On Tårnbakken (‘Tower Hill’) bikers have altogether six different downhill routes to choose from, of which one is brand new this year. Four of them were built last year in co-operation with Hafjell BikePark, and the fifth is an exciting Norwegian Championship route in the woods, built in co-operation with Rye Sykkelklubb. The new route lies furthest out on Tårnbakken and is of a difficulty level between the Norwegian Championship route and the Park´s signature run, ‘East Side’.
The downhill routes are of varying difficulty and are suitable both for beginners and more experienced off-road cyclists. You choose yourself what difficulty you want to ride at, based on speed, jumps, and turns. At the Park you can rent out downhill bikes, dirt track bikes, and mountain bikes in the Top Centre. Newly they also have downhill bikes for children and also offer guided trips in the woods for individuals and groups. The Bike Park is open four days a week (Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday).
Oslo Summerpark is only twenty minutes from most parts of central Oslo. The Top Centre is by Tryvann Tower, on top of Holmenkollenåsen. Access is easy both by car and public transport. Think about the environment and avoid parking restrictions, take public transport when convenient.
To the Top Centre by car: Take Ring 3 to the Smestad crossroads, drive towards Holmenkollen, and continue upwards towards Tryvann Tower.
To the Top Centre by public transport: Take line nr.1 towards Frognerseteren, and get off at Voksenkollen Station (second to last). From there it is a twelve minute walk to Tryvann Tower.
Address: Oslo Sommerpark, Tryvannsveien 64, 0791 Oslo, Norway
To get more information about Oslo Bike Park go to: www.oslosommerpark.com
Source: Oslo Sommerpark website and FB profile Thanks to Hanne Norstrøm. Video: Youtube
