Walking the Path of the Pilgrims

Photos from top: 1,3: J. Postma, 2: B.Carter

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A self-guided walking tour combining wild camping with comfortable guest house accommodation

Hiking holidays in Sweden: Dalsland

The Pilgrim's Trail in Dalsland in the west of Sweden offers 51km of marvellous self-guided hiking through a beautiful landscape of forest and lakes rich in natural and cultural heritage.

Starting from the small village of Mellerud, you can choose to complete the trail in 3 or 4 days, spending 2 or 3 nights camping wild along the way in your own tent or staying in one of the simple wind shelters placed at strategic points along the route.

At the end of the trail awaits a comfortable lakeside guest house, offering warm hospitality and good food prepared from local ingredients - the perfect opportunity to unwind and recharge those tired muscles after your hiking adventure.

Photo: J. Postma

After a good night's sleep, you will swap your heavy rucksack for a lighter day-pack with packed lunch provided by your host. Choose between one of the many routes for hiking day-tours in the area, or why not hire a canoe, take to the water and go in search of beaver? If you are in the mood for pampering, there is a local spa centre within walking distance offering a wide range of relaxing and invigorating treatments. As the sun sets, you return to the guest house for evening meal.

If you wish, you are welcome to extend your stay with additional days and nights at the guest house, exploring the area on foot or by canoe. When it is time to depart, you can choose to travel by public transport to the small town of Åmål for onward connections, or hoist your pack and hike into town along the 20km stretch of "Storspåret", a lovely trail leading through the woods and keeping you close to nature right to the end!

Self-guided Hiking on the Pilgrim's Trail is suitable for anyone with a love of hiking and general good level of health and fitness who is comfortable with self-guided walking tours carrying a pack. There are small villages along the way to purchase provisions, but you will need to carry tent, camping equipment and all personal items. A map of the trail and route description, including information on the history of the area and the Pilgrim's Trail, will be provided.

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