This is a scenic run on gentle paths combining views of Ilya Waterfall, wooded trails, and up to three lakes west of Trondheim. There are several options to vary the run.
Flickr: Eirik Refsdal
Short Option: Ila Waterfall & Teisendammen Lake. This is a scenic 5 km loop on easy trails. Start at Ila Waterfall, a popular spot with a great view the falls. From the falls, take path west, up the Iladalen valley for 1.5 km to Teisendammen Lake. Combination of open & wooded, with some additional waterfalls in Møllebakken and some wooden stairs. Teisendammen is a popular swimming lake, with a 2 km loop path and some nice water views and a golf course on the north side. Retrace your steps to the start.
Baklidammen. Cato Edvardsen
Longer Option: Extend To Baklidammen & Kobberdammen Lake. Some great options to extend the above route into the Bymarka nature reserve. From Teisendammen Lake, take the path just north of Fjellseterveien Rd. for nearly 1 km to Baklidammen Lake. There’s a path along the north & east sides of the lake. Turn around here, or continue on the path on the north side of Baklidammen for up to 2.5 km to Kobberdammen Lake. To make this section a loop, take the path that heads south of the lake for 0.8 km, then head back east to Baklidammen on the path just above Fjellseterveien Rd. This full loop is 12.6 km.
Add-Ons: Additional paths in the Bymarka nature reserve.
This is a scenic run on gentle paths combining views of Ilya Waterfall, wooded trails, and up to three lakes west of Trondheim. There are several options to vary the run.
Flickr: Eirik Refsdal
Short Option: Ila Waterfall & Teisendammen Lake. This is a scenic 5 km loop on easy trails. Start at Ila Waterfall, a popular spot with a great view the falls. From the falls, take path west, up the Iladalen valley for 1.5 km to Teisendammen Lake. Combination of open & wooded, with some additional waterfalls in Møllebakken and some wooden stairs. Teisendammen is a popular swimming lake, with a 2 km loop path and some nice water views and a golf course on the north side. Retrace your steps to the start.
Baklidammen. Cato Edvardsen
Longer Option: Extend To Baklidammen & Kobberdammen Lake. Some great options to extend the above route into the Bymarka nature reserve. From Teisendammen Lake, take the path just north of Fjellseterveien Rd. for nearly 1 km to Baklidammen Lake. There’s a path along the north & east sides of the lake. Turn around here, or continue on the path on the north side of Baklidammen for up to 2.5 km to Kobberdammen Lake. To make this section a loop, take the path that heads south of the lake for 0.8 km, then head back east to Baklidammen on the path just above Fjellseterveien Rd. This full loop is 12.6 km.
Add-Ons: Additional paths in the Bymarka nature reserve.
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Short Option: 5 km (3.1 miles) loop; Long Option: Up to a 12.6 km (7.8 miles) loop
The longer option is hilly
Close to the city centre at Ilabekken park; Can also start from one of the two lakes
There are parking areas at both Teisendammen & Baklidammen lakes
A great way to get oriented in Trondheim. Enjoy the streets of the historic centre, a loop around the hilly Festningsparken fortress park, and some paths along the Nidelva River. 7.5 km, with good options to add on.
A lovely 5 km run along the Nidelva River on paved paths. There's a section in Old Town through Marinen Park, and in the Øya neighborhood, a peninsula formed by the Nidelva River. Nice water views the whole way.
A run along a fjord! This is the western section of two routes along the Trondheim Fjord. It's 3.6 km between the Rockheim Heritage Museum and Fagervika on paved paths, with some great views. Good options to combine with other Trondheim routes.
Our favorite run in Trondheim! The scenic Ladestien Walking Track runs along the Trondheim Fjord for up to 6 km, winding around the entire Lade Peninsula. It's a firm gravel path. Great views the whole way.
A fun run combining Høgskoleparken and two scenic bridges over the Nidelva River. Høgskoleparken is a long and narrow park, with hilly paths through its 1.2 km length. Another highlight is Stavne Bridge - a long railroad bridge with a cycle path.
Fantastic trail running options on 200km of marked trails in this 80km² city forest just west of Trondheim. There are some easier trails in the lakes area, and some rugged, mountainous trails leading to summits of nearly 1400m.
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Short Option: 5 km (3.1 miles) loop; Long Option: Up to a 12.6 km (7.8 miles) loop
The longer option is hilly
Close to the city centre at Ilabekken park; Can also start from one of the two lakes
There are parking areas at both Teisendammen & Baklidammen lakes
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