 57 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
Ale Mountain Bike Routes
23 miles • 2,025 ft • 8 • Loop •
Grus- och stigrunda från Golfbanan i Alvhem genom Risveden. Ganska mycket backar.
5 miles • 1,039 ft • 14 • Race •
All Special Stages for the final Svartvitt Enduro for 2022.
Photos of Ale Mountain Bike
Videos of Ale Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Bohus Elljusspår | Aug 11, 2026 @ 12:11pm (Europe/Copenhagen) Aug 11, 2026 | Ideal | ForsmanFredrik | ||
| Mettjärn Runt | Aug 11, 2026 @ 12:11pm (Europe/Copenhagen) Aug 11, 2026 | Ideal | ForsmanFredrik | ||
| Fegisen | Aug 11, 2026 @ 12:11pm (Europe/Copenhagen) Aug 11, 2026 | Ideal | ForsmanFredrik | ||
| Vättlefjällsleden Granåsvägen - Jennylund | Aug 11, 2026 @ 12:11pm (Europe/Copenhagen) Aug 11, 2026 | Ideal | ForsmanFredrik | ||
| Vättlefjällsleden Dammekärr - Granåsvägen | Aug 11, 2026 @ 12:11pm (Europe/Copenhagen) Aug 11, 2026 | Ideal | ForsmanFredrik | ||
| Vättlefjällsleden Trollsjönäs - Dammekärr 1 | Aug 11, 2026 @ 12:11pm (Europe/Copenhagen) Aug 11, 2026 | Ideal | ForsmanFredrik | ||
| Vättlefjällsleden Trollsjönäs - Dammekärr 2 | Aug 11, 2026 @ 12:11pm (Europe/Copenhagen) Aug 11, 2026 | Ideal | ForsmanFredrik | ||
| Genom Skogen | Jun 25, 2026 @ 8:21am (Europe/Oslo) Jun 24, 2026 | Ideal | lopisar | ||
| Furulund - Torpvägen | Jun 25, 2026 @ 8:21am (Europe/Oslo) Jun 24, 2026 | Ideal | lopisar | ||
| Extraslingan | Jun 25, 2026 @ 8:21am (Europe/Oslo) Jun 24, 2026 | Ideal | lopisar |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| nixon88 | comment | trail | activity #101763941 | Aug 18, 2026 @ 6:42am Aug 18, 2026 |
| ForsmanFredrik | add | report | activity #101244291 and 6 more | Aug 11, 2026 @ 9:19am Aug 11, 2026 |
| jesper5SkP4A | ridden | trail | activity #100180813 | Jul 28, 2026 @ 12:30am Jul 28, 2026 |
| lopisar | add | report | activity #97754476 | Jun 25, 2026 @ 1:45am Jun 25, 2026 |
| lopisar | add | report | activity #97754475 and 4 more | Jun 25, 2026 @ 1:45am Jun 25, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Berm byggdes för övrigt i slutet av 2022,... | Aug 18, 2026 @ 6:42am Aug 18, 2026 | ||
| report | Tack för rapporten. Ja, denna stig blir bara... | Apr 21, 2026 @ 10:06pm Apr 21, 2026 | ||
| trail | Roliga segment och bredare väg än många... | Jun 30, 2025 @ 1:39am Jun 30, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fick vända, igenvuxet | Jun 30, 2025 @ 1:35am Jun 30, 2025 | ||
| report | Väldigt igenväxt. Inte kul. | Sep 17, 2023 @ 9:55pm Sep 17, 2023 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k6 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge22 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge2 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k6 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge23 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge2 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ale Bikepark | bike park | Ale |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 257 | 101 miles | 12,175 ft | 54 miles | 610 ft | #1,517 | #74 | 1,555 | 279 | 2 | 4,890 | |
| E-Bike | 34 | 15 miles | 1,401 ft | 8 miles | 607 ft | #3,338 | #72 | 247 | 228 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 54 | 27 miles | 2,500 ft | 14 miles | 610 ft | #5,348 | #90 | 46 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 14 | 7 miles | 623 ft | 4 miles | 604 ft | #2,417 | #94 | 32 | ||||
| Horse | 42 | 14 miles | 1,637 ft | 8 miles | 417 ft | #1,050 | #56 | 2 | ||||
| Hike | 249 | 100 miles | 11,594 ft | 53 miles | 610 ft | #1,462 | #69 | 276 | 1 | 304 | ||
| Trail Running | 249 | 100 miles | 11,594 ft | 53 miles | 610 ft | #1,051 | #71 | 276 | 1 | 2,853 | ||
| Downhill Ski | 1 | 348 ft | 62 ft | 348 ft | 62 ft | 12 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 2 miles | 167 ft | 4,862 ft | 108 ft | 48 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Ale?
Ale has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ale?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ale are:
- Vättlefjällsleden Granåsvägen - Jennylund (4.2/5)
- Mettjärn - Krossen (4.1/5)
- Morgan (4.1/5)
- Jumps (4.1/5)
- Kattlebergsstigen 1 (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Ale?
There are 23 parking locations listed in Ale. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Ale?
The longest trail in Ale is Vättlefjällsleden Trollsjönäs - Dammekärr 2 at 2.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ale?
The best hiking trails in Ale are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ale?
The best trail running trails in Ale are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Ale?
Ale has a total of 259 trails. Of those, 257 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ale to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ale?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Ale is Hållsdammsleden Bräckan - Hålbäckstjärn with 228 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ale?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Ale is Frövet - Grönnäs with 238 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Ale?
Ale supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ale?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Ale is Påvels Stig 2 with an average grade of 10.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Ale?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Ale are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Ale?
The overall region status for Ale is Clear / Green. Out of 151 trails:
- Clear / Green: 138
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Ale?
Yes, Ale supports e-bike riding. There are 35 trails in Ale that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Ale?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Ale are: View all mountain biking routes in Ale.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ale?
The most popular Strava segments in Ale are:
- Håll Ut Gruset Är Snart Slut Ifall Du Vågar Svänga Vänster Och Skratta I Skogen (469 athletes)
- MTB Heden under kraftledningen (457 athletes)
- MTB Öst lysevattnet och under kraftledning (441 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Ale?
There are 5 technical trail features (TTFs) in Ale. Some popular features include:
- Your Doom! (Rock Garden)
- Spång (Ladder Bridge)
- Klipphäll med drop (Rock Face)
- Rullbart Drop / Rollable Drop (Drop)
- Nice Bergvägg (Rock Face)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Ale?
Yes, there are 14 accessible/adaptive trails in Ale. View all adaptive trails in Ale for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ale?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Ale are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Ale?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ale are:
- Slereboåns Dalgång 2 (4/5)
- Kattlebergsstigen 1 (5/5)
- Rapungaberget Runt (3.5/5)
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