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2,956 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:02:57
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
55 ft
Altitude min
66 ft
Altitude max
66 ft
Altitude start
66 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-3.4%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
528 ft
Distance climb
784 ft
Distance down
1,644 ft
Distance flat
00:02:57
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Västerbäck Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Långhällsskogen
    Älvkarleby
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #148279 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41397 in Trail Running
    • #180130 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Västerbäck is a 901 m popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Älvkarleby. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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        Gästrike/Upplandsleden, Älvkarleby - Gävle
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Västerbäck

        ▼ Where is Västerbäck located?
        Västerbäck is located in Långhällsskogen, Älvkarleby, Sweden. It is part of the Långhällsskogen trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 60.57849, 17.40656.
        ▼ How hard is Västerbäck?
        Västerbäck is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Västerbäck?
        Västerbäck has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 55 ft to 66 ft.
        ▼ Is Västerbäck a point to point trail?
        Västerbäck is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Västerbäck?
        Västerbäck is 2,956 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Västerbäck?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Västerbäck. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Västerbäck?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Västerbäck are:
        • July (5 activities)
        • May (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Västerbäck? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Västerbäck are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Västerbäck?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Västerbäck. The trail is 2,956 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Västerbäck?
        Västerbäck is a very popular trail. There have been 54 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 54 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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