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1,660 ft
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:02:29
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
00:02:29
Avg time

Fossstien Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Askim
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57196 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110645 in E-Biking
    • #151848 in Trail Running
    • #7661 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.

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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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        6:56 | 247 | Dec 10, 2019 , Askim
        youtuber 25 Jun 2019 riding down down: Fosstien in Askim
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        2:50 | 285 | Dec 7, 2019 , Askim

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Fossstien

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fossstien?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fossstien are:
        • June (2 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ 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?
        The estimated time to ride Fossstien is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,660 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ 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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