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Pine Forest – Rapids Below the Dam loop from Vikersund

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Pine Forest – Rapids Below the Dam loop from Vikersund

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Pine Forest – Rapids Below the Dam loop from Vikersund

04:40

77.6km

710m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.1 km for 80 m

After 17.2 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.60 km

Pine Forest

Highlight • Forest

This sun-drenched section of forest is characterized by a high-canopy pine stand, where tall, uniform trunks allow ample light to reach the floor. For those exploring this area, the most striking feature is the dense carpet of heather and blueberry bushes that thrive in the acidic soil typical of the Norwegian interior.

The environment is a study in vertical rhythm, as the long, sharp shadows cast by the afternoon sun emphasize the linear nature of the old-growth pines. This type of open woodland is ideal for low-impact off-trail navigation, offering a soft, mossy understory that feels both secluded and expansive. It serves as a classic example of a boreal transition zone, where the lack of dense shrubs at eye level provides excellent visibility for spotting local wildlife or identifying the subtle changes in terrain that lead toward nearby lakes.

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6.38 km

Rapids Below the Dam

Highlight • River

The Rapids Below the Dam represent a high-energy transition zone where managed water release meets the natural riverbed. For those navigating the surrounding trails, the environment is defined by the constant roar of turbulent water and a distinct microclimate of cool, oxygenated mist that supports lush mosses and ferns along the rocky banks.

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6.84 km

Wooden Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This crossing is a wooden suspension bridge that acts as an important waypoint in the regional hiking network, offering close-up views of the power of the rapids and the surrounding steep rock walls that define this rugged Norwegian landscape. The area around the bridge feels distinctive—cool, moving air, the constant roar of rushing water striking jagged rocks, and the way the wooden planks thump hollow underfoot reinforce the sense of isolation.

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7.43 km

Kaggefoss

Highlight • Waterfall

17.2 km

Haugfoss

Highlight • Waterfall

77.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.3 km

31.7 km

6.02 km

5.25 km

1.73 km

596 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.2 km

8.44 km

4.13 km

2.43 km

2.39 km

992 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

27°C

11°C

0 %

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Pine Forest – Rapids Below the Dam loop from Vikersund

Pine Forest

Rapids Below the Dam

Wooden Suspension Bridge

Kaggefoss

Haugfoss

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