Biking experiences for the whole family!

Explore beautiful nature areas near the city with child-friendly activities along the way. Cycle on mountain bike trails or visit one of the fun bike parks! Here, we've gathered our top tips.

Family-Friendly Cycling Trails

Umeälvdal
An easy-to-cycle loop of about 25 km with mostly smooth asphalt and gravel roads. Along the way, you'll find fun stops such as Umeå Energicentrum with activities for all ages, as well as the lush greenery of Arboretum Norr. Umeälvdal.

Around Lake Nydalasjön
A popular 8 km loop around Lake Nydalasjön. The area features an adventure playground for children, barbecue areas, beaches, and a bike park. Nydala outdoor recreation area. Nydala outdoor recreation area.

Ett barn som cyklar på en spång i SCA Multiarena

Visit a bike park

Discover exciting bike parks around Umeå where the whole family can have fun and challenge themselves! With a wide variety of pump tracks, trails, and terrain, there’s something for all ages and skill levels.

SCA Multiarena - Unik plats för flertalet aktiviteter. På arenan finns knattebana för de allra minsta, en av sveriges största dirtparker, nya cross countryslingor, arenaplan, teknikområde och bouleplaner. Här kan du läsa mer och planera ditt besök till SCA Multiarena i Obbola.

Nydala cykelpark - A unique place for multiple activities. At the arena, there's a track for the kids, one of Sweden's largest dirt parks, new cross-country trails, arena space, a technical area, and boules courts. Here you will find everything you need to know before your visit to Nydala Bike Park in Umeå.

Bike Park 34:4 Vännäsby - The bike and pump track at Nydala is open and accessible 24/7 for everyone. The facility is located next to Nydala Badet. The tracks are suitable for balance bikes, MTBs, and BMX bikes. Open 24/7. Visit Vännäs Bike Park.

Stöcksjö Aktivitetsyta - An easily accessible and playful space for children that encourages play and spontaneous sports with a pump track, multi-sport area, boulder block, obstacle course. Directions to Stöcksjö Activity Area can be found here!

Personer som åker mountaincart i Kassjöbacken

A high-speed adventure

If you have slightly older children and want to try a different and "adrenaline-rush" activity, then a visit to Kassjöbacken to try Mountain Carting might be just the thing for you!

Mountain Carting and downhill at Kassjöbacken
Mountain Carting is a thrilling, fun, and exciting activity on the hillside. Experience the excitement and the fantastic views over Kassjö village as you zip down the tracks at Kassjöbacken. Take the chairlift back up the mountain and try out one of the other tracks. Or experience Umeå's longest downhill track at 900 meters. The downhill tracks offer great variation, accessible to everyone, regardless of age and skill level.