MTB in Bergslagen – Nyhyttan, Hjulsjö & Kottaberget

Here you will find enchanted forests, red cottages, and fun trails where cycling becomes an experience for both body and mind. In Nora, you will find an authentic mining town environment with cafés and farms, while in Kottaberget, the trails offer speed, flow, and views of endless greenery. Choose between peaceful loops or more challenging terrain. Take a break by a lake, go for a swim, and end the day with a delicious dinner.

Your base for this cycling package is Nyhyttans Kurort, located near a lake with the poetic name Sången. About 10 km to the north is Hjulsjö, with lots of great mountain bike trails of varying degrees of difficulty. At about the same distance to the south is the beautiful wooden town of Nora and Gamla Pershyttan, a unique mining village that also has many great MTB trails in the surrounding area and the Kottaberget Bike Arena. If you don't have your own bike, there are new, high-quality MTB bikes in various models available for rent. In the evening, enjoy a sauna and sleep well in the silence and fresh air of Nyhyttan.

Day 1 - Arrival and cycling on the Mine Tour

Nyhyttans Kurort, Nora

Dinner

7.5 km

Welcome to Nyhyttans Kurort, a peaceful place in the heart of Bergslagen's nature. After checking in, you will receive a packed lunch and set off on the Gruvrundan, a varied tour that offers both history and wonderful cycling.

The tour begins with a thorough warm-up up the gravel slopes before the trail transitions into beautiful paths lined with old iron and copper mines. The footbridge over Koppargruvsmossen requires a bit of balance, but the reward is beautiful nature and fresh forest air. At Dammsjön, there is a rest area with a fireplace, perfect for a lunch break. In the evening, dinner and a good night's sleep await.

Day 2 - Cycling in Hjulsjö

Nyhyttans Kurort, Nora

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

11.5 km

After breakfast, new cycling adventures await in Hjulsjö, an area steeped in history. Here, the trails wind their way between cabins, streams, and old mining grounds. You will encounter rolling sand dunes, beautiful forest trails, and expansive views.

The trails start at Hjulsjö fitness center opposite the church, where you will also find a café and parking. Bring a packed lunch and choose from several beautiful trails – trails 9 and 12 are our favorites. Trail 9 offers dry, sandy trail biking along Mullåsen and the beautiful Lankälven river. We recommend stopping by Ostcafé & Bondgårdsbistro in Bredsjö for a delicious lunch before returning to the hotel for dinner and rest.

Day 3 - Flow and speed in Kottaberget

Nyhyttans Kurort, Nora

Breakfast and lunch to go

Optional

After breakfast, a day filled with speed and cycling fun awaits at Kottaberget Bike Arena. You can buy a trail pass on site, and then it's time to hit the trails. Here you'll find flow trails, machine-carved paths with measured curves and just the right incline, making cycling both easier and more fun. The downhill sections offer fantastic flow, and you will soon notice how cycling feels more natural with every turn.

The arena has trails of varying degrees of difficulty, so you can choose the pace and challenge that suits your form on the day. Afterwards, charming Nora awaits with several nice restaurants where you can have dinner before returning to the hotel. Perhaps you'll round off the day with a visit to the sauna, the perfect end to an active day of cycling.

Day 4 - Havtjärnsrundan and journey home

Breakfast

9 km

After breakfast, one last bike ride awaits before the journey home: the beautiful Havtjärnsrundan route, which starts right outside the hotel. You will be given a packed lunch and can look forward to a day of beautiful forest roads, flowing trails, and sweeping views.

Once you have passed the mirror-like Havtjärnen lake, you can choose your route: an easier trail with a nice flow, or a more technical variant for an extra challenge. There is a wind shelter with a fireplace by the lake, a perfect place for a break and a snack. After the tour, you can shower and change before heading home, filled with new impressions and cycling joy from the Bergslag forests.