Hallingby: Cross-country skiing, hiking and activity park

In Hallingby, the options described range from illuminated cross-country ski trails and a longer hike to the Ådal IL facility, which can be used year-round. Hval Church also adds a distinct cultural touch. The selection appeals to different travel interests: you can focus on outdoor activities or complement them with a look at the history and architecture of the area.

Stay active at the Ådal IL facility

The Ådal IL facility in Hallingby is designed as an activity park that can be used year-round. The activities mentioned there include a freeride run and a ski jump. The jumps at the hill range from 1 to 8 metres. These specific features give the facility a different character from the hiking and cross-country skiing routes described. The facility’s cross-country ski cross trail is also used for cycling. So if you want to plan your trip around possible activities, this offers an option beyond classic cross-country skiing.

Trails with different routes

A 3.7-kilometre illuminated cross-country ski trail starts at Møltemyra, behind the roadside rest area in the village. Another trail also starts at Møltemyra and runs 14 kilometres round trip to Somdalen; it is machine-groomed. The descriptions differ both in length and in that the 3.7-kilometre trail is illuminated, while the route to Somdalen is described as machine-groomed. This can help you take the specific trail features into account when planning, without treating one as the same as the other.

A day trail also leads downhill from Hallingby School to Pålerudbyen. Another option described is a snowmobile trail that runs uphill from Møltemyra to the Vælsvannene lakes. The starting points and routes are named differently in each case. If you are travelling with your family and want to take different interests into account, these details can help you consider the activities that appeal to you separately. However, in themselves, they do not tell you anything about conditions on the other trails.

Hike to Damtjern

The Hallingby–Møltemyra–Søndre Damtjern hike is 8 kilometres long; the stated duration is 4 hours and 15 minutes. One described hike starts at Møltemyra Stadium and first follows a good path, then a road to Nordre Damtjern, and continues on to Søndre Damtjern. The stated distance and duration give you concrete figures for planning your day. The change from path to road is also part of the described route and is relevant when deciding whether to take this hike.

A break was taken at Søndre Damtjern during the hike. The lake is therefore a named point along the described tour, not just part of its name. For families considering a hike as a shared activity, the distance, duration and named stops offer more tangible guidance than a simple route name.

Forest and culture around Hallingby

Kirkemyra lies west of Hallingby. It is a large forest area with established paths and small facilities. The area is designed for outdoor recreation and other activities. If you would like to include a forest area in your travel plans in addition to the trails and hike described, you can consider Kirkemyra as a separate nature and recreation destination.

Hval Church is located near Hallingby, on the east bank of the Ådalselven River. It stands where the road from Hallingby crosses the river over a bridge. The nave has an octagonal floor plan; the church was consecrated on 1 October 1862. Its location, architecture and date offer a specific connection to local history and make this visit thematically distinct from the sporting activities.

Other places included in this overview: Ask, Hønefoss, Sokna.

For the broader travel overview: Ringerike.