Distance in km is always one way, unless the hike is marked as roundtrip.
Time spent is individual. An adult normally has an average speed of 2-4 km/h, depending on the terrain.
Ascent is total ascent in meters, one way.
Symbol |
Appropriate for |
Ascent/Distance |
Path type |
Elevation |
 Easy |
- Novice hikers, no experience needed
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- Ashfalt, gravel, forest roads and good trails
- High maintenance that makes it very accessible
- Mostly short hikes
- Firm and even surface without big obstacles and water crossings
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- Moderate elevation
- No steep parts
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 Easy H.C. |
- Novice hikers, no experience needed
- Wheelchair accessible
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- Ashfalt, gravel, forest roads and good trails
- High maintenance that makes it very accessible
- Mostly short hikes
- Firm and even surface without big obstacles and water crossings
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- Moderate elevation
- No steep parts
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 Intermediate |
- For those with some hiking experience
- Average fitness level
- Basic outdoor skills
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- May have some parts more demanding than "green trails"
- Can be rocky, but no scree
- Simple water crossings
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- Moderate elevation with some steeper parts
- Some parts that may seem airy to people with height issues
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 Hard |
- Experienced hikers
- High fitness level
- Well equipped with good hiking boots
- Basic navigation skills with map and compass
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- Trail, open terrain, rocks, scree and bare mountain
- Steep mountain sides and parts with loose rock and marsh may occur
- Vading kan forekomme
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- Multiple types of elevation and challenges
- Several airy and exposed parts
- May include technically challenging parts, steps/climbs that need use or support of hands
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 Expert |
- Experienced hikers
- High fitness level
- Well equipped with good hiking boots
- Navigation skills with map and compass
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- No maximum ascent or distance
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- Long hikes on more demanding trails than the "red trails"
- Difficult river crossings may occur
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- Ascents with steep, difficult parts on uneven surface
- Airy parts and passages with exposed climbing
- Narrow ridges, slippery rock, scree, etc.
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 Ungraded |
- Trails that have not been graded
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