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2.7 miles
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
431 ft
High Point
381 ft
Altitude min
381 ft
Altitude start
381 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade max
2.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,239 ft
Distance down
4,117 ft
Distance flat
A mix of single track and forest roads that leads to a very beautiful single track along the riverside. At some places the trail is only a few meters from the river It is a nice experience to watch the river pick up speed as it transitions from flat and calm to the white water rapids of Brudforsen before it continues to Storforsen, which is one of Europes largest waterfalls. The single track closest to the river is really nice, so if you don´t want to do the whole thing - take a shortcut there using the forest roads. The trail is marked with red ribbons on trees here and there
Detailed Description
Älven Loop is a 3 mile popular easy route located near Älvsbyn. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 49 ft with a max elevation of 431 ft then descends -48 ft.
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Stats
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Distance3 miles
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Avg time23 min 49 sec
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Altitude min381 ft
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Altitude start381 ft
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Altitude end381 ft
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Climb49 ft
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Descent-48 ft
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Grade max-2.8%
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Grade min2.9%
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Distance climb1 mile
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Distance down4,239 ft
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Distance flat4,117 ft
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