Walking the Path of the Pilgrims
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Photo: J.Postma
Photos: J.Postma
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.
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.
At the start point in Mellerud, you will receive information and maps for your hike and will have a chance to ask questions about the coming tour before taking to the trail to begin your adventure.
Over the next 3 days/2 nights or 4 days/3 nights depending on your preference (you must let us know your chosen duration in advance), you will hike the 51km length of the historic Pilgrim's Trail, taking you through a beautiful landscape of forests and lakes.
Accommodation along the route is wild camping in own tent. There are also a number of wind-shelters with fireplaces at certain points, where wood is provided. Space in these shelters cannot be reserved but you are very welcome to make use of the shelters if available. Please note that you should bring all necessary camping equipment for the tour (recommended equipment list will be provided).
You will pass some small villages along the way with opportunities to purchase provisions.
At the end of your hiking tour you will arrive at the guest house for 2 nights' accommodation including dinner and breakfast. You will also be provided with a packed lunch and daypack for use on your day-tours. You can choose between one of a number of self-guided hiking day routes in the area, take a canoe tour or book a spa treatment at a local spa centre.
The area around the guest house offers wonderful hiking and canoeing and you are welcome to extend your stay with additional nights if you wish.
Depending on your preference, you can travel by public transport to the small town of Åmål for onward connections, or alternatively hike to Åmål along the 20km "Storspåret" walking trail.
Season 1st May-30th October. Start any day by arrangement between 09.00 and 16.00.
Minimum stay at the Guest House 2 nights. You are welcome to extend your stay with additional nights.
Prices are in British Pounds. If you wish, you are also welcome to make your payment by bank transfer in Euros or Swedish Kronor. If this would be of interest, please let us know and we will be happy to provide prices.
£181/adult based on 2 persons sharing. Min. 2 persons required for safety reasons.
Special family, group and romantic options for couples are also available. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
This experience is suitable for anyone in general good health who enjoys walking and the outdoors. You should be comfortable with hiking a distance of 51km in 3-4 days over rough, undulating terrain. You should also be comfortable carrying a rucksack with all camping equipment and personal items for this distance. Swimming ability required if canoeing.
Minimum 2 adults required for safety reasons.
Children accompanied by an adult are very welcome on this experience provided they are used to hiking and comfortable with the distances covered.
A detailed recommended equipment list will be sent with your booking confirmation.
NB: We advise you not to buy equipment or clothes for your trip or to incur other non-refundable expenses such as flights until you have received confirmation of your booking from us in writing.
Minimum 2 persons required. Groups of up to 32 persons can be accommodated can be accommodated at the guest house. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Pilgrims in the Middle Ages walked the Pilgrim's Trail to the grave of St. Olof in Nidaros (today known as Trondheim) in Norway. Pilgrims made the journey for 500 years from the mid-11th Century onwards until the Swedish King Gustav Vasa forbade it.
Today the trail runs 51km in a north-south direction through eastern Dalsland, with the possibility to extend the route a further 20km along "Storspåret" to the small town of Åmål.
This provider is a member of the Swedish Ecotourism Society and has a detailed written environmental policy.
Detailed information on travel options will be sent with your booking documentation. We are happy to advise on suitable connections and assist you with any aspect of planning your journey.
Fly to Gothenburg. Train/bus to Mellerud (travel time 1.5-2 hours) for start of hiking tour. At the end of your stay, return by train from Åmål to Gothenburg (travel time 2 hours).
Ferry from Harwich to Esbjerg (Denmark) for onward connections to Mellerud and return from Åmål.
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