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view all areas »Gävle trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped thousands of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, E-Biking, Snowmobiling, Nordic Skiing, Dirtbiking and Backcountry Skiing. Trails here are often faint trail, sandy and rocky. Scenery includes ridgelines. Common trail features include rock gardens, bridges and rock slabs. Many trails are family friendly and lit for night riding. Amenities include picnic spots. Popular destinations include Bomhus, Sätraskogen and Valbo.
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- Mountain Bike
1,480 trails
- E-Bike
48 trails
- Adaptive Bike
176 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
126 trails
- Horse
86 trails
- Hike
1,440 trails
- Trail Running
1,429 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
13 trails
- Snowmobile
25 trails
- Backcountry Ski
13 trails
- Nordic Ski
25 trails
Region Details
- 239
- 662
- 490
- 88
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Sep 23, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 1,509
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 1,480
- Trails E-Bike
- 48
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 316
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 176
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 126
- Trails Horse
- 86
- Trails Hike
- 1,440
- Trails Trail Running
- 1,429
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 13
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Trails Snowmobile
- 25
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 13
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 25
- Total Distance
- 555 miles
- Total Descent
- 10,345 ft
- Total Vertical
- 344 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 344 ft
- Reports
- 2,371
- Photos
- 898
- Completed Counter
- 14,042
Sub Regions
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Åbyvallen
- 17
- 23
- 2
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Bomhus
- 72
- 79
- 21
- 1
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Brynäs
- 8
- 2
- 1
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Eskön
- 5
- 1
- 1
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Forsbacka
- 12
- 9
- 2
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Hagaström
- 21
- 17
- 5
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Hamrångefjärden
- 5
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Harnäs / Furuvik
- 17
- 14
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Heden
- 9
- 3
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Hedesunda
- 5
- 3
- 1
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Hemlingby Friluftsområde
- 26
- 43
- 4
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I14 övningsområde
- 37
- 52
- 5
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Mårdäng
- 18
- 12
- 5
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Mårtsboskogen
- 4
- 10
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Norrlandet
- 43
- 39
- 7
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Rörberg
- 62
- 13
- 1
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Sätraskogen
- 49
- 67
- 18
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Skidstavallens Stigområde
- 23
- 12
- 1
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Testebovallen
- 21
- 3
- 1
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Trödjegropen
- 36
- 1
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Valbo
- 58
- 27
- 1
Popular Gävle Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 840 ft • 6 ft • 76 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary with a 6 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,598 ft • 33 ft • 70 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 774 ft • 0 ft • 69 •
Popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,585 ft • 3 ft • 68 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 1,381 ft • 0 ft • 67 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 942 ft • 0 ft • 67 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,001 ft • 0 ft • 65 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,484 ft • 3 ft • 64 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features bridge. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
Gävle Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 67 ft • 13 • Loop •
En trevlig mtb-slinga i Testeboskogens naturreservat, Skidstavallens friluftsområde. Slingan bjuder på...
★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 204 ft • 25 • Out & Back •
The finest trails on site combined to make a fine ride. The difficulty varies from easy to moderate, and...
★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 67 ft • 12 • Loop •
Skidstavallens lite svårare mtb-slinga. Det kommer avsnitt med lagom tekniska stenpartier. Ute på...
★ 4.0 • 4,124 ft • 33 ft • 4 • Loop •
Skidstavallens gröna slinga passar för nybörjare.
2 miles • 270 ft • 17 • Loop •
This is a hard track with some technicals on decending and pretty steep climbs, though not so long. In...
9 miles • 175 ft • 13 • Point to Point •
Hemlingby-Valbo köpcentrum, Gästrikeleden Etapp 1 You can refill with candy and food at Gävle Bro. Se...
Photos of Gävle Mountain Bike
Videos of Gävle Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Barnstigen | Sep 23, 2026 @ 5:14pm (Europe/Stockholm) Sep 23, 2026 | Ideal | nickebendrik SSB | ||
| Hemlingby MTB 2,5km Del 5 | Sep 23, 2026 @ 5:14pm (Europe/Stockholm) Sep 23, 2026 | Ideal | nickebendrik SSB | ||
| Kungsbäck - 5 Km | Aug 31, 2026 @ 8:34am (Europe/Stockholm) Aug 30, 2026 | Ideal | torbjorn1 | ||
| Ceremonin | Aug 31, 2026 @ 8:34am (Europe/Stockholm) Aug 30, 2026 | Ideal | torbjorn1 | ||
| Bamsestigen | Aug 27, 2026 @ 5:33pm (Europe/Stockholm) Aug 27, 2026 | Ideal | nickebendrik SSB | ||
| Lindbacka | Aug 27, 2026 @ 5:33pm (Europe/Stockholm) Aug 27, 2026 | Ideal | nickebendrik SSB | ||
| Roox And Roll | Aug 27, 2026 @ 5:33pm (Europe/Stockholm) Aug 27, 2026 | Ideal | nickebendrik SSB | ||
| Granskogen | Aug 27, 2026 @ 5:33pm (Europe/Stockholm) Aug 27, 2026 | Unknown | nickebendrik SSB | ||
| Genväg 1 Skidsta | Aug 27, 2026 @ 5:33pm (Europe/Stockholm) Aug 27, 2026 | Unknown | nickebendrik SSB | ||
| Rosens | Aug 27, 2026 @ 5:33pm (Europe/Stockholm) Aug 27, 2026 | Ideal | nickebendrik SSB |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| nickebendrik | add | report | activity #104471357 and 1 more | Sep 24, 2026 @ 12:08am Sep 24, 2026 |
| torbjorn1 | add | report | activity #102740721 | Aug 31, 2026 @ 2:28am Aug 31, 2026 |
| torbjorn1 | add | report | activity #102740720 | Aug 31, 2026 @ 2:28am Aug 31, 2026 |
| nickebendrik | add | report | activity #102493891 and 14 more | Aug 27, 2026 @ 8:59pm Aug 27, 2026 |
| nickebendrik | add | report | activity #102493890 and 2 more | Aug 27, 2026 @ 8:59pm Aug 27, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Gör en stigrapport (Trail report) istället. | Oct 14, 2025 @ 12:13pm Oct 14, 2025 | ||
| trail | Försökta cykla stigen från norr. Den... | Oct 14, 2025 @ 11:25am Oct 14, 2025 | ||
| trail | Kass | Sep 13, 2025 @ 10:14am Sep 13, 2025 | ||
| trail | Tyvärr har det monterats stängsel vid... | May 24, 2025 @ 12:18am May 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | Mountainbiking allowed in reverse direction | Aug 20, 2024 @ 10:47pm Aug 20, 2024 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Forsbacka pumptrackbana | skill park | Gävle | |
| Tonys Plaza - Alderholmens skatepark | skill park | Gävle | |
| Duro Skillpark | skill park | Gävle | |
| Skidstavallens Skillpark | skill park | Gävle |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 1,480 | 538 miles | 9,911 ft | 123 miles | 344 ft | #79 | #3 | 892 | 2,370 | 32 | 14,553 | |
| E-Bike | 48 | 16 miles | 253 ft | 4 miles | 259 ft | #1,924 | #46 | 2,042 | 810 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 316 | 225 miles | 3,983 ft | 61 miles | 262 ft | #822 | #26 | 10 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 176 | 128 miles | 2,090 ft | 34 miles | 262 ft | #76 | #10 | 219 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 126 | 48 miles | 548 ft | 8 miles | 217 ft | #150 | #21 | 113 | ||||
| Horse | 86 | 33 miles | 456 ft | 6 miles | 210 ft | #275 | #22 | 611 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 1,440 | 531 miles | 9,928 ft | 123 miles | 344 ft | #73 | #5 | 2,337 | 8 | 496 | ||
| Trail Running | 1,429 | 531 miles | 9,944 ft | 123 miles | 344 ft | #38 | #2 | 6 | 2,333 | 11 | 6,247 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 13 | 6 miles | 39 ft | 3,504 ft | 164 ft | #272 | #6 | 157 | 2 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 4,708 ft | 141 ft | 7 ft | 153 | |||||||
| Snowmobile | 25 | 13 miles | 138 ft | 2 miles | 220 ft | #67 | #5 | 30 | ||||
| Backcountry Ski | 13 | 12 miles | 338 ft | 3 miles | 135 ft | #208 | #20 | 469 | 25 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 25 | 34 miles | 830 ft | 9 miles | 213 ft | #274 | #33 | 21 | 379 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Gävle?
Gävle has 22 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Gävle?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gävle are:
- Tångberget Trail (4.1/5)
- Skidsta Flow (4.1/5)
- Gröndalstigen (4.1/5)
- Murlandastigen (4/5)
- Pukslagaren (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Gävle?
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What is the longest trail in Gävle?
The longest trail in Gävle is Gästrikeleden Långhällsskogen-Glamsen at 3.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Gävle?
The best hiking trails in Gävle are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Gävle?
The best trail running trails in Gävle are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Gävle?
The best dirtbiking trails in Gävle are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Gävle?
Gävle has a total of 1,509 trails. Of those, 1,480 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Gävle to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Gävle?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Gävle is Gästrikeleden Långhällsskogen-Glamsen with 98 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Gävle?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Gävle is Kyrkstigen Axmarby Stickasjön with 101 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Gävle?
Gävle supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Snowmobiling, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Gävle?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Gävle is Hemlingbybacken Höger Spår with an average grade of 8.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Gävle?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Gävle are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Gävle?
The overall region status for Gävle is Clear / Green. Out of 972 trails:
- Clear / Green: 920
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 19
- Significant Issue / Amber: 29
- Closed: 4
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Can I ride an ebike in Gävle?
Yes, Gävle supports e-bike riding. There are 21 trails in Gävle 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 Gävle?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Gävle are: View all mountain biking routes in Gävle.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Gävle?
The most popular Strava segments in Gävle are:
- Roox and roll. (650 athletes)
- Hemlingby Friluftsområde - 10 km (617 athletes)
- Skansbron österut (402 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Gävle?
There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Gävle. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Gävle.
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What trails are closed in Gävle?
There are currently 4 closed trails in Gävle. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 920
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 19
- Significant Issue / Amber: 29
- Closed: 4
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Gävle?
Yes, there are 176 accessible/adaptive trails in Gävle. View all adaptive trails in Gävle for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Gävle?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Gävle are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Gävle?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Gävle are:
- Gamla Siken (2/5)
- Småmurarna (4/5)
- Pukslagaren (4/5)
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