more stats
1,506 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:01:48
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
2,515 ft
Altitude min
2,534 ft
Altitude max
2,530 ft
Altitude start
2,516 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
305 ft
Distance climb
653 ft
Distance down
548 ft
Distance flat
00:01:48
Avg time

Hakkespetten Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #199158 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58687 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Jun-Oct
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2022

Norsk (English below):
Hakkespetten ble åpnet sommeren 2022 etter stor suksess med Skurfen, og er et tydelig bevis på fremgangen i både stibygging og kunnskap hos den lokale aktøren bak disse bærekraftige stiene.

Her får du en mer krevende opplevelse med bordtopper, plankeelementer, skarpe svinger og en avslutning på steinlagt sti. Du trenger stisykkelerfaring og en god terrengsykkel for å få fullt utbytte av løypa.

I samme område finner du flere ferdighetsstier i ulike vanskelighetsgrader. Et fint forslag er å bygge opp nivået gradvis:
Start med Ustedalsfjorden Rundt (10 km), deretter inn på Fossekallen (grønn), videre til Moltekroken (lys blå), så Skurfen (blå), og avslutt med Hakkespetten (mørk blå). Til slutt er du nesten tilbake ved starten – kanskje klar for en ny runde?

Adkomst:
Start fra Ustedalsfjorden Rundt og følg skilting til ferdighetsstiene øst for fjorden.

English:
Hakkespetten opened in summer 2022 following the great success of Skurfen, showcasing the progress and craftsmanship of the local company building these sustainable trails.

This is a more technical trail with tabletops, wooden features, tight bermed turns, and a rock section at the end. You’ll need some mountain bike experience and a proper bike to fully enjoy the trail.

Several trails in the area are designed for skill progression. A great ride suggestion is:
Start with the Ustedalsfjorden loop (10 km), then ride Fossekallen (green), continue into Moltekroken (light blue), then into Skurfen (blue), and finish with Hakkespetten (dark blue). You’ll end up close to the starting point – ready for another lap?

Access:
Start from the Ustedalsfjorden loop and follow signs to the skills trails on the east side of the lake.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hakkespetten located?
      Hakkespetten is located in Vestlia Bike Park, Geilo, Norway. It is part of the Vestlia Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 60.52017, 8.1858.
      ▼ How hard is Hakkespetten?
      Hakkespetten is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hakkespetten?
      Hakkespetten has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,515 ft to 2,534 ft.
      ▼ Is Hakkespetten a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hakkespetten is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ How long is Hakkespetten?
      Hakkespetten is 1,506 ft long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hakkespetten?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hakkespetten. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hakkespetten?
      Hakkespetten is best visited during: Jun-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Hakkespetten? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hakkespetten are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hakkespetten?
      The estimated time to ride Hakkespetten is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,506 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Hakkespetten?
      Hakkespetten is a very popular trail. There have been 92 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 133 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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