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
- 3˚
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.
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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
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Technical
- Picturesque
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Roots
- Rock Slabs