more stats
4,659 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
2,034 ft
High Point
-23 ft
Altitude change
2,011 ft
Altitude min
2,034 ft
Altitude start
2,011 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-4%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
121 ft
Distance climb
1,883 ft
Distance down
1,959 ft
Distance flat

Hemsilstigen Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #270940 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80063 in E-Biking
    • #62939 in Trail Running
    • #419945 in Hiking
    • #62870 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,580 in Mountain Biking · Norway [+]
    • #695 in E-Biking
    • #463 in Trail Running
    • #4,888 in Hiking
    • #460 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April-November
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Norsk (English below):
Dette er en enkel og stort sett flat sti som passer både til fotturer og sykling, og følger den glitrende Hemsila-elven. Egner seg godt for alle ferdighetsnivåer.

Den første delen går på litt breiere grus/gangvei frem til hengebroen ved Solstad. Her kan du velge å fortsette nedover elven for en lengre tur, eller krysse broen for å komme over på andre siden og følge Fiskumstigen tilbake mot sentrum for en kortere runde.

Dersom du fortsetter på samme side av elven, går stien over i en naturlig skogssti med røtter, lett terreng og herlig flyt. Den leder videre til Krikken vannverk, hvor du krysser Krikken-broen og deretter videre til Grønåsstigen.

English:
This is an easy and mostly flat trail suitable for both hiking and biking, following the sparkling Hemsila River. It’s well-suited for all skill levels.

The first section runs along a slightly wider gravel or walking path leading to the suspension bridge at Solstad. Here, you can choose to continue further down the river for a longer trip, or cross the bridge to the other side and follow Fiskumstigen back toward the town center for a shorter loop.

If you stay on the same side of the river, the trail transitions into a natural forest path with roots, light terrain, and a great flow. It continues to the Krikken waterworks, where you cross the Krikken bridge and then connect to Grønåsstigen.

Access Info

Bak Hemsedal brannstasjon i Hemsedal sentrum (Trøym). Du kan også gå fra turistkontoret via fortauet og ta av ved Power-butikken mot området bak brannstasjonen.
Parkering er tilgjengelig ved eller i nærheten av Hemsedal kommunehus, eller i Hemsedal sentrum.

Behind the Hemsedal Fire Station in Hemsedal centre (Trøym). You can also walk from the Tourist Office via the sidewalk and turn by the Power store toward the fire station area found behind it.
Parking Available at or near the Hemsedal Kommunehus (municipal building) or in central Hemsedal

Disclaimer

This is a multi-use trail, frequently used by hikers and local fishermen along the river. Please ride with care, control your speed, and always yield to pedestrians.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hemsilstigen located?
      Hemsilstigen is located in Hemsedal Backcountry, Norway. It is part of the Hemsedal Backcountry trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 60.85928, 8.56966.
      ▼ How hard is Hemsilstigen?
      Hemsilstigen is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hemsilstigen?
      Hemsilstigen has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,011 ft to 2,034 ft.
      ▼ Is Hemsilstigen a point to point trail?
      Hemsilstigen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hemsilstigen?
      Hemsilstigen is 4,659 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hemsilstigen?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hemsilstigen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hemsilstigen?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hemsilstigen are:
      • August (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Hemsilstigen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hemsilstigen are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Hemsilstigen?
      Hemsilstigen is a moderately popular trail. There have been 12 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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