Klæbu is a region in Trøndelag county, Norway, now integrated into Trondheim Municipality, offering a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area is characterized by diverse natural features, including river valleys shaped by the Nidelva, dense forests, and prominent mountain areas like Vassfjellet and Kråkfjellet, which reaches 817 meters. This varied terrain provides an ideal setting for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, road cycling, and more.
Klæbu provides a range of outdoor…
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4.8
(5)
33
hikers
12.6km
03:56
490m
490m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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16
hikers
12.5km
04:00
530m
530m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
hikers
16.5km
05:10
620m
620m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
hikers
16.6km
05:27
750m
750m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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4
riders
12.8km
01:28
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2
riders
17.9km
01:47
460m
460m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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5
riders
40.6km
03:35
760m
760m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

12
riders
27.5km
02:21
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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1
riders
19.6km
01:25
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
26.5km
02:01
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
18.8km
01:16
280m
270m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
24.9km
01:47
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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54
riders
67.1km
04:07
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

61
riders
16.8km
01:04
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
riders
26.8km
01:42
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
riders
38.9km
02:30
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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65
riders
90.2km
03:58
760m
760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

33
riders
31.6km
01:35
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

26
riders
96.5km
04:21
950m
950m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

22
riders
66.3km
03:08
820m
820m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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12
runners
24.6km
02:37
330m
330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
7.48km
00:49
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
5.42km
00:35
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
9.53km
01:03
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Klæbu offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 10 routes, with over 10,000 visitors contributing to an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars.
Klæbu provides diverse hiking opportunities. Popular routes include the Vassfjellet out and back trail, which is 7.8 miles (12.6 km) long, and the Vassfjellet – Lomtjønnhaugen loop, spanning 8 miles (12.9 km). For more options, explore the Hiking around Klæbu guide.
Yes, Klæbu offers varied terrain suitable for mountain biking, including singletracks near Tanem and Vassfjellet totaling about 10 miles (16 km). A longer route, 'Vassfjellet Rundt,' covers approximately 55 miles (89 km). Find more trails in the MTB Trails around Klæbu guide.
Klæbu features several natural landmarks, including the 40-meter Storfossen Waterfall within the Homla nature reserve. Other highlights are the Burma Cliffs, a unique rocky platform offering expansive views, and Kråkfjellet, the highest point at 817 meters.
Klæbu's landscapes are well-suited for both touring and road cycling. Routes often integrate with the broader Trondheim network, offering scenic rides through river valleys and forests. An example road cycling route is 'Bratsberg skole-Klæbu-Ståggån-Tanem-Bratsberg skole,' which is 28.6 miles (46.1 km) long. Guides for Touring Cycling and Road Cycling are available.
The highest point in the Klæbu area is Kråkfjellet, which reaches an elevation of 817 meters. This summit offers panoramic views of the surrounding diverse terrain.
Klæbu is home to several impressive waterfalls. Storfossen, located in the Homla nature reserve, is one of the largest in Trøndelag with a 40-meter drop. Mettifossen and Dølanfossen are also notable waterfalls in the region.
Klæbu's outdoor routes are highly regarded on komoot, with an average rating of 4.45 out of 5 stars from over 500 ratings. More than 10,000 visitors have explored the 12 available routes.
Komoot offers dedicated guides for various sports in Klæbu. These include Hiking around Klæbu, MTB Trails around Klæbu, Cycling around Klæbu, Road Cycling Routes around Klæbu, Running Trails around Klæbu, and Gravel biking around Klæbu.
Klæbu is now part of Trondheim Municipality. The official website for general inquiries is trondheim.kommune.no. The main contact phone number for Trondheim Municipality is +47 72 54 00 00.
Klæbu's diverse terrain includes routes suitable for various skill levels, from leisurely walks through forests to more challenging climbs. Specific easy routes can be found within the comprehensive Hiking around Klæbu guide.

