Gravel Camp Bergslagen
1-6 July 2025
Extend your stay for the NGS Bergslagen 2025 event to a 5 days gravel adventure!
The Bergslagen area, located in central Sweden, is the cradle of the Swedish early industrial wonder with its countless mines and iron ores. Historical villages, connected by excellent gravel roads, are spread out amid the vast forests, lively streams and humble hills.
We invite you to explore the natural beauty and harsh hills in the Kilsbergen mountain range, the picturesque surroundings of Nora as well as the culinary gifts of Grythyttan and beyond. Orebrö and the town of Nora, situated 3 - 3.5 hours west of Stockholm, are the start and ending point. Our local guides Kristalina and Mimmi will guide you through the area and welcome you to unique accommodation locations, saunas and dinners. 3 days or riding, one rest day and the NGS Bergslagen event (distance of choice) are part of the package.
During the camp days you will be covering approximately 100-110km/day with 1300 meters of elevation gain/day. A unique gravel adventure requiring good fitness, but maintaining a social pace and atmosphere. Daily shortcuts are possible if needed, Accommodation, luggage transport, technical support, dinners, lunches and guides are included. BMC rental bikes are available for the duration of the camp.
Timeframe: Tuesday 1st to Sunday 6th of July 2025
Duration: 6 days/ 5 nights/ 4 cycling days
Starting & ending place: Örebro - Nora, Sweden
Total length: 438-510* km - elevation of 4000-6000 ascending meters
*depeding on event distance chosen (60/110/173km)
Gravel percentage: 85% (hardpack gravel and forest roads)
Level: moderate - requires a good cycling condition
Type: guided tour with support vehicle & luggage transport
How to get there: Örebro is located 2:45h by train or airport bus from Arlanda Airport
Group size: individual bookings (total group size minimum 8 - maximum 20 persons)
Price: 1650€/pp in double room (single room surcharge 250€). Includes 5 nights accommodation with breakfast, 2 times 3 course evening dinner, 2 times evening buffet, 3 times lunch. 1 Spa resort evening and one sauna and jacuzzi evening. All guiding, luggage transport and mechanical support. Return shuttle from Nora to Örebro on Sunday.
Excluded: plane tickets and transport to Örebro. Thursday evening dinner (Nora) and bike rental (can be booked separately).
Day 1 - Tuesday 01.07: Örebro - Sävenfors (120km)
Our guides Kristalina and Mimmi will welcome you in Örebro. On the first cycling day we leave the city of Örebro, starting out with flat roads among scenic farmlands. We move into more hilly forest roads as we make our way north. This part of the region is dotted with many lakes and endless forests. 80% gravel roads and rolling hills with a total elevation of about 1300m. Ending at a beautiful Lodge and Winery deep in the Bergslagen forests with a sauna, jacuzzi and 3-course dinner.
Day 2 - Wednesday 02.07: Sävenfors - Loka Brunn (100km)
On day 2 we wind around lake after lake on beautiful curvy gravel roads. Passing through the quaint little town of Grythyttan and continuing our journey along several lakes. 90% gravel and a total of about 700 ascending meters makes this day is a lot flatter than the first. Our destination and accommodation for the night is Loka Brunn. A beautiful spa offering numerous pools, saunas and hamam, as well as another 3-course dinner in a great setting.
Day 3 - Thursday 03.07: Loka Brunn - Nora (100km)
On the third riding day we make our way to Nora, passing by several nature
reserves and endless forest roads with rolling hills before ending up in
Nora, the host town for the NGS Bergslagen event. 80% gravel and about
900 meters of elevation gain. You will be staying in the Stora Hotellet on the town market square. You are free to discover the town and choose your dinning option.
Day 4 - Friday 04.07: Nora
On Friday you are free to roam around the town of Nora and prepare for the NGS Bergslagen event the following day. Don’t miss out on the famous and awarded ice cream, Nora Glass, made fresh every day. It is up to you if you want a complete rest day before the event or you can join the warmup ride, about 40-50km, along with other riders joining Saturday’s event. The evening buffet is served at Bryggerikrogen.
Day 5 - Saturday 05.07: NGS Bergslagen 2025
NGS Bergslagen event with chosen distance of 110 or 175km. See the event page for more details
Day 6 - Sunday 06.07: Return Day
Drop-off in Örebro by shuttle leaving Nora at 10:30h or individual departure.
As we want to provide the best possible experience to our guests, we reserve the right to make changes to the route when needed. The content of the trip may change due to weather or other conditions to ensure the safety of our customers. The local guides may also adjust the itinerary during the trip based on their discretion.
For reservations and additional information, please fill in the enquiry form below. We will get back to you within 72hrs.