Trail descriptions Åre Bike Park – Downhill

Here you’ll find a short description of the trails in Åre Bike Park – Downhill.

Want to ride downhill in Åre Bike Park? You’ll need the ÅrePasset Medium or Large.

Trails in Åre Bike Park – Downhill

Here you’ll find short descriptions of the trails in Åre Bike Park – Downhill. This is lift-accessed mountain biking with trails in different difficulty levels, from green to black.

01. Easy rider – Blue

5,004 metres of pure riding enjoyment through Åre’s magnificent alpine zone, from the top station of the Kabinbanan all the way down to Hummeln. A wide, machine-built trail unlike anything else in Scandinavia, with countless berms and truly magical flow. Suitable for many levels, from first-time riders to more experienced cyclists.

02. Hällrajd – Black

A black expert trail that runs entirely across the bare rock slabs of Åreskutan in the alpine zone. Packed with natural obstacles, drops, steep roll-downs and rock gardens. A true Åre classic for advanced riders.

03. 1000-metersleden – Red

The first trail on Åreskutan built for freeriding, and nearly 20 years later it is still just as fun. A technical, rocky singletrack that really puts both line choice and cornering ability to the test. Just don’t forget to enjoy the view on the way down.

04. Hjulingen – Red

A wide, undulating trail that takes riders from the open mountain down to the World Championship plateau. Fast, rocky and at times technically demanding, but still possible to roll at a calmer pace if that’s what you prefer.

05. Svartberget – Black

Enjoy with care, and don’t let the seductive views distract you from the riding. This is a rocky and highly technical trail along the stunning Svartberget ridge. Line choice and concentration are everything.

06. Worldcup-leden – Green

A long transfer trail running from Hjulingen to the valley station of the Hummelliften. Many of the mountain’s best trails connect to and from Worldcup-leden.

07. Rödkullestigen – Blue

A moderately difficult singletrack that leads across the mountain heath, parallel with Worldcup-leden down to the World Championship plateau.

08. Organic – Blue

Organic links the Hummelliften mountain with the plateau at the VM8 mountain. A short, punchy little trail with a few small jumps.

09. Årevägen – Green

An easy but fast transfer trail running all the way from Rödkullevägen back to the Kabinbanan and VM6.

10. Bräckebäcksleden – Red

Scandinavia’s most beautiful singletrack? An undulating trail in perfect dirt winding through lush mountain birch forest, past magical waterfalls and babbling brooks, all the way down to the valley station of VM8. 400 vertical metres of some of the finest riding you’ll find.

11. French connection – Red

A narrow and technical singletrack leading from the upper section of Bräckebäcksleden to the lower section of Månskogen.

12. Bräckesvängen – Green

An easy and fun detour from Bräckevägen with lovely turns and great flow. Perfect for beginners wanting to try slightly more technical riding.

13. Månskogen – Blue

A wide and smooth singletrack with berms and small jumps running from the World Championship plateau down towards Stjärnvägen. Plenty of lovely turns in equally lovely surroundings. A perfect trail for the intermediate rider.

14. Getrappet – Blue

A continuation of Månskogen starting at Stjärnvägen, and one of Åreskutan’s most popular trails. A smooth singletrack with fantastic turns that is easy to ride, but difficult to ride really fast. A challenge for riders of all levels.

15. Wingman – Red

Possibly Åreskutan’s most talked-about trail, and for good reason. Wingman is a 3,300-metre machine-built jump trail packed with huge berms and around 50 equally big jumps. An adrenaline-filled, laughter-inducing ride all the way down to Stjärntorget.

16. Västra stjärnvägen – Red

A narrow and beautiful singletrack with a wonderful sense of speed. Packed with natural obstacles such as rocks and roots. A good feel for line choice and speed control is richly rewarded. Yet another classic Åre trail that has been ridden for generations.

17. Downhillbanan – Black

Åre’s downhill race course starts high up at Hummeln with a series of steep turns in soft mountain soil, before plunging straight into a highly technical rock section.
It is also possible to join the DH course from the top station of VM6 and throw yourself straight into a narrow, fast and technical challenge that does not let go until you reach Stjärntorget. One of Åre’s most demanding trails.

18. VM-vägen – Green

A transfer trail from Hummeln down to Worldcup-leden. A perfect and easy way to get to Månskogen.

19. Örnnästet – Blue

A short and narrow trail taking you from Hummeln down towards Rydbergs väg. Just try not to get distracted by the fantastic valley views as you pass the little house with the same name.

20. Rydbergs dropp – Black

One of Åreskutan’s most technical trails, short but extremely difficult. It formed the opening section of Åre’s World Championship course from 1999, and is in fact even tougher today. A steep start finishes with a drop onto Rydbergs väg.

21. Rydbergs väg – Blue

A beautiful and hugely enjoyable singletrack offering the mountain’s most exposed views as it rounds Örnnästet and leads down towards Worldcup-leden over technical terrain.

22. Ripbranten – Black

A legendary stretch of riding and one of the few remaining sections of Åre’s classic World Championship course. Incredibly steep, narrow, rocky and seriously technical singletrack finishing at the top station of the World Cup lift. Ride it and feel – quite rightly – like a world champion.

23. Uffes – Red

A fun and challenging trail with tight turns and lovely small jumps. The entrance can feel a little intimidating at first.

24. Bräckevägen – Green

An easy transfer trail running from Worldcup-leden down towards Årevägen.

25. LRF-vägen – Green

A transfer route from Bräckebäcksleden and Getrappet back to the Kabinbanan and VM6.

26. Serpentinen – Green

A long and easy trail from VM6 via the valley station of Hummelliften down towards Stjärntorget. A beginner’s first taste of downhill riding, and a very good one at that.

27. Flinbanan – Red

By far the most ridden trail on Åreskutan, starting directly at the VM6 unload and ending down by Fjällgården. An undulating machine-built jump trail with plenty of jumps and berms that bring out glorious G-forces. The name gives away the feeling after a run – don’t even try to hide your grin.

28. Lilla blå – Blue

One of Åreskutan’s most popular trails, like a twisty rollercoaster on two wheels. A machine-built trail with berms and perfectly sized jumps – which of course can also be rolled if you prefer.

29. Nelson – Black

A very steep and in places extremely technical singletrack surrounded by beautiful conifer forest. A trail that places high demands on courage, concentration and technique. For advanced riders only.

30. Tjärnis stig – Black

A narrow and winding singletrack running from Stjärnvägen and joining the DH course just above Stjärntorget. At times very steep and filled with wonderful switchbacks that really put your bike handling to the test.

31. Dubble Dave – Blue

A trail with tight turns and features that include jumps.

32. Kanonröret – Red

A short but challenging trail with built wallrides and wooden bridges.

33. Jannes rygg – Black

A short but very steep and rooty trail. Technically demanding, but excellent training for bigger challenges higher up the mountain.

34. Slippery when wet – Black

A short but tricky trail with a drop in the middle. A fun finish down towards VM6.

35. ÅBC-kicken – Red

The ride down towards Stjärntorget and VM6 ends, if you want it to, with one of Åre Bike Park’s biggest jumps. There is also an easier way around if you’re not in the mood to go big.

36. Cobra – Blue

A blue, flowing jump trail that suits many riders. From those riding for the first few times to those who are both faster and more experienced. Cobra is wide, smooth and packed with perfectly shaped berms where speed, turns and enjoyable jumps follow one another. In the middle of the trail you’ll find Åre Bike Park’s new landmark, the Snurveln bridge, which turns 360 degrees.

37. Whip it good – Black

This jump was completed for the 2020 edition of Åre Bike Festival and has already become a classic in Åre Bike Park.

38. Vinkelvolten – Blue

A machine-built trail from the top of VM6.

39. Flemming Fartland – Red

A machine-built trail with good speed.

40. Cobra Connect – Blue

New! A wide machine-built trail. Here you choose whether to continue towards Cobra or turn off towards Dubble Dave or Månskogen.