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SaveSandnes 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, Trail Running, Hiking, Adaptive Biking, E-Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Popular destinations include Melshei, Varatun Bike Park and Vagleskogen.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
35 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Adaptive Bike
7 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Hike
32 trails
- Trail Running
33 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 1
- 3
- 11
- 9
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Apr 8, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 35
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 35
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 10
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 32
- Trails Trail Running
- 33
- Total Distance
- 13 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,323 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,128 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,206 ft
- Reports
- 13
- Photos
- 7
- Completed Counter
- 513
Sub Regions
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Kalbergsskogen
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Melshei
- 2
- 7
- 8
- 2
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Vagleskogen
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Varatun Bike Park
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- 1
Popular Sandnes Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 1,453 ft • 0 ft • 29 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 2,008 ft • 9 ft • 22 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 9 ft green climb. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 1,234 ft • 0 ft • 21 •
Heftig sti med store hopp. Intense trail with big jumps.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,014 ft • 0 ft • 20 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 4.5 • 1,585 ft • 0 ft • 19 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 971 ft • 0 ft • 16 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features drop and jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 1,322 ft • 0 ft • 15 •
Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary with a 0 ft black diamond climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 2,881 ft • 13 ft • 13 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 13 ft green climb. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Sandnes Mountain Bike
Videos of Sandnes Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Koskenkorva | Aug 2, 2024 @ 5:58am Aug 2, 2024 | Dry | jt9021 | ||
| Parallellen | Oct 29, 2023 @ 2:00am Oct 29, 2023 | Ideal | msoyland | ||
| Via Bella Badass | Oct 29, 2023 @ 2:00am Oct 29, 2023 | Ideal | msoyland | ||
| Moon Booter | Oct 29, 2023 @ 2:00am Oct 29, 2023 | Ideal | msoyland | ||
| Grusvei | Oct 29, 2023 @ 2:00am Oct 29, 2023 | Ideal | msoyland | ||
| Trailhead Climb | Oct 29, 2023 @ 2:00am Oct 29, 2023 | Ideal | msoyland | ||
| Twister | Oct 29, 2023 @ 2:00am Oct 29, 2023 | Ideal | msoyland | ||
| Sti forbi Biskhusberget | Apr 27, 2023 @ 8:12am Apr 27, 2023 | Ideal | jt9021 | ||
| Skogaberget til skogsprett | Oct 8, 2022 @ 4:55pm Oct 8, 2022 | Wet | jt9021 | ||
| Skogaberget til parkering #2 | Oct 8, 2022 @ 4:55pm Oct 8, 2022 | Wet | jt9021 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oddern82 | wishlist | trail | activity #98627810 and 1 more | Jul 7, 2026 @ 2:46am Jul 7, 2026 |
| Aalen94 | wishlist | trail | activity #97637926 | Jun 23, 2026 @ 10:44am Jun 23, 2026 |
| Aalen94 | wishlist | trail | activity #97549413 and 3 more | Jun 22, 2026 @ 2:09am Jun 22, 2026 |
| Aalen94 | ridden | trail | activity #97549378 | Jun 22, 2026 @ 2:07am Jun 22, 2026 |
| Aalen94 | wishlist | trail | activity #97549352 and 6 more | Jun 22, 2026 @ 2:06am Jun 22, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k5 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge9 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Completionist0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k5 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge9 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varatun Bike Park | bike park | Sandnes | |
| Sandnes sykkel- og aktivitetsgård | skill park | Sandnes | |
| Sandvedparken Pumptrack | skill park | Sandnes |
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 | 35 | 13 miles | 4,321 ft | 7 miles | 1,129 ft | #4,816 | #41 | 7 | 13 | 2,107 | ||
| E-Bike | 4 | 1 mile | 266 ft | 1,414 ft | 515 ft | #3,050 | #39 | 13 | 1,364 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 10 | 5 miles | 79 ft | 2,680 ft | 505 ft | #7,728 | #51 | 9 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 3 miles | 43 ft | 1,827 ft | 505 ft | #1,367 | #28 | 4 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 2,323 ft | 26 ft | 545 ft | 400 ft | #979 | #26 | |||||
| Horse | 2 | 1 mile | 10 ft | 387 ft | 318 ft | #20 | ||||||
| Hike | 32 | 13 miles | 3,773 ft | 6 miles | 1,119 ft | #4,503 | #47 | 13 | 275 | |||
| Trail Running | 33 | 13 miles | 4,058 ft | 6 miles | 1,119 ft | #3,905 | #47 | 13 | 193 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Sandnes?
Sandnes has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sandnes?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sandnes are:
- Parallellen (4.1/5)
- Magi på Sti (4.1/5)
- Moon Booter (4.1/5)
- Vidkun Kvistling (4.1/5)
- Off The Radar (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Sandnes?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Sandnes are:
- August (41 activities)
- September (19 activities)
- July (17 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Sandnes?
There are 10 parking locations listed in Sandnes. 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 Sandnes?
The longest trail in Sandnes is Storeto fjellet til rasteplass at 4,078 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Sandnes?
Sandnes has a total of 35 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Sandnes to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sandnes?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Sandnes is Steinfjellet up with 234 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Sandnes?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Sandnes is Ålgård DH with 429 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Sandnes?
Sandnes supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Sandnes?
The following bike services are available in Sandnes:
- Bike Shop (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Sandnes?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Sandnes is Steinfjellet up with an average grade of 9.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Sandnes?
Out of 13 trails:
- Clear / Green: 13
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Can I ride an ebike in Sandnes?
Yes, Sandnes supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in Sandnes that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Sandnes?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Sandnes are:
- DH (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Sandnes?
The highest summit in Sandnes is Store Skykula at 2,953 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Sandnes?
The most popular Strava segments in Sandnes are:
- Siste bratte del aboreetbakke (1,146 athletes)
- Siste del aboreetbakken (1,128 athletes)
- Vassvikveien Climb (951 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Sandnes?
Yes, there are 7 accessible/adaptive trails in Sandnes. View all adaptive trails in Sandnes for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Sandnes?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Sandnes are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Sandnes?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Sandnes are:
- Koskenkorva (0/5)
- Sti forbi Biskhusberget (0/5)
- Riaren rundt (0/5)
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