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Sundsbergsleden

Forestry is currently ongoing at Sundsbergsleden due to problems with bark beetle. At the same time there are construction work in the area for a snow making infrastructure. We recommend that you choose another trail until June 23.

Eldningsförbudsflagga

Fire ban

The fire ban  was lifted on August 15, 2018.

The County Administrative board has decided that it is prohibited to light a fire outside in the County of Värmland from Juli 3rd 2018 until further notice. The fire ban is due to very dry weather. The ban also include designated campfire locations along the trails.  The fire ban will be lifted as soon as the risk for forest fire is lower. For updated information on fire prohibitions, please call +46 (0) 54 15 50 66 (automatic answer machine).

Eldningsförbud info

More info (Swedish) Länsstyrelsens sajt.

The walking season is here!

Now all the trails have had their spring maintenance. It might be some work left on the trails in the north. Hike your favorite trail or try a new one. Enjoy the birds singing and spring’s greenery. Bring some packed food and have a picnic. Don’t forget a water bottle in the heat.  Welcome to nature!

Eldningsförbudsflagga

Fire ban

The fire ban was lifted on June 18, 2018.

The County Administrative board has decided that it is prohibited to light a fire outside in the County of Värmland from May 24th 2018 until further notice. The fire ban is due to very dry weather. The ban also include designated campfire locations along the trails.  The fire ban will be lifted as soon as the risk for forest fire is lower. For updated information on fire prohibitions, please call +46 (0) 54 15 50 66 (automatic answer machine).

 

Three new Värmlandsleder trails

The Association of Värmlandsleder is proud to present three new trails, that are quality-labeled as Värmlandsleder. The trails are Torprundan, Råkullsrundan and Hovfjällsrundan. You’ll find all three trails within the nature preservation area Hovfjället. It’s situated north of Torsby.  The County Administrative Board of Värmland is responsible for the trails as well as the nature preservation area. The County Administrative Board have restored the trails in cooperation with Kristinehamn municipality. Pack a picnic and take an autumn walk in the forest. Choose the trail with the length of your liking. Read more about TorprundanRåkullsrundan och Hovfjällsrundan.

7-torpsleden Österby

The trail Sjutorpsleden has been checked

During the summer the association Värmlandsleder has checked the trail Sjutorpsleden. We are happy to announce that the trail can continue to use the quality label Värmlandsleder.  The association will check and re-assess all quality-labeled trails every third year. In between, the trail owner follow a self-control program, according to the maintenance plan.

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The walking season has started!

All Värmlandsleder trails  have had their spring maintenance. Enjoy the birds singing and the fresh spring greenery. Walk your favorite trail or discover a new trail by foot. Welcome to nature!

A new shelter at the trail Arskagsleden

There is a new shelter at the picnic area Arskagsudden, on the Arskagsleden trail. If it’s a rainy day, you can have your picnic here and be protected from the weather. The picnic area offers a nice view over a bay of Lake Vänern.

The trails Halgåleden and Sundsbergsleden have been checked

During the summer the association Värmlandsleder has checked the trails Halgåleden and Sundsbergsleden. We are happy to announce that both trails can continue to use the quality label Värmlandsleder. The trail maintenance works well. The association will check and re-assess all quality-labeled trails every third year. In between, the trail owner follow a self-control program, according to the maintenance plan.  Read more…