Single in the Summer Mountains
Photos: Anders Dahlin Naturfoto
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The Grövel Lake and the Grövel Lake Mountains are situated in the northern part of Dalarna.
The area is characterised by low mountains and old-growth pine forest and here and there streams and wells break through. The Grövel Lake Mountains are a collective term for the area surrounding the lake which stretches over the border between Sweden and Norway. The highest mountain on the Swedish side is Storvätteshågna at 1,204 m. On the Norwegian side there are a few peaks that reach above 1,200 m. Reachable on a day walk lie Store Svuku and Gröthågna, which are both around 1,400 m.
Duration: 6 days
Dates/Period: 17.08-22.08.08
Price: from £389/person for members of Hostelling International, YHA or STF (Swedish Tourist Association). Membership of STF can be arranged through us for approx. £26/adult.
Accommodation: 5 nights' accommodation in two to four person rooms in mountain station including full board.
Required: general good level of fitness.
Winner of the Royal Accommodation Award for Sustainable Tourism 2006
A perfect wilderness holiday for those of you who are curious about the mountains and are single or just lacking travel companions. The mountain station is situated on the slope of the Lång mountains 816 meters above sea level just on the border to the open mountain plains. Here the road ends and the wilderness starts. The mountain station is situated so you can easily get up onto the mountains. Here you have beautiful views towards the Swedish-Norwegian border mountains in the west.
During the days you will do hikes together both on the Norwegian side and on the Swedish side of the border. The evenings are spent with long dinners during which you can enjoy the quality-marked restaurant's fine food and drinks.
Photo: Anders Dahlin Naturfoto
The destinations for tours are many and varied. You will visit some old mountain farms in the area, hiking in dense mountain forest that opens up into wonderful mountain meadows. Here in the sunshine you enjoy your packed lunches. The next day you will trek up the Båthus mountain, one of the most beautiful in the area. Here birds of prey have their nests and the flora is rich thanks to the calcium-rich mountain soil. From the peak of the mountain you have a beautiful view over the Norwegian mountains in the west and the large lake of Femudden.
When you return from your day tours a warm sauna awaits you or you can book yourself a herbal bath from the mountain station's mini-spa. You can also arrange for a massage or any of the other treatments available. If you wish, there are also opportunities to try yoga or qi gong one afternoon.
During the evenings there are activities such as wine tasting or canoe paddling to a spot on the Grövelsjön lake where you have a coffee and BBQ. The evenings are long and light and it is difficult to go to bed after unforgettable days in the mountains.
See also: Spa & Ski in the Winter Mountains