Birkebeiner MTB race
Welcome to the Birkebeinerrittet, which will be held for the 33rd time on August 29 in 2026. The trail is 86 km and goes over the mountains from the center of Rena to Håkons Hall in Lillehammer. The race is a classic MTB race that is suitable for both elite participants, exercisers and tour riders. Participants must carry a backpack of at least 3.5 kg throughout the race. The Birkebeiner race is part of the Birkebeiner triple.
Welcome to the Birkebeiner Race, which will be held for the 33rd time on August 29 in 2026. The trail is 86 km and goes over the mountains from the center of Rena to Håkons Hall in Lillehammer. The race is a classic MTB race that is suitable for both elite participants, exercisers and tour riders. Participants must carry a backpack of at least 3.5 kg throughout the race. The Birkebeiner race is part of the Birkebeiner triple.
The Birkebeiner race for 2026 will be held on Saturday 29 August.
The Birkebeiner race is held annually. Start is at Rena and finish at Håkons Hall, Lillehammer. The trail is 92 km. Participants must carry a backpack of at least 3.5 kg throughout the race.
Start is at Rena and finish is at Håkons Hall, Lillehammer. The trail is 86 km and follows the same route as the ordinary Birkebeinerrittet. Participants must carry a backpack that must weigh at least 3.5 kg throughout the race.
Accommodation during the Birkebeiner race
Hafjell Resort has available accommodation for Birkebeinerrittet. Contact us for offers on hotels, apartments or large cabins in Hafjell. [email protected] or enter www.hafjellresort.no to search for available accommodation.
Birkebeinerrittet, popularly called Birken, is a mountain bike race between Rena and Håkons Hall in Lillehammer. Until 2016, the course has been 92 km, but from 2016 changes have been made to the route so that it becomes 86 km, a total of 6 km shorter The Ritt route is mostly on gravel roads, in addition to some asphalt and sections of path/tractor road. The Birkebeiner race was held for the first time in 1993. It is one of the world's largest mountain bike races measured by the number of participants.
The Birkebeiner race for 2026 will be held on Saturday 29 August.
The Birkebeiner race is held annually. Start is at Rena and finish at Håkons Hall, Lillehammer. The trail is 92 km. Participants must carry a backpack of at least 3.5 kg throughout the race.
Start is at Rena and finish is at Håkons Hall, Lillehammer. The trail is 86 km and follows the same route as the ordinary Birkebeinerrittet. Participants must carry a backpack that must weigh at least 3.5 kg throughout the race.
Accommodation during the Birkebeiner race
Hafjell Resort has available accommodation for Birkebeinerrittet. Contact us for offers on hotels, apartments or large cabins in Hafjell. [email protected] or enter www.hafjellresort.no to search for available accommodation.
Birkebeinerrittet, popularly called Birken, is a mountain bike race between Rena and Håkons Hall in Lillehammer. Until 2016, the course has been 92 km, but from 2016 changes have been made to the route so that it becomes 86 km, a total of 6 km shorter The Ritt route is mostly on gravel roads, in addition to some asphalt and sections of path/tractor road. The Birkebeiner race was held for the first time in 1993. It is one of the world's largest mountain bike races measured by the number of participants.
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