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Den Ravinde

Nesbyen, Nes, Viken, Norway
2.7km|0m ◢ ◣ 296m|09.10.2018

Description

"Norway's best trail?" Asked Terrengsykkel magazine when they visited Nesbyen in 2019. This is definitely a must-try for all dedicated cyclists. The first machine-built downhill trail in Nesbyen offers large dosages, several (optional) jumps and generally very good flow. The first stage (Traversen) is built by hand. Around the middle of the upper part you will find the "mountain line" with many alternative lines. Incidentally, there are alternative lines in several places - and all demanding elements can be avoided. The whole trail can be rolled without jumping, but for those who like to go a bit further there are plenty of opportunities for air.

When you get down to the dirt road (Midtlivegen), the path continues down the open logging field. The path gradually becomes gentler downwards, and the last hundred meters before the end at the asphalt road (Vassfarvegen) have a blue grading.

What does the name mean? "Den Ravinde" means "The rapid" in the local dialect (Halling).

Trailhead Nesbyen and Any Excuse to Ride offer both guiding and shuttling for those who want to get the most out of their cycling day. Read more here: www.visitnesbyen.no/shuttling-og-guiding/.

"Den Ravinde" was built in several stages from 2016 to 2019, and has received gaming funds and support from Nesbyen Municipality and Tråkk n Roll.

Everything you wonder about trail cycling in Nesbyen can be found at www.visitnesbyen.no/sykling/

Access

The path starts at Utsikten (Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/2HEcxQpBE7zX6pFy9)

The cycling stage from Nesbyen to Utsikten is described here: https://trailguide.net/2210

Sommerstemning i Den Ravinde.
Photo: Lars Storheim
Fra den håndbygde Traversen, første del av Den Ravinde.
Photo: Bjørn Jarle Kvande
Den Ravinde
Photo: Lars Storheim
Joakim Gaptjern gir gass i Den Ravinde.
Photo: Lars Storheim
Den øvre del av Den Ravinde er formet med tilkjørt grus, mens nedre del er bygget med naturlig stedsmasse. Begge deler er veldig morsomt å sykle på!
Photo: Lars Storheim

Latest reviews

4/5
Jonas Magnusson rated Den Ravinde very good. Närapå fullpott men helt klart en fantastisk välkomponerad led! Varierad och bra flyt, bra kombo av fart och lite tekniska inslag. 12.jul.2026
4/5
Frode Humberset rated Den Ravinde very good. 9.jul.2026
5/5
Stian solli rated Den Ravinde epic. Denne stien har alt, episk🤩👌🏻16.jun.2026
5/5
Andreas Bjørnådal rated Den Ravinde epic. 16.jun.2026
5/5
Øivind Tobias Jorfald rated Den Ravinde epic. Fantastisk!! Kunne kjørt bare denne hele dagen.8.aug.2025

Latest reports

Jonas Magnusson reported the conditions at Den Ravinde as very good. Dry, occasionally a bit dusty but very fine riding! 12.jul.2026
David Wragg reported the conditions at Den Ravinde as good. Some berms a bit broken up and suffering from brake bumps coming into them.16.jun.2024
Dominik Sperk reported the conditions at Den Ravinde as perfect. very nice built trail with everything you could want. Condition is tip top14.sep.2023
Markus Finholt reported the conditions at Den Ravinde as very good. Fantastic grip and beautiful work thats been done on Ravinde. Now it only needs to have the bottom section finished and a few berms fixed and it's perfect.5.sep.2023
JohanRR reported the conditions at Den Ravinde as good. Amazing trail, without a doubt the best trail I've ridden in my 3 years of riding. There is a lot of brake-bumps though before all of the turns but it isn't a deal-breaker for me, otherwise the trail is in good condition. I rode it on the 3/8 in the morning and 2/8 in the afternoon. There was people working on the trail today on the 3rd so look out but they let me pass by.3.aug.2023