A floodlit trail (Norwegian: Lysløype; Swedish: Elljusspår) is an electrically illuminated trail, often completely or partly in a forest.
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. When snow-covered, snowshoe and skiing trails may be groomed. While groomed, pedestrian use may be restricted.
Norway An illuminated track in Oslo, Norway was opened in 1946.
Sweden Most of the floodlit trails were constructed during the 1970s. , there are about 1700 illuminated trails in Sweden. A common length of an electric light trail in Sweden is about .
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References
External links Parman, Mark (2015) Skiing Under the Lights SkinnySki Swedish Ski Association manual All chapters of the manual on how to construct ski tracks and trails