The skill trails at Geilo offer thrilling gravel paths with bumps, turns, and several challenging features. From the bike park below Vestlia Resort, you’ll find several of these trails, with even more awaiting you on the other side. The skill trails are well-marked and easily accessible from Ustedalsfjorden on the Vestlia side.
The skill trails can be combined with a ride around Ustedalsfjorden, followed by a return to the Vestlia bike park for even more cycling fun.
Length: 0,8 km. Difficulty: Green. Lift: No.
Røyskatten begins right by the pump track and guides you on a fun loop through the forest before returning to the pump track. Along the route, you'll find small, enjoyable features that you can either ride over or go around if you prefer. It's an exciting loop perfect for the whole family who loves cycling.
Length: 0.7km. Difficulty: Blue. Lift: No.
This is the first family-friendly bike trail built in Hallingdal. Skurfen is crafted to provide maximum flow and smiles per meter! As a bonus, you'll ride through stunning surroundings. The trail is enjoyable for all skill levels, featuring constructed turns, plenty of rollers, and beautiful views. It has a compact, smooth gravel surface that withstands all weather conditions. Along the trail, you'll find several rest areas with benches.
Length: 0.5km. Difficulty: Blue. Lift: No.
A blue-graded trail featuring numerous berms, alternative lines, and several rollable jumps. It's the perfect way to wrap up a ride in the Ustedalsfjorden trail network. The trail has a compact gravel surface and can be enjoyed in all weather conditions.
Length: 0.4km. Difficulty: Red. Lift: No.
Looking for more challenges and airtime? Revesvingen is the trail for you. To ride Revesvingen, start in Skurfen. Just past the highest point and after the rest area, you'll find the entrance on the right. Revesvingen is narrower than Skurfen and built with local materials. It features several cool jumps, all of which can be rolled.
Length: 0.7km. Difficulty: Green. Lift: No.
Fossekallen is perhaps the most idyllic trail in the valley, located right by the beautiful Ustedalsfjorden. The trail is machine-built with a compact and smooth surface. You're never far from the Vestlia bike park and hotel, making it safe for kids to explore on their own. We recommend cycling Fossekallen as part of a loop that starts with Røyskatten, continues on Fossekallen via the access trail to the gravel road Ustedalsfjorden Rundt, and finishes with Skurfen.
Length: 0.3km. Difficulty: Green. Lift: No
Length: 0.6km. Difficulty: Blue. Lift: No.
Moltekroken is an extension of the trail network around Ustedalsfjorden. This trail weaves through the landscape with small berms and fun bumps, rewarding you with a fantastic flow experience. The segment ends at Hakkespetten, and combined with Skurfen and Fossekallen, it forms a family-friendly loop of approximately 3 kilometers. Here, you can ride round after round and enjoy the experience!
Length: 0.3km. Difficulty: Red. Lift: No.
Skrukketrollet is a classic, hand-built narrow trail segment starting from Skurfen. This trail is narrower and has rougher terrain compared to other trails around Ustedalsfjorden. It’s perfect for honing skills that can be applied to Geilo’s extensive natural trail network or for those seeking a change from the machine-built flow trails.
Length: 0.5km. Difficulty: Blue. Lift: No.
Bever’n is a trail packed with excitement in a compact space. You'll encounter features like bumps, rocky elements, and opportunities for airtime if you're feeling daring. This trail is sure to become a favorite you'll ride over and over again.
Located right by Geilohallen, Bever’n was originally designed as a training ground for Geilo IL. It's open to everyone and offers plenty of biking fun! The trail is ideal for practicing cornering techniques and bike balance.
The skill trails are conveniently located right by the bike park and near Geilo Summer Park. Here, you can rent bikes, try lift-assisted biking, and enjoy lunch at Basecamp Restaurant. The surrounding area offers several exciting activities, such as the Høyt & Lavt Climbing Park. This makes it easy to combine your bike ride with other fun experiences.
Before you tackle the bike trails, it’s important to understand the different difficulty levels. Knowing what each color code represents will enhance your safety and make your experience more enjoyable. Watch the videos below to get a better understanding of the various trails, including skill trails, flow trails, and general mountain biking.
