Hiking and walking
Bortelid offers many great hiking opportunities along trails, marked mountain paths, and groomed tracks.
Breathe in the fresh winter air, enjoy the silence, and experience nature up close. Snowshoeing is a fun and relaxing activity suitable for all ages, and a great way to stay active in the winter landscape. Bring your family and friends and discover the joy of exploring Bortelid's beautiful winter scenery on snowshoes!
Breathe in the fresh winter air, enjoy the silence, and experience nature up close. Snowshoeing is a fun and relaxing activity suitable for all ages, and a great way to stay active in the winter landscape. Bring your family and friends and discover the joy of exploring Bortelid's beautiful winter scenery on snowshoes!
Breathe in the fresh winter air, enjoy the silence, and experience nature up close. Snowshoeing is a fun and relaxing activity suitable for all ages, and a great way to stay active in the winter landscape. Bring your family and friends and discover the joy of exploring Bortelid's beautiful winter scenery on snowshoes!
Breathe in the fresh winter air, enjoy the silence, and experience nature up close. Snowshoeing is a fun and relaxing activity suitable for both young and old, and a great way to stay active in the winter landscape. Bring your family and friends and experience the joy of exploring Bortelid's beautiful winter landscape on snowshoes!
Breathe in the fresh winter air, enjoy the silence, and experience nature up close. Snowshoeing is a fun and relaxing activity suitable for both young and old, and a great way to stay active in the winter landscape. Bring your family and friends and experience the joy of exploring Bortelid's beautiful winter landscape on snowshoes!
Whether you are hiking or cycling, you are sure to find a trip that suits you and your family. There are several lean-tos and barbecue shelters that make for great destinations. Bring the family along for a memorable nature experience.
Mountain bike trail that is also great for hiking to the viewpoint at Skardheitoppen. There is a steep descent after the summit if you follow the trail all the way around. Alternatively, you can walk back a bit and follow the trail further north back to the town center.
Round trip distance: 2.9 km
Elevation gain: 70 m
Mountain hike to Bortelid's highest peak. From the town center, walk to the ski resort and follow the DNT trail (red-marked) up the ski slope and past Kvitevatn. Turn left about 500m after the Kvitsyn lean-to shelter and follow the blue-marked trail to Skrivarknuten. The hike takes 5-6 hours.
Round trip distance: 12 km
Elevation gain: 415 m
Long mountain hike to the DNT cabin at Gaukhei for experienced hikers. The trip takes 1-2 days and the trail is marked with red paint.
Round trip distance: 34 km
Elevation gain: 415 m
Follow the red-marked trail past Kvitevatn. You will reach a great lean-to shelter with a fire pit and views of Kvitevatn and the surrounding mountains. The hike takes 3-4 hours round trip from the town center.
Round-trip distance: 6.6 km
Elevation gain: 225 m
A gently rolling trail that goes from the town center and around Murtetjønn by the campsite. At the campsite, there is a playground, a barbecue hut, and many fishing spots. The trip takes about 1.5 hours.
Round-trip distance: 4 km
Elevation gain: 80 m
A hike up the mountain to a viewpoint by the lake Reinstjønn. Allow 2-3 hours round trip from the town center along the marked trail (blue-marked) starting from Berge. Experienced hikers can descend via Kvitevatn or Utsikten Stean, but these are not marked trails.
Round-trip distance: 5 km
Elevation gain: 240 m
A nice trip from the town center to the lean-to shelter by the lake Lille Reinstjønn. The trail follows asphalt and gravel paths and takes 1.5 hours round trip. There is a fire pit at the shelter.
Round-trip distance: 3.7 km
Elevation gain: 70 m
A lovely trip to the old farm of Ånebjør. From the town center, walk to Rundatjønna and follow the gravel road past Juvatn. There are many great spots for swimming and fishing along the way. The road is closed to car traffic at Beinsvann. Highly recommended for cycling. The trip takes 6-7 hours on foot from the center and back.
Round trip distance: 25 km
Elevation gain: 100 m
A lovely trip to the old farm of Ånebjør. From the town center, walk to Rundatjønna and follow the gravel road past Juvatn. There are many great spots for swimming and fishing along the way. The road is closed to car traffic at Beinsvann. Highly recommended for cycling. The trip takes 6-7 hours on foot from the center and back.
Elevation gain: 100 m
Round trip distance: 25 km