Jäveröleden half island walk
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Length:10 km
Time:3.5 h
Level:Moderate
GPS coordinates starting point:N 59°23.407, E 13°39.808
Location:Jäverön is situated east of Karlstad, close to Skattkärr.
From Karlstad take the E18 east towards Stockholm, ca 10 km. Take the exit for Skattkärr. Turn right onto Herrövägen where it is signposted Jäverön. After approx 1.5 kilometres you will come to the ferry point at the southern tip of Herrön. There is a daily ferry service from here. You can take cars and bicycles on the ferry. Timetable for ferry.
Public transport:Bus 501 leaves daily from Karlstad Bus Station. Get off at Beckasinvägen bus stop and walk 1,500 metres to the ferry point. Timetable for ferry.
The water bus (passenger boat) departs from the inner harbour in Karlstad with a direct link to Jäverön in June, July and August. Timetable.
Service:The trail is open from 15 May.
Contact:Natur- och parkenheten, Karlstad kommun, teknikochfastighetsforvaltningen@karlstad.se 054-540 00 00
Trail manager:Karlstads kommun