Cross-country skiing
The trail network in Hovden and Bykle stretches over 160 km, covering both forest and mountain terrain. The trails are regularly groomed, often daily, as long as weather and snow conditions permit. There are trails suitable for both adults and children, for beginners who are skiing for the first time, and for experienced skiers who have mastered the technique. The trails are designed for both classic and freestyle skiing.
- Respect other skiers
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Show consideration and be nice to other skiers.
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Show special consideration to children, and to elderly and disabled skiers.
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Keep to the right on the ski trail.
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Going uphill, you have to yield to skiers going downhill. for those who go downhill. Pay attention and give room.
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If necessary, skiers going downhill must give a warning – by shouting – to get attention. However, you are still responsible for being able to stop when required. If you fall, try to get to the side of the trail to avoid being hit by other skiers.
- Skiers coming from behind do not have right of way. When overtaking someone, you must step out of the tracks and pass them.
- Step out of the tracks when you stop to talk to other people or take a break.Det er høyrekjøring i skiløypa.
- Dog owners must show special considerations and have full control of their dogs. Remove dog droppings from the trail – and do not leave dog droppings bags behind!
- Active skiers on a training session have no privileges.
- Do not walk on foot in the cross-country trails. For this purpose, we recommend our winter hiking trails or pedestrian lanes.
- Learn how to respect the wild reindeer (see separate set of rules).
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- Respect the wild reindeer
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- Do not disturb wild reindeer, if possible visit an area without wild reindeer.
- Do not visit areas with wild reindeer during the calving season in May. In some places, access is prohibited (ref. hiking map of Hovden and Bykle).
- Follow marked trails.
- Keep your dog on a leash and acquaint yourself with the local leash law regulations.
- If you spot wild reindeer, do not approach them.
- Use binoculars and keep your distance.
Cross-country ski trails - Easy
Cross-country ski trails - Normal
Cross-country ski trails - Advanced
Cross-country skiing at the top of Storenos
Take the lift up to Storenos, and beautiful high mountain trails await you there. Be prepared for some challenging descents.
With cross-country skis in the chairlift, there are some rules you need to follow:
- You must have a keycard loaded for use in the chairlift. If you do not already have a day pass or season/year pass, you can load the keycard with points.
- Keycards can be purchased over the counter at the welcome center.
- A trip up with the chairlift costs 4 points per person.
- Sleds can be taken on the lift, but a ticket must be purchased at the welcome center. The ticket should be given to the lift staff.
During Easter, the following also applies:
- On Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Saturday, the last opportunity to take a sled on the lift is at 11:00 AM. This also applies to season and year pass holders. (This measure is to reduce delays in the queue)
Hovden Cross-country Arena
Hovden Cross-Country Arena has trails approved for major national ski races, but the area is equally suitable for beginners and for children or others who are learning to ski. There is a very varied trail offering with short, long, steep, and gentle trails in various loops.
The trails are groomed for both styles; classic and freestyle. There is also floodlighting at the stadium and in large parts of the trail network until eleven o'clock every evening.