Explore Sälen by bike

Explore Sälen by bike along gravel roads, forest tracks and trails through varied surroundings. Here, the focus is on the experience and endurance rather than technical skill.

In Sälen, you’ll find fantastic cycling on gravel roads, forest tracks and trails across varied terrain and difficulty levels. For those who want to experience the mountains from the saddle, you can also take the lift up and continue cycling at higher altitude.

Routes

Here you’ll find cycling routes that take you through Sälen on gravel roads, tarmac and easier trails – perfect for those who want to explore the area at their own pace.

Valle’s Cycle Route (Green) 2 km

• Bike type: MTB
• Surface: Tarmac and gravel pedestrian and cycle paths.
• Character: Easy, not hilly

Start/finish at SkiStar Lodge Lindvallen. The route follows pedestrian and cycle paths around Experium Square, Lindvallen’s Fäbod and Valleberget. An easy ride for the whole family.

King of the Hill (Red) 13 km

• Bike type: MTB, cyclocross
• Surface: Tarmac and gravel road
• Character: Technically easy but with demanding climbs
• Start/finish: Olnispagården, Sälen Village

The route is signposted one way and finishes at Gustav Express at the top of Lindvallen. It follows the old mountain road, Dammkölen, Sälfjällstorget, Gubbmyren, Köarskär and Sälfjällstangen up to the summit of Lindvallen (Hemfjället).

Hällaturen (Blue) 39 km

• Bike type: MTB, cyclocross, standard geared bike
• Surface: Tarmac and gravel road
• Character: Technically easy with some demanding climbs
• Start/finish: SkiStar Bike Park Trail, Experium Square

Cycle towards the roundabout at Fjällvägen. Continue towards Gubbmyren, then follow the gravel road straight ahead for approximately 13 km until you reach a four-way junction. Turn right at the junction and continue straight on at the next four-way junction. Then continue straight ahead on the larger road. The ride continues along the Västerdal River for approximately 12.5 km until you reach the northern bridge in Sälen. To return to the mountain, turn right and follow the old mountain road uphill. It is a steep climb here, so it’s worth saving some energy. Tip! Take a detour into Hällas Nature Reserve. You’ll pass a lovely swimming spot at Garpsätratjärn.

Cycle Routes from the Top of Gustav Express

For those looking to take their cycling to new heights, there are routes starting from the top of Gustav Express – offering mountain scenery, wide-open views and varied riding along the way.

Östfjällsstugan Return Route, Lindvallen Approx. 21 km

• Surface: Hiking trail, partly gravelled but also with extensive boardwalk sections
• Bike type: MTB
• Character: Partly downhill on boardwalk, followed by uphill climbs on gravel pedestrian and cycle path
• Start: Start/finish at the trail centre, Experium Square.

Take the Gustav Express lift up the mountain (tickets available in the SkiStar app). Then follow the hiking trail via Apotekarstugan down to Gammelgården. Much of the route includes boardwalk cycling. Continue along Kungsleden to Östfjällsstugan. Return the same way to the top of Lindvallen, or cycle Köardalsleden from Appetito back to the Gustav Express base station.

Lindvallen–Hundfjället (16 km) and Rörbäcksnäs (34 km)

• Surface: Gravel and tarmac road.
• Bike type: MTB
• Start: Lindvallen or Högfjället

The route passes through cabin areas all the way from Lindvallen to Hundfjället via Högfjällshotellet. Once in Hundfjället, you can continue to Rörbäcksnäs, where you’ll find excellent trail biking.

• Trail Biking in Rörbäcksnäs
• Nature Map Sälenfjällen

Hire a Bike in Sälen

If you don’t have your own bike, you can hire both hardtail trail bikes and e-bikes in Sälen – perfect options for riding on gravel roads, forest tracks and easier trails.