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SaveHammerfest trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Nordic Skiing and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail. Many trails are family friendly.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
15 trails
- E-Bike
9 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
4 trails
- Hike
15 trails
- Trail Running
15 trails
- Nordic Ski
6 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 4
- 3
Region Status
Open as of Sep 12, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 15
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 15
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 15
- Trails Trail Running
- 15
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 6
- Total Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,498 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,004 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,190 ft
- Reports
- 20
- Photos
- 1
- Completed Counter
- 50
Popular Hammerfest Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1,562 ft • 0 ft • 5 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. It features berm. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 4.0 • 2,936 ft • 272 ft • 4 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 272 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 842 ft • 17 ft • 4 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 17 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 294 ft • 3 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 294 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 140 ft • 3 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 140 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 3,274 ft • 0 ft • 2 •
A nice rocky trail that runs from the top of the local ski hill. Primarily singletrack, but but trail forks from time to time, giving plenty of options for line choice. When the dirt access road at the top goes up to left, the trail...
• 5 ★ 3.0 • 3 miles • 431 ft • 1 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 431 ft green climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.
Photos of Hammerfest Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storfjellet | Jul 11, 2025 @ 6:06pm Jul 11, 2025 | Dry | bratt-o | ||
| Jans Water Switchback | Jul 15, 2024 @ 5:33am Jul 15, 2024 | Ideal | Jolltt | ||
| Til skytebanen | Aug 7, 2023 @ 7:30pm Aug 7, 2023 | Ideal | Pmorty | ||
| Storfjellet til UFOen | Aug 24, 2021 @ 11:42am Aug 24, 2021 | Ideal | Pmorty | ||
| Alpinstien | Aug 24, 2021 @ 11:42am Aug 24, 2021 | Variable | Pmorty | ||
| Hjertepumpe Draget | Aug 20, 2020 @ 8:45am Aug 20, 2020 | Ideal | Pmorty |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cykeljohan | update | region | activity #83050404 | Oct 26, 2025 @ 7:00am Oct 26, 2025 |
| Cykeljohan | add | trail | activity #82094641 and 5 more | Oct 10, 2025 @ 4:28pm Oct 10, 2025 |
| bratt-o | add | report | activity #75881152 | Jul 14, 2025 @ 3:42am Jul 14, 2025 |
| mtbboy1993 | update | region | activity #58589598 | Sep 9, 2024 @ 6:35am Sep 9, 2024 |
| Jolltt | add | report | activity #55680829 | Jul 15, 2024 @ 6:52am Jul 15, 2024 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Be aware of the shooting range, if a red flag... | Jul 16, 2020 @ 10:46am Jul 16, 2020 |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 15 | 12 miles | 2,497 ft | 5 miles | 1,004 ft | #6,947 | #61 | 1 | 20 | 526 | ||
| E-Bike | 9 | 11 miles | 2,356 ft | 5 miles | 1,004 ft | #3,647 | #47 | 20 | 39 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 4 miles | 276 ft | 4,970 ft | 869 ft | #2,810 | #12 | 3 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 79 ft | 1,286 ft | 203 ft | #2,815 | #12 | 2 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 4 | 4 miles | 351 ft | 3,560 ft | 915 ft | #1,240 | #38 | 2 | ||||
| Horse | 3 | 3 miles | 135 ft | 2,054 ft | 915 ft | 3 | ||||||
| Hike | 15 | 12 miles | 2,497 ft | 5 miles | 1,004 ft | #6,127 | #65 | 20 | 534 | |||
| Trail Running | 15 | 12 miles | 2,497 ft | 5 miles | 1,004 ft | #5,648 | #65 | 20 | 12 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 6 | 1 mile | 141 ft | 2,943 ft | 151 ft | #540 | #29 | 84 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Hammerfest?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Hammerfest are:
- Pionèren (4.1/5)
- Alpinstien (4.1/5)
- Hjertepumpe Draget (4/5)
- Klatring helt opp til postkassa (4/5)
- Jans Water Switchback (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Hammerfest?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Hammerfest are:
- September (15 activities)
- July (9 activities)
- August (7 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Hammerfest?
Check the Hammerfest trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Hammerfest?
The longest trail in Hammerfest is Baksalen Rundbane at 4.9 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Hammerfest?
Hammerfest has a total of 15 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Hammerfest to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Hammerfest?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Hammerfest is Baksalen Rundbane with 132 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Hammerfest?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Hammerfest is Alpinstien with 155 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Hammerfest?
Hammerfest supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Hammerfest?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Hammerfest is Klatring helt opp til postkassa with an average grade of 9.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Hammerfest?
The overall region status for Hammerfest is Clear / Green. Out of 5 trails:
- Clear / Green: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in Hammerfest?
Yes, Hammerfest supports e-bike riding. There are 9 trails in Hammerfest that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Hammerfest?
The highest summit in Hammerfest is Cuokkaras'sa at 1,131 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Hammerfest?
The most popular Strava segments in Hammerfest are:
- Bratteste opp Varfjellveien (344 athletes)
- Varfjellveien 12 Climb (332 athletes)
- Varfjellveien 86 Climb (323 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Hammerfest?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Hammerfest are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Hammerfest?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Hammerfest are:
- Hjertepumpe Draget (4/5)
- Klatring helt opp til postkassa (4/5)
- Jans Water Switchback (4/5)
Activities
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