Knivsta is a region in Sweden situated between Stockholm and Uppsala, characterized by a diverse landscape that includes clear lakes, wildflower meadows, and deep forests. This blend of natural features provides varied terrain suitable for several outdoor activities. The area offers opportunities for sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more, making it a destination for exploring the Swedish countryside.
Knivsta provides a range of outdoor activities across more than 100 routes.…
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Average rating
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4.6
(9)
29
hikers
8.84km
02:21
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
hikers
2.68km
00:41
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(9)
44
hikers
9.94km
02:41
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(7)
36
hikers
9.78km
02:38
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(3)
57
riders
39.0km
01:38
210m
210m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.6
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64
riders
55.9km
02:20
290m
290m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

19
riders
55.1km
02:23
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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18
riders
50.9km
02:07
290m
290m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.0
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41
riders
23.6km
01:53
220m
220m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

9
riders
91.1km
07:08
510m
510m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

3.0
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8
riders
24.0km
02:02
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

6
riders
19.2km
01:15
100m
100m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.6
(5)
24
riders
49.8km
02:59
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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31
riders
31.9km
02:25
260m
260m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

18
riders
71.9km
04:14
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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9
riders
18.3km
01:05
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
riders
24.9km
01:41
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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18
riders
57.3km
03:06
300m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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20
riders
31.5km
01:49
160m
160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
riders
122km
06:59
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
runners
17.6km
01:50
110m
110m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
8.39km
00:53
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
10.0km
01:03
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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6
runners
12.0km
01:24
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Knivsta offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region's diverse landscape features clear lakes, wildflower meadows, and deep forests. There are more than 100 routes available for exploration.
Knivsta features hiking opportunities within Lunsen Forest and Kungshamn-Morga Nature Reserve. Sections of the long-distance Upplandsleden trail also pass through the region, offering extensive hiking options. For more details, refer to the Hiking around Knivsta guide.
Knivsta offers varied terrain, including trails suitable for different skill levels. The region's nature trails within areas like Lunsen Forest provide options for easier strolls. The Hiking around Knivsta guide can help identify suitable routes.
Road cycling routes in Knivsta often feature paved surfaces and can lead to landmarks like Uppsala Castle or Sigtuna Lake Promenade. These routes vary in length and difficulty. The Road Cycling Routes around Knivsta guide provides specific options.
Knivsta offers mountain biking trails, including an illuminated track that allows for cycling during darker hours. Resources like Trailforks list 58 trails in the area, with options for beginners and highly-rated trails such as "Knivsta MTB Blå 3" and "Lilla Lunsen." More information is available in the MTB Trails around Knivsta guide.
Knivsta's recreational areas and nature trails are designed to be accessible, making them suitable for families. The diverse landscape with lakes and forests provides a welcoming environment for various activities. Specific routes can be found in the sport-specific guides.
Key natural features in Knivsta include Lake Valloxen, known for bathing spots and winter ice skating. The Kungshamn-Morga Nature Reserve offers pastures, shore meadows, and forests along Lake Mälaren. Lunsen Forest is a significant wild forest with numerous nature trails.
Knivsta is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 2,600 visitors sharing their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.63 out of 5 stars. There are 118 total routes available across various sports.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Knivsta. These include Hiking around Knivsta, Road Cycling Routes around Knivsta, MTB Trails around Knivsta, and Gravel biking around Knivsta.
The Upplandsleden is a long-distance trail spanning approximately 250 miles (400 km). It passes through Knivsta, allowing hikers to join from Knivsta railway station. Hikers can trek north through Lunsen Forest towards Uppsala or south towards Sigtuna.
The official website for Knivsta Municipality is knivsta.se. This site provides general information about the municipality and its services.
The general phone number for Knivsta Municipality's Contact Centre is +46 18 34 70 00. This number can be used for inquiries related to the municipality.

