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Hellas Loop

An 18km blue loop around Stockholm's MTB paradise.

Mountain Biking Moderate

Distance
18 km
Ascent
268 m
Descent
267 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
25 m
High Point
68 m
Gradient
Hellas Loop Map

Hellas (Hellasgarten), located in the lush and sprawling Nacka Nature Reserve, is a mere stone’s throw from Stockholm city centre and a local’s favourite for mountain biking. There are hundreds of kilometres of cross country singletrack to keep all levels of rider ripping up new routes for themselves every visit.

Description

“Flat and technical” are what the majority of Hellas’ tracks are known for, with a lot of rock slabs, roots and north shores to try. According to local pro rider Aaron Gooch, “the terrain in Hellas is one-of-a-kind. The ground has lots of bedrock, which sticks up pretty much everywhere, resembling a high alpine terrain but on the flat.”

When you take a rest from all those technical descents to stop and look around, you’ll see thick woodland, tranquil lakes, and the city skyline in the background. This route is an 18km blue loop taking you past many of Hella’s scenic highlights.

Sources

https://www.redbull.com/se-en/stockholms-best-inner-city-escape-trails https://hellasgarden.se/en/ https://www.trailforks.com/route/hellas-blaa-ut-grona-hem

Difficulty

Moderate

Mostly stable trail tread with some variability, with unavoidable obstacles 8in/20cm tall or less. Other obstacles such as rock gullies and steep sections may exist. Ideal for lower intermediate riders.

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between March and October

Features

  • Technical
  • Picturesque
  • Singletrack
  • In the forest
  • Roots
  • Rock Slabs

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