In Björnen, a landscape of winding trails awaits—both uphill and downhill—built so everyone can experience the joy of mountain biking in the mountains. Here, kids, beginners, and experienced riders alike will find trails that spark both excitement and a healthy burn in the legs: flowy descents, smooth bermed turns, and just-right climbs that keep your momentum going.
Since the summer of 2017, the area has grown into a full network of trails. Today, there are 18 machine-built trails, ranging from the easiest green runs to more challenging red and black lines. The green and blue trails are generally free from roots and rocks, while the more advanced trails deliver plenty of natural roughness, jumps, and a faster, more technical ride. Boardwalks and bridges help keep the trails dry and durable while protecting the surrounding nature. And once you’re out on the trails, it’s not just the riding that makes the experience special—the scent of sun-warmed spruce mixes with crisp mountain air and the sound of small streams running nearby.
Bike, practice, play
Alongside the 18 trails, you’ll also find a pump track and a skills area where both kids and adults can play, practice, and build confidence on the bike. Whether you’re riding a full-suspension trail bike or a simpler hardtail, the same sense of flow and playfulness runs through the trails. Out here, it’s more about the feeling in the forest than the bike you’re on.
The Trail Center in Björnen is the starting point. Here you’ll find balance features, teeter boards, logs, rocks, and a flowy jump line—a playground for testing your limits and growing as a rider. If you’d rather head straight out into nature, that’s just as easy: the parking area is only a few pedal strokes from the trails.
The trails are named after the historic Fröå Copper Mine nearby—Mineralen, Stubinen, Tändhatten, and Stånggången. Each trail has its own personality, but all share the same sense of movement, nature, and freedom. Here, you can get to know them a little better before heading out.
It’s easy to get started here, easy to get hooked—and hard not to smile.
Åre Trail Park – all you need to know
In and around Björnen, the XC trails wind through the landscape in loops of varying lengths and difficulty levels. Some are short, green or blue trails where both kids and adults can get a first taste of riding singletrack. Others are longer and more demanding, with climbs that make you work a bit harder and the occasional jump on the way down—if you’re up for it.
What they all share are the beautifully bermed turns that let you carry speed and feel that little rush in your stomach as you ride.
Trails
- GREEN – Very easy: 6
- BLUE – Easy: 9
- RED: Intermediate: 2
- BLACK – Difficult: 1
- SKILL AREA: 1
- PUMP TRACK: 1
Find the trails
SKISTAR TRAIL MAP | ÅRE TRAILS
Maps of Åre Bike Park are available at SkiStar Shops around the resort. You can also find digital trail maps on the SkiStar website. If you’re looking for a digital guide to your bike adventure—and plenty of other trails as well—the Åre Trails website is a great place to start.
Trail Pass
The trails in Björnen require that you have a trail pass for Åre Bike Park Trail in Björnen or a combined lift and trail pass for Åre Bike Park DH and Trail. All biking is free for children under 6 years.
Trail passes can be purchased in the Skistarshop in Björnen or Åre, directly online or in the app Skistar. Cards purchased online can be picked up at vending machines on site. Trail passes enable continued development and maintenance of the trails with a focus on sustainability for nature, landowners and guests.
Choose Your Bike
The trails in Björnen work well with everything from a hardtail—meaning a bike with suspension only in the front—to full-suspension bikes with shocks both front and rear. Wider tires are always a plus on the trails.
Don’t have your own bike? No problem. You can rent one in both Björnen and Åre village. At the bottom of this page, you’ll find companies offering bike rentals, guiding, and other gear for your ride.
Åre Trail Park in Björnen
Photo: Emrik Jansson
Helmet and Protective Gear
A helmet is mandatory when riding anywhere in Åre Bike Park. Other protective gear that can be helpful includes knee and shin guards, elbow pads, and a back protector. A good pair of gloves improves your grip on the handlebars, and shoes with a grippy sole help keep your feet secure on the pedals.
At the bottom of this page, you’ll find companies offering rentals, guiding services, and other gear for your ride.
Guides and rentals
If you’d like help taking your riding to the next level, several companies offer mountain bike skills clinics and guided trail rides. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to find your bicycle shop.
Bicycle washing
Take care of your two-wheeled ride! Available at Skistarshop and Skidcenter Björnen.
E-bikes
Electric bikes are ok to use in the Åre Trail Park.
Food and drink
Carins krog Located in the centre of Björnen in the same building as the Ski Center and welcomes cyclists with open arms. Here you’ll find food, cold drinks, ice cream and is open until 8 pm.
Right next to Carins, you’ll also find a small kiosk serving hot dogs, drinks, and ice cream—perfect for a quick stop.
Crowded House Climb up Stubinen and turn right on the first larger wooden bridge up to the tipi-tent up top. They serve local craft beers, good burgers and ice cream. Outside is Sweden’s highest located boules court. Open for both lunch and after-bike a bit into the evening.
Bergstugan i Fröå isn’t located right in Björnen, but it’s close enough to make for a great ride. Follow the Fröåvägen trail and bike about 4 km, or stay on the main road past the Åre XC Arena cross-country center and you’ll find your way there.
The restaurant Niesti at Copperhill Mountain Lodge is a perfect way to end the day—or start it. The hotel sits at the very top of Björnen; simply follow Copperhillvägen up from the center of Björnen.
BBQ area There are several BBQ areas by the pump track and the skills area.
Time for a break? Right next to Åre Trail Park, you’ll find a barbecue area with plenty of seating.
Photo: Niclas Vestefjell
Other
There are plenty of parking areas close to the bike trails in Björnen, and you’ll also find spaces for motorhomes and camper vans nearby.
The investment in Björnen has been made possible through a project to develop biking in Åre, which is run by Åre Destination. The project is financed by the European Regional Development Fund, Region Jämtland Härjedalen, Åre Municipality, Skistar, Åre Bergcyklister and Åre Destination.
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Bike Republic
Sells bikes, components, clothes, protective equipment and accessories. The full service workshop services all types of bikes and also suspensions.
Vålådalens Fjällstation
Activity mountain hotel and restaurant. Premium tracks and trails for XC-skiing, trail running, biking and hiking. Sports shop with rental service.
SkiStar Åre Bike Guides
Cycling school and guiding in Åre Bike Park with adapted levels of difficulty for kids, youth and adults, both downhill and XC-biking.
Skidcenter Åre Björnen
Sports shop with rental service and workshop. XC-, ski touring- and alpine skiing equipment as well as bikes summertime. XC skiing lessons.
Åre Bergscyklister
It has gone down the hill with Åre's cycling club since 1996. Founded by a group of local cycling enthusiasts in Åre and growing for every year.
Åreguiderna
Wide range of activities. Summer – downhill, XC, fly fishing, hiking & SUP. Winter – offpist, cross country skiing, snowmobile tours & snowshoeing.
Åre MTB-center
Bike rental and service at Timmerstugan by the lift VM6. Downhill-, freeride-, cross country- and kids' bikes from Giant.
