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1,660 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:02:14
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
307 ft
Altitude min
345 ft
Altitude max
309 ft
Altitude start
312 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
961 ft
Distance climb
614 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:02:14
Avg time

Fossstien Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #160059 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #181226 in E-Biking
    • #165861 in Trail Running
    • #6008 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,147 in Mountain Biking · Norway [+]
    • #2,304 in E-Biking
    • #984 in Trail Running
    • #9 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Norsk
Smuss dobbelt spor fra sykkelveien i nærheten av gamle Fossum-broen, så slutter den og øverst på stien er smuss singletrack delen nær skiltet og barrieren er grus få meter ned, så er det tilbake til smuss singletrack, noen flekker kommer svært nær elven, noen steder har klippene ned til elva.
Stien går ned til en grasslette og svaberg ved elva.

English
Dirt dual track from the bikepath near old Fossum bridge then it ends and from the top of the trail is dirt singletrack the section near the sign and barrier is gravel few meters down, then it's back to dirt singletrack, some spots get very close to the river, some spots have cliffs down to the river.
The trail goes down to a grass & rocky shore area near the river.

Access Info

Norsk
Nær gamble Fossum bru, til høyre for Foss gård, rett mot skogen. Du vil se et sykkel og gang vei skilt.

English
Near old Fossum bridge, to the right of Foss farm property, go straight into the woods. you will see a cycle and walk path sign.

Tags
Bridges
Local Trail Association

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Fossstien Trail Reports

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Aug 13, 2023 @ 1:51pm
Aug 13, 2023
Stengt på grunn av flom. Closed due to flood. https://www.smaalenene.no/stenger-av-for-ferdsel-ved-glomma-ber-folk-vise-varsomhet/s/5-38-1416129
Jun 25, 2019 @ 1:49pm
Jun 25, 2019
reporter a hole at the downhill down from the barricade, where the trail gets narrower, maybe 5-10cm and 5 cm deep maybe, otherwise smooth, after a while...
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      Directions to fossstien trailhead (59.598310, 11.093780)

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      youtuber I found an overgrown trail and rode back up...
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      2:50 | 396 | Dec 7, 2019 , Askim
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fossstien located?
      Fossstien is located in Askim, Norway. It is part of the Askim trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 59.59831, 11.09378.
      ▼ How hard is Fossstien?
      Fossstien is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fossstien?
      Fossstien has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 307 ft to 345 ft.
      ▼ Is Fossstien a point to point trail?
      Fossstien is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fossstien?
      Fossstien is 1,660 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fossstien?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fossstien. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Fossstien? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fossstien are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fossstien?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Fossstien. The trail is 1,660 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fossstien?
      Fossstien is a very popular trail. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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