Skinnskatteberg - Around Lake Skärsjön - MTB Blue

Mountainbiking

County: Västmanlands län
6694.88 km away from you

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Trail details

Length 8.4 km
Difficulty Blue - medium

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Description

Explore a lakeside MTB trail, perfect for those who enjoy a moderately technical forest ride in a picturesque setting.

You have the option to kickstart your biking adventure either from Masbo Sports Ground or Skärsjön's beach. Starting att Skärsjön beach will make the total loop approximately 7 km, while a start at Masbo Sports Ground will make for 8,4 km ride.

Starting from Masbo Sports Ground, warm up on a broad gravel path winding through the forest. Then, at the intersection choose your preferred direction, either clockwise or counterclockwise. Be mindful that fellow hikers might share the trail; kindly reduce your speed and exchange greetings when encountering them.

If starting at Skärsjön's beach and choosing to round the lake counterclockwise, the trail will first lead you through beautiful blueberry forests adjacent to the lake. Well-designed boardwalks will then cater to smooth the passage over marshlands and onto a scenic old forest road, guiding you until you reach a power line path. Traverse this path using boardwalks and earthen trails until you arrive at a slightly larger road. After covering a few hundred meters on this road, the trail re-enters the forest, featuring winding paths and smaller road segments. Strategically placed boardwalks on the dampest areas offer a solid surface.

Towards the conclusion of your biking journey, you'll pass by Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge, providing an opportunity for wilderness experiences and overnight stays in primitive huts. Approximately 700 meters further on, you'll return to Skärsjön's beach, where you can seize the chance to enjoy a refreshing swim. If you wish to extend your stay in Skinnskatteberg but find Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge to primitive for your taste, you can instead enjoy a night of luxury at Färna Manor. Here you can enjoy nice rooms, fine-dining and SPA.

Activities And Facilities

Please note: The access trail from Masbo Sports Ground is currently not signposted. Navigate according to the digital map or commence your ride at Skärsjön's beach for the time being. Rest assured, the trail around the lake is well-marked.

Breda stigar med lite stenar och rötter, fina skogsvägar och välpreparerade sektioner med spänger.

Small height differences, but some less challenging slopes are available.

For start at Masbo IP, turn off from road 233 to sign Sports Square at Skinnskatteberg’s south end. Park on the designated gravel plan.

For start at Skärsjön’s bathing area turns off from road 233 and follows road signs with a bathing area symbol that shows towards Skärsjön’s bathing area, about 3 km south of Skinnskatteberg’s urban area. There is a designated parking plan in direct connection to the MTB trail.