Floodlit trail

A floodlit trail (Norwegian: Lysløype; Swedish: Elljusspår) is an electrically illuminated trail, often completely or partly in a forest.^[1]

A floodlit trail in winter, Finland

Trails

Floodlit trails are used for jogging or walking, even during hours of darkness. They often take the form of landscaped trails with gravel or woodchips as a surface layer.^[2] When snow-covered, snowshoe and skiing trails may be groomed.^[1] While groomed, pedestrian use may be restricted.^[3]

Norway

An illuminated track in Oslo, Norway was opened in 1946.

Sweden

Most of the floodlit trails were constructed during the 1970s. As of 2019^[update], there are about 1700 illuminated trails in Sweden.^[1] A common length of an electric light trail in Sweden is about 2 to 2.5 kilometres (1.2 to 1.6 mi).

Gallery

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  A floodlit trail outside Hökåsen in Västerås, Sweden, with a typical light fixture for such trails.
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  Floodlit trails often have way markings to ease navigation.
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  A groomed floodlit trail outside Hosjö in Falun, Sweden.