Bjorli: Winter Trails, Nature and Experiences

Bjorli combines cross-country ski trails with downhill skiing, routes into Reinheimen and experiences for warmer days. You can discover the area in different ways, depending on when you travel and what interests you: on cross-country skis, by bike, at the climbing park or by learning about the use of hydropower. The railway is also part of getting your bearings locally: Bjorli station is on the Rauma Line.

Cross-Country Skiing and Downhill Skiing in Bjorli

Bjorli has around 90 kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails. These include classic tracks and skating lanes, as well as groomed cross-country routes in snow-reliable mountain terrain. The facilities also include artificial snowmaking. If you want to switch between classic and skating, both styles are available. The approximate total length gives you an idea of the size of the trail network without suggesting a specific day route.

Bjorli Skisenter offers 11 downhill runs of varying difficulty, with a total run length of around 20 kilometres. The runs cover all levels of difficulty. A dedicated children’s area, ski school and rental shop at the base station round out the offer. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can first consider whether cross-country skiing, downhill skiing or both will be the focus of your holiday. In winter, Heiskroa at the base station is a place to enjoy mountain cuisine and après-ski.

Routes into Reinheimen and Water at Sagelva

Routes from Bjorli lead directly into Reinheimen, one of Norway’s largest wilderness areas. If you want to spend time outdoors on your holiday, you can include these routes in your plans. Sagelva, right next to Bjorli, offers a short walk, small waterfalls and bathing pools for cooling off on warm summer days. The contrast between routes through a large wilderness area and a short walk with waterfalls and pools offers different ways to spend time outdoors.

Sagelva is also an experience centre showcasing more than 300 years of hydropower use. A visit combines insight into the history of hydropower with a place where water is also part of the natural experience. If you are interested in technology and history, you can include this in your itinerary; if you prefer to be active, Bjorli also offers activities on wheels and in the mountains.

Cycling and Climbing

Cycling routes around Bjorli follow gravel roads through Lesjaskogen, paths through mountain birch forest and paved roads descending into Romsdalen. Cycling here is varied and usually involves little traffic. The different surfaces and landscapes provide ideas for a range of rides; the routes described include gravel, trails and paved sections.

In June 2026, Bjorli Aktivitetspark opened a paved pump track. Children, teenagers and adults can practise balance, flow and cycling technique there. Another active option is the Høyt & Lavt Bjorli climbing park, with seven courses at family-friendly levels of difficulty. It is open daily in summer, as well as during holiday periods and on winter weekends. Families can choose between practising cycling skills and climbing, with each activity offering a different experience.

A Glimpse into Life in the Region

In Lesja, near Bjorli, a working mountain farm offers animal encounters, the chance to sample local food and insight into highland farming. This is a different way to get to know the region than from a ski trail or cycle route: here, the focus is on animals, food and agricultural work.

Recreational fishing is also possible in the mountains of Lesja around Bjorli. Lesja Fjellstyre manages 14 mountain cabins available for rent, which provide a base for around 230 fishing waters and 180 kilometres of rivers and streams. If fishing is important to your trip, you can consider Bjorli and the wider Lesja area together.

Getting Here and Choosing the Right Holiday Interests

Trains from Bjorli station run to Åndalsnes, Dombås, Oslo S, Trondheim and Hamar. When choosing a holiday apartment in Bjorli, you can consider whether you want to use the area’s rail connections as well as the activities you have planned. Cross-country and downhill skiing offer a different focus from cycling, climbing or a visit to Sagelva. Planning the right holiday starts with choosing the experiences that matter most to you and your family.

Discover More Destinations

If you would like to continue your search beyond Bjorli, discover Lesjaverk and Lesjaskog.

For the main travel overview: Lesja.