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      Leknes 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 and Trail Running. Scenery includes views and alpine terrain. Common trail features include rock gardens. Many trails are lit for night riding and family friendly. Popular destinations include Borgatoppen.
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Sep 27, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      41
      Trails Mountain Bike
      36
      Trails E-Bike
      11
      Trails Gravel Bike
      10
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      6
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      4
      Trails Hike
      33
      Trails Trail Running
      31
      Trails Snowshoe
      12
      Trails Nordic Ski
      13
      Total Distance
      44 miles
      Total Descent
      15,006 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,247 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,271 ft
      Reports
      24
      Photos
      24
      Completed Counter
      579
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      Popular Leknes Mountain Biking Trails

      • 75 ★ 3.7 • 2 miles • 183 ft • 93 •
      Great trail along a ridge with an fantastic view.
      • 35 ★ 3.4 • 3 miles • 284 ft • 36 •
      A lovely trail to the summit of Justadtinden. Shown here as a descent for MTB purposes, just reverse the trail to hike or push your bike up. A challenging trail towards the top for both hikers and bikers, whether going up or coming...
      • 40 ★ 3.7 • 1 mile • 49 ft • 36 •
      An alternative descent down off Smørdalskammen. Some really nice singletrack, a couple of sections that are steepish (and the reason for not giving it a green status) but not technical at all. It does get a little bit boggy and with...
      • 85 ★ 3.5 • 2 miles • 32 ft • 30 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions with a 32 ft black diamond climb. It features rock garden. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 40 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 23 ft • 15 •
      Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary with a 23 ft double black diamond climb. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 60 ★ 0.0 • 1,995 ft • 3 ft • 9 •
      Moderately popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 50 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 124 ft • 9 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 124 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 60 ★ 1.0 • 2 miles • 236 ft • 8 •
      Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. It features drop and rock garden. On average it takes 35 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Photos of Leknes Mountain Bike

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      Dec 21, 2012 @ 4:24pm
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      Nov 18, 2014 @ 3:50pm
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      Videos of Leknes Mountain Bike

      OTB
      mtb
      0:12 | 453 | Jul 19, 2019
      Dreamy Singletracks in Lofoten Islands
      mtb
      3:36 | 3144 | Sep 19, 2016
      360 view! Lofoten Islands, Norway
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      trail: Eltofttuva
      0:23 | 357 | Nov 18, 2014
      Lofoten - Mannen - MTB POV (& some drone...
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      9:28 | 12 | Sep 9, 2026 , Leknes
      Lofoten - Justavtinden - MTB POV & drone...
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      5:10 | 12 | Sep 9, 2026 , Leknes
      Mountainbiking up north
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      2:56 | 242 | Apr 20, 2024 , Leknes

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      Recent Comments

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      emluntrailGamle Uttakleivvei DownhillI don’t think this actually is a mtb trail....
      Jul 26, 2026 @ 5:00am
      Jul 26, 2026
      Roy-wtrailJustadtindenHikeabike up for 90%. I left my bike 1 km...
      Jun 24, 2026 @ 8:52am
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      Severin8F2T8CtrailJustadtindenDefinely Not blue. More Red or black. Gets...
      Aug 23, 2025 @ 12:36pm
      Aug 23, 2025
      Severin8F2T8CtrailSmørdalskammenVery nice Trail. View at the top is a dream....
      Aug 23, 2025 @ 12:34pm
      Aug 23, 2025
      kamila-qrutrailJustadtindenDefinitely not blue. Nice hike though.
      Jul 30, 2025 @ 1:21pm
      Jul 30, 2025

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike3638 miles13,891 ft20 miles2,247 ft
      #3,527#3224242,019
      E-Bike1114 miles3,412 ft6 miles1,434 ft
      #2,193#3120211
      Gravel Bike102 miles308 ft5,256 ft499 ft
      #3,758#178
      Adaptive Bike62 miles62 ft2,316 ft118 ft
      #3,764#174
      Winter Fat Bike43 miles394 ft1 mile978 ft
      #3,758#181
      Hike3333 miles12,395 ft18 miles2,247 ft
      #3,286#34242,159
      Trail Running3130 miles12,057 ft17 miles2,247 ft
      #2,887#3424113
      Snowshoe1213 miles5,991 ft8 miles1,316 ft
      #217#103
      Nordic Ski139 miles1,352 ft4 miles925 ft
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Leknes?
      Leknes has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Leknes?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Leknes are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Leknes?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in Leknes. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Leknes?
      The longest trail in Leknes is Justadtinden at 3.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Leknes?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Leknes?
      ▼ How many trails are in Leknes?
      Leknes has a total of 41 trails. Of those, 36 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Leknes to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Leknes?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Leknes is Tjønndalen to Løvdal with 693 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Leknes?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Leknes is Justadtinden with 2,062 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Leknes?
      Leknes supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Leknes?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Leknes is Gamle Uttakleivvei with an average grade of 9.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Leknes?
      The overall region status for Leknes is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 11 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 7
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Leknes?
      There are 10 trails in Leknes that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Leknes?
      The highest summit in Leknes is Hermannsdalstinden at 3,353 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Leknes?
      The most popular Strava segments in Leknes are:
      • smørdalskammen flyt (638 athletes)
      • Kiststeinheia DH (604 athletes)
      • Smørbukken :) (569 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Leknes.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Leknes?
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