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About
Sjusjøen – cross-country skiing from Sjusjøen Langrennsarena
About Sjusjøen Langrennsarena
Sjusjøen is a popular area for workouts as well as more relaxed trips. One of the favourite routes is Birkebeinerløypa as it winds its way through this varied terrain and offers cross-country skiing in open mountain scenery as well as in the forest. The trails are clearly marked, and every junction has a trail map as well as signposts with place names and distances in km.
Starting point for trips at Sjusjøen is the car park by Sjusjøen Langrennsarena (NB: parking fee).
How to reach Sjusjøen?
By car:
From the north: take the turn-off to Lillehammer and follow signs for route 216 until you reach Sjusjøen.
From the south: from the E6, take the turn-off to Moelv and follow signs for Sjusjøen.
• See route description from your location.
By public transport:
Go by train or bus to Lillehammer station. Bus no. 501 from Lillehammer station to Sjusjøen.
• Plan your journey by public transport at EnTur.no
Trail maps and trail status reports
It is always wise to be prepared when using the outdoors.
Check Sjusjøen Skiforening’s home page for trail status reports and up-to-date information on Sjusjøen.
Recommended trips with Sjusjøen Langrennsarena as starting point:
1. Gjesbuåsrunden (moderately challenging, approx. 14 km).
• See Gjesbuåsrunden at UT.no
2. Birkebeinerløypa to Rena (challenging, 43 km).
• See Birkebeinerløypa to Rena at UT.no
Recommended ski trips are available at the trail overview for Sjusjøen
Food & drink
• Rustad Hotell & Fjellstue
Accommodation
• Hotel: Rustad Hotell & Fjellstue, Sjusjøen
• Camping: Steinvik camping, Moelv
Show consideration during your visit, and follow these basic guidelines:
• Adhere to the code of conduct for public right of access
• Park at designated car parks and campsites
• Take your litter home or use the bins provided
• Remember the rules for keeping dogs on a lead; respect campfire bans and restrictions, and use designated sites only
• Try to use local shops along the route
• Drive nicely, but not too nicely – keep up with the traffic
• Last, but not least; ENJOY your trip!
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