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title: "Mountain Biking Beitostølen — All 11 Trails in Trail Arena"
description: "Complete guide to Beitostølen Trail Arena — 11 trails: Garlirunden (3.6 km), Red Rush, Blue Flow, Funduro and more. Difficulty, km, tips — season June–September."
type: guide
category: omrader
tags: [beitostolen, trail arena, mountain biking, mtb, off-road cycling, downhill, green, blue, red, black, valdres]
date: "2026-03-17"
relatedRoutes: [beitostolen-trail-arena, beitostolen-trail-arena-ekspert, beitostolen-sentrum-nybegynner-mtb, bitihorn-mtb, beitostolen-mosetertoppen-mtb]
relatedPlaces: [beitostolen, vaset]
---
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question="What trails are available at Beitostølen Trail Arena?"
answer="Beitostølen Trail Arena has 11 marked trails from green to black: Garlirunden (3.6 km, green, beginner), Blue Flow (blue, purpose-built flow trail with jumps), Red Rush (red, newest downhill with tabletop jumps, Trailguide ID 11055), Funduro (red/black, technical descent), 80/20 trail (red, used in enduro national championships), Tutjernkampen (black, rocky alpine terrain) and 5 others. All trails are free, season June–September."
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# Mountain Biking at Beitostølen — All 11 Trails in Trail Arena
Beitostølen Trail Arena is Norway's only full-scale mountain bike facility in the high mountains — 11 marked trails from 900 to 1350 masl, all framed by Jotunheimen as a backdrop. The trails are free to ride. The ski lift provides comfortable uplift when you want to ride down again.
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## Map and Navigation
Before you get on your bike, download or open one of these maps:
- **Digital map (GPS):** [Trailguide.net/Beitostølen](https://trailguide.net/#14/61.2635/8.8984) — shows your position and all trails
- **Paper map (PDF):** Download from visitbeitostolen.no — shows trails with extra detail
- **Starting points:** Beitostølen village centre (930 masl) or the Garli car park
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## All 11 Trails — Complete Overview
### 🟢 1. Green 1 — Family Path Along the Mountain
**Difficulty:** Green (very easy)
**Terrain:** Wide, well-maintained path with fantastic views into the mountains
**Suited for:** Everyone, including children with little experience
**Tips:** Can be ridden in both directions. Works as an alternative to the walking and cycling path along FV51 — perfect for families wanting to avoid road traffic.
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### 🟢 2. Garlirunden — Norway's Most Beautiful Beginner Forest Trail
**Length:** 3.6 km
**Difficulty:** Green (easy)
**Elevation profile:** Flat to gently rolling
**Terrain:** Berms, rollers and bridges built specifically for beginners
**Suited for:** Everyone — from age 6 and up, families, terrain beginners
**Strava link:** [Garlirunden on Trailguide](https://trailguide.net/#14/61.2635/8.8984)
**Tips:** Start at the Garli car park (follow signs from the village centre). "Perhaps Norway's most beautiful mountain bike offering for beginners" — and it holds true. The berms are well built, the rollers are fun, and the views are stunning. A great warm-up lap before picking up speed on the blue trails.
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### 🟢 3. Grønnekinkampen — Natural Trail with a View
**Difficulty:** Green (easy)
**Terrain:** Natural trail along the mountain side
**Suited for:** Beginners and intermediates
**Warning:** There is a small crux (tricky section) near a stream close to the bottom — the very youngest children should wait until next year.
**Views:** Great views across the whole area from the trail.
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### 🔵 5. Funduro Trail — Technical Descent You'll Want to Lap Again and Again
**Difficulty:** Blue (intermediate) with sections of red
**Terrain:** Fun technical descent designed to be lapped repeatedly with the lift
**Suited for:** Intermediates and experienced riders
**Strava record:** Available on Strava — can you beat it?
**Tips:** The hardest sections can be avoided with alternative lines. Combine with Blue Flow for a full half-day session.
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### 🔵 6. Blue Flow — The Perfect Flow Trail Experience
**Difficulty:** Blue (intermediate)
**Terrain:** Purpose-built flow trail in the lift zone — berms, rollers and jumps
**Suited for:** Intermediates
**Tips:** Do a relaxed warm-up lap on Garlirunden or Green 1 before going full speed here. The trail is designed to be ridden fast when you hit the right line. Take the lift up after each descent.
**Season:** Normally opens the same day as the ski lift (check visitbeitostolen.no for opening date).
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### 🔴 7. The 80/20 Trail — Enduro Track with National Championship History
**Difficulty:** Red (demanding)
**Terrain:** From the top of Knausen to the village — mostly descending, some traversing and a little climbing
**Length (estimated):** 3–4 km descent
**History:** Used during the national enduro league (80/20 series) event at Beitostølen in 2019. Refurbished in 2020.
**Suited for:** Experienced trail riders
**Tips:** Ride Blue Flow a couple of times as a warm-up. The 80/20 demands good technique through corners and rocky sections.
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### 🔴 11. Red Rush — The Newest and Most Exciting Downhill Trail ⭐
**Difficulty:** Red (demanding)
**Terrain:** Focused on jumps and playfulness — tabletop jumps and large berms for an adrenaline-filled experience
**Strava/Trailguide:** [Red Rush on Trailguide (ID 11055)](https://trailguide.net/11055)
**Suited for:** Experienced trail riders
**What makes Red Rush special:** Unlike Blue Flow, you do **not need to brake** — you build your own speed by hitting the right line. The tabletop jumps give genuine airtime. The large berms let you choose your line based on speed. This is the trail that sets Beitostølen apart from other Norwegian facilities.
**Tips:** Ride Blue Flow twice as a warm-up so you know the feel. Red Rush is more forgiving than Tutjernkampen, but you MUST hit the lines to get the flow.
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### ⚫ 8. Tutjern Alternative — Crux Hunting
**Difficulty:** Black (expert)
**Terrain:** Challenging alternative to Tutjernkampen with many small cruxes along the way
**Challenge:** Can you clean it without dabbing?
**Warning:** Many hikers on the trail — ride carefully and give plenty of warning.
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### ⚫ 9. Tutjernkampen–Synberget — Alpine Riding on Rock
**Difficulty:** Black (expert)
**Terrain:** Up and down with lots of rock and multiple line choices — finishes in the birch forest
**Suited for:** Experienced technical riders
**Season:** Opens late (snow) — check visitbeitostolen.no. June/July is typical opening.
**Tips:** Take your time on the climb. The Synberget descent demands rock-solid line choice.
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### ⚫ 10. Fremsida av Knausen — Steep and Technical
**Difficulty:** Black (expert)
**Terrain:** Steep and technical natural trail, completed in autumn 2020
**Suited for:** Experts with strong technical background
**Tips:** Often combined with the 80/20 trail for a full expert day.
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## Day Plans — by Level
### Beginner Day (5–6 hours)
1. **Garlirunden** × 3 (10.8 km) — learn technique, build confidence
2. **Green 1** × 1 — rest on the wide path
3. **Grønnekinkampen** × 1 — first natural trail
4. **Green 1** again to finish
- Take the lift up once to save your legs
- Total: ~20–25 km, 300–400 hm
### Intermediate Day (5–6 hours)
1. **Garlirunden** × 1 (warm-up)
2. **Blue Flow** × 3 (take the lift)
3. **Funduro** × 2
4. **80/20 Trail** × 1 (finish with the big one)
- Total: ~35–45 km, 800–1000 hm
### Expert Day (6–7 hours)
1. **Garlirunden** × 1 (warm-up)
2. **Red Rush** × 3 (focus on jumps and line)
3. **80/20 Trail** × 2
4. **Tutjernkampen** × 1
5. **Fremsida av Knausen** × 1
- Total: ~50–60 km, 1200–1500 hm
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## Practical Information
### Bike Rental at Beitostølen
- **lokal operatør Beitostølen** (check directly): MTB, eMTB, children's bikes, bike trailers. Open daily summer season.
- **Intersport Beitostølen** (Knutstøl, tel. 61 36 33 00): MTB and eMTB rental, full service workshop
- Price: 400–600 kr per day (MTB), 600–900 kr (eMTB)
- Book in advance during peak season (July/August)
### Lift Access
- The ski lift runs from Beitostølen village centre up to the mountain
- Lift pass: check prices at visitbeitostolen.no (varies by season)
- Bikes are allowed on the lift
### Opening Hours and Season
- **Season:** June–September (depends on snowmelt)
- **The green trails** open earliest (May–June)
- **Higher trails** open later (Tutjernkampen may have snow until July)
- Always check [visitbeitostolen.no](https://www.visitbeitostolen.no/stories/beitostolen-trail-arena/) for current opening status
### Trail Rules (Important!)
1. You always give way to pedestrians
2. Limit your speed on narrow trails and blind sections
3. Warn pedestrians well in advance
4. Do not ride trails after heavy rainfall (damages the surface)
5. Do NOT skid-brake your rear wheel on descents
6. Carry your bike through boggy areas
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## Wet Days — Which Trails Handle Rain?
Rain changes everything at Trail Arena. Some trails become slippery mud baths, others drain well and can be ridden hours after a shower. Know the difference — so you avoid destroying trails and your knees.
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**Rules of thumb:**
- **Under 5 mm rain in last 2 hours:** Green trails and Garlirunden are fine. Blue Flow at reduced speed.
- **Over 5 mm or sustained rain:** Stick to Green 1 and Garlirunden. Everything else does more harm than good.
- **After extended rain (12+ hours):** Wait a full day. Dirt trails need time to dry.
- Check [yr.no/Beitostølen](https://www.yr.no/nb/v%C3%A6rvarsel/daglig-tabell/1-211102) before heading out — the rain radar shows if it's clearing.
---
## Bike Setup for Trail Arena — Tyres, Pressure and Suspension
The right setup makes the difference between flow and frustration. Trail Arena has varied terrain — from smooth gravel to technical rocky alpine — and one setup doesn't fit all.
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**Tyre tread tips:**
- **Green trails + Garlirunden:** XC tyres with low profile work. You don't need aggressive knobs.
- **Blue Flow + Funduro:** Allround trail tyres (e.g. Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II, Schwalbe Hans Dampf). Balance between grip and rolling resistance.
- **Red/black trails:** Aggressive enduro tyres with soft compound up front. Rocky sections demand grip.
- **Rental bikes:** lokal operatør and Intersport set up their bikes with trail tyres that work on everything. Ask about tyre pressure at pickup.
---
## Combine Trail Riding with Gravel and Road
After your MTB day you can continue with:
- [Beitostølen–Yddin mountain farm roads](/ruter/beitostolen-yddin-seterveier-gravel) — gravel on the summer farm tracks south of Trail Arena
- [Valdresflya cycling route](/ruter/valdresflya) — classic climb on tarmac
- [Mjølkevegen stage 2](/ruter/mjolkevegen-etappe-2-ruten-beitostolen) — start of the great gravel adventure
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