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Walking trails at Skien fritidspark

Type:Nature trails

Moflatveien 38, 3733, Skien

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Skien Fritidspark is an ideal starting point for both winter and summer excursions, perfect for residents of Skien and visitors to Telemark. The area offers well-groomed ski trails and varied hiking paths in beautiful natural surroundings.

Ski Trails and Floodlit Tracks at Fritidsparken

The ski trails run along wide, pleasant routes in the forest around the Fritidsparken, making them perfect for anything from a short ski trip to a demanding training session.

Available Ski Trails 

All trails are floodlit (lysløyper), enabling evening skiing:

  • 1 km loop trail
  • 2.5 km loop trail
  • 5 km loop trail

Practical Information

  • Lighting: The lights turn on at dusk and remain lit until 10:00 PM every evening.
  • Grooming: The trails are groomed by the Park Services approximately twice a week, or as needed.
  • Contact: For inquiries regarding trail conditions, please contact Skien service center at tel +47 35 58 10 00.
  • Trail Profiles: Profiles for the 1 km, 2.5 km, and 5 km trails are available for planning.

Summer Trails and Popular Destinations

Enjoy nature at Fritidsparken with a varied network of paths suitable for both short strolls and long training hikes.

Popular Hiking Destinations

Trollets Hjerte (The Troll's Heart): A family-friendly hiking destination that is adapted for people with reduced mobility.

Hvitsteintjenn and Piggen: The Telemark Tourist Association (TTF) has blue-marked trails leading to these popular destinations.

Adapted Rest Areas

Skien Fritidspark has established 4 adapted rest areas along the floodlit trail. This is a collaboration with DNB Nord and FFO Telemark, and the areas are specifically designed for disabled persons.

Access and Responsible Travel

How to Get Here by Bus

Take bus M3 to the stop "Skien fritidspark".
From the stop, follow Gamle Bjørntvedtveg towards Hotell fritidsparken and continue to Skien ice rink.

Conservation of Nature

We encourage all users to practice responsible conduct in nature to preserve the natural environment. This includes:

  • Following marked trails.
  • Taking all rubbish with you.
  • Respecting local rules and avoiding disturbing wildlife.

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Eirik H
      Notodden, Norway
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Large facility with many possible sports activities,
      4 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 1st September 2019
      Large facility with many possible different activities, great trails for both walking and cycling in the woods by. A little washable to get an overview, partly because maps and meadows do not match... Read full review
    • Christinmarie
      Bergen, Norway
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Great family friendly swim park / badeland
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 31st July 2020
      We always visit here when in Skien since our first was just a baby. Our most recent trip our kids were 3/5/7 and everyone had a blast. The facilities make it easy to go through the Locke rooms and... Read full review
    • Deihcs
      Oslo, Norway
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Fun for children and adults
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 4th October 2020
      We visited the park and had a good time with all the different activities: water slide with racing timer, wave pool, heated pools, hot tub, diving boards, climbing wall, obstacle course in the water... Read full review

    Map & Directions

    Contact

    Tel: 35 54 10 00

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