Hemsilstigen Trail at Hemsedal Backcountry

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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

Hemsedal Backcountry
Difficulty Rating

Blue Rate
Local Popularity
50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
Global Ranking
#235306 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #174511 in E-Biking
- #297478 in Trail Running
- #308750 in Hiking
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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