SWEDEN: Bergslagsleden Stage 6
Hammarby – Digerberget 14 km
Difficulty:
3
Height: 14 km
The development of the iron industry has for centuries meant the expansion and renovation of facilities at what came to be called Hammarby Mill. The business was only completed in 1923 when the recently restored iron works closed down for good.
Estimated time:
3.5 hrsSurface:
Elevation - redwoods and forest road.
The trail starts at the blast ruin of Gisle foundry, which was in operation from the year 1602 to 1698. The place is called Hyttfallet and is the top case in Järleån downstream Norasjön. Already in 1544 there were a miner's hut and the same year began the so-called King Hammer will be constructed on the orders of King Gustav Vasa.
Hammarby use
The development of the iron industry has for centuries meant the expansion and renovation of facilities at what came to be called Hammarby Mill. The business was only completed in 1923 when the recently restored iron works closed down for good.
The trail then crosses Järleån. Here you can take a detour into Järleåns nature reserve, which runs downstream river.Järleåns Nature Reserve includes land on both sides of the river and extends from Hyttfallet and about 4 km downstream to Järle mill.
The reserve has been partly to protect the river and valley with its rapids, canyon formations and lush vegetation. To protect the cultural landscape and cultural history from the iron industry's heyday.
Most notable is perhaps the completely unaffected Långforsen, which has a vertical drop of more than 20 meters below its 1,200-meter races. In Hammarby community center, which is 500 meters away, there are accommodation facilities.
Foundry by Hammarby
Cold Source
After 1km, the trail passes a spring, whose clear water constantly seeps out of the rock. The water tastes great, but drinking at your own risk. The stage then go out on a clearcut and then out through a sandy pine forest. The path leads up to 185 meters above sea level. Up on the mountain Röbraket are treated to a nice view of the church and Nora Nora Lake. Up here on the skinny pine heath is crested tit and gray flycatcher common birds. Capercaillie also thrive in height.
Then the trail goes down, crossed over a small stream and goes into an old-growth forest area. There are over a century of spruce and occasional pines that are over 200 years old. East of the trail is an exciting block cave area with large boulders, which is overgrown with damp moss.
3,7 km from Hammarby's an old conifer that has been long and decayed.Today, the tree shelter for beetles and other insects that feed on old dead tree.Also close by are the remains of a hut.
Nice view
After 4.5 km, a marked looping up to view punk at Big Mountain. Dead-end trail is 200 meters and leads up to a mountain plateau with distinctive pine forest with many old pines. From Big Mountain, you have a wide view to the west and south, with Nora area in the north and Kilsbergen northernmost foothills to the south.
POTHOLE
5,7 km from the start of Hammarby is Uvberget, which has a picnic area with shelter, fire and dry toilet, which is located near a small stream.
Sweden's oldest railway
After the rest area, the trail, through among forest vegetation, to the little village Basement neck. Here the trail passes the railroad Ervalla-Nora, who until the end of the 1970s were included in AB Nora Bergslagen Railways individual networks. It was opened in 1856 and is the oldest standard gauge railway. The railway is now maintained as a museum railway traffic during the summer. It is possible to go including from Pershyttan, which you pass on Stage 7.
Just south of the railway, at County Road 244, has frequent bus connections to Örebro and Nora.
Mosse
After passing civilization, the trail over a relatively large bog. This has long and widely been used for peat extraction. Sprinkle Peat, including use of urban dry toilets and avfallshanteringhar, during the first half of the 1900s, an important commodity. At the trail grows cloudberry, bilberry and crowberry.
Kilsbergen northernmost utlöpar is Digerberget, from whose top you have a broad view of Nora district. Today Digerberget Nora Municipality's sports and recreation center. Here's the summertime several hiking options, and during the winter ski trails. Skidspåret Kilsbergspåret, leading to Ånnaboda, starts in Digerberget.
At Digerberget are shelters with campfire and outside the ski resort has a water faucet.
What to See Along the Way:
1. Hyttfallet
Stage 6 starts at Hyttfallet, which are the topmost falls of Järleån downstream of Norasjön.
Hyttfallet, and the buildings that have been built here, played a huge role in
the development of iron refinement in the area and in all of Nora.
A smelt house existed here as early as 1544.
During that year, the so-called Kungshammaren (King’s Hammer) was established by the order of Gustav Vasa.
The development of iron production has for centuries been cause for constant renovation to the buildings that came to be known as Hammarby. Production ended in 1923 when the then newly restored ironworks was closed.
The trail starts at the blast ruin of Gisle foundry, wich was operation from the year 1602 to 1698.
The place is called Hyttfallet and is the top case in Järleån downstream Norasjön.
2. Järleåns nature reserve
The reserve is on both sides of the stream and stretches downstream 4 km from Hyttfallet to Järle kvarn.
The reserve was created to protect the stream and valley, along with the rapids, ravine formations and luxurious vegetation, while preserving the cultural
significance of the glory days of iron production.
Perhaps most noteworthy is the untouched Långforsen rapids which have a descent of more than 20 m during its 1 200 m stretch.
There is a 6 km long rambling path through the entire reserve, from Hyttfallet to Järle kvarn.
Along the path there are several rest areas and information boards.
Visitors can stay overnight in Hammarby community center.
3. Mountain viewpoint: Röbraket
2 km after Hyttfallet, the trail goes over one of the area’s highest mountains, 185 meters above sea level and about 100 m above the surface of Norasjön. From the trail, one has a wide view west over Nora.
The lake in the foreground is Norasjön, behind which is the town of Nora and its prominent church.
Bergslagsleden passes the edge of Järlåns reserve.
4. Stora Berget (Big Mountain)
After an additional 2 km are signs that lead to another mountain viewpoint: Stora Berget.
The looping trail that leads there is 200 m long, ending on a mountain plateau with a distinct mountain pine tree forest.
From Stora Berget one has a wide view toward the west and south with Nora in the north and the northernmost part of Kilsbergen in the south.
After 1 km, the trail passes a spring, whose clear water constantly seeps out os the rock.
5. Giant burrows
15 km after Stora Berget is a marked 300 m looping path that goes by two very large burrows.
Giant burrows are comprised of hollowed-out spots in the mountain that were created when a large stone fastened at an uneven place on the mountain, and then rotated under the flow of running water.
The giant burrows were created by water that flowed like a waterfall through a vertical shaft in the inland ice.
The round stone, seen in one of the giant burrows, is the last, but still not worn down, stone that hollowed out the mountain with the water’s help.
After 4.5 km, a marked looping up to view punk at Big Mountain. Dead-end trail is 200 meters and leads up to a mountain plateau with distinctive pine forest with many old pines. From Big Mountain, you have a wide view to the west and south, with Nora area in the north and Kilsbergen northernmost foothills to the south.
6. Järnvägen
Near the village Källarhalsen, the trail passes the Ervalla-Nora railway.
This railroad, which up until the end of the 1970s was part of AB Nora Bergslags Järnägar’s railway network, is Sweden’s oldest regular track railroad, started in 1856.
The railroad is now a museum, operating during summer.
5,7 km from the start of Hammarby is Uvberget, wich has a picnic area with shelter, fire place and dry toilet, which is located near a small stream.
7. Torvmossen
After the trail passes the railroad and county road Örebro-Nora, it goes out over a relatively large peat bog.
This bog has for many years and to a large extent been used for peat coverings.
Peat moss was an extremely important product during the first half of the 1900s, used both for dry toilets and for waste handling.
Crowberry is a common plant on the marshes along the trail.
8. Digerberget
Digerberget is the northernmost part of Kilsberget.
There is a great view of Nora from the mountaintop.
Digerberget is Nora’s outdoor activity center.
The summer has many hiking choices while the winter provides cross-country ski tracks.
The ski track Kilsbergspåret starts at Digerberget.
South of Digerberget is the Pershyttan hiking area, with many hiking alternatives.
In the summer there is a train restaurant and café in Pershyttan.
After the rest area, the trail through among forest vegetation, to the little village Basement neck.
Here the trail passes the railroad Ervalla-Nora, who until the end of the 1970s were included in AB Nora Bergslagen Railways individual networks. It was opened in 1856 and is the oldest standard gauge railway. The railway is now maintained as a museum railway traffic during the summer.
Today Digerberget Nora Municpality's sports and recreation center. Here's the summertime several hiking options, and during the winter ski trails. Skidspåret Kilsbergspåret, leading to Ånnaboda, starts in Digerberget. At Digerberget are shelters with campfire and outside the resort has a water faucet.
Overview map:
Important to know
● Make fires only where designated fire rings/circles are present.
● Make sure that your fire is completely out before you continue hiking.
● Refrain from starting fires during the dry periods of summer when risk of forest fire is high.
● Do not break off limbs or branches from living trees.
● You may pitch tents along the trail, but preferably near the rest areas and
not more that one night in the same place.
● Do not stray from the trail when near built-up areas, cultivated fields or planted forests.
● Do not litter.
● If hiking with a dog, be aware that you must always have the dog on a lead/leash in the forests/fields during the period from March 1 - August 20.
● So as to avoid conflicting with moose hunting season, you shouldn’t use the trail during the most intensive hunting period - the second week in October and several weeks forward.
Facts about the Bergslag Trail
(Bergslagsleden)
The Bergslag Trail is a 280 km hiking trail
passing through the entire county of Örebro. It is divided into 17 stages. The agency responsible for the trail is Regionförbundet Örebro. The Bergslag Trail is identified by orange markings on trees or on posts. At
road crossings or when the trail branches, directional arrows with the Bergslag Trail symbol appear. The Bergslag Trail forms part of European walking route E1, which extends from southern Italy to the Swedish
mountains. www.stfturist.se
Club, which means you have a nice restaurant to look forward to.
The cottages are brightly decorated and contains separate rooms, kitchen and toilet.
Down by the lake there bath, sauna and barbecue area.
www.sundbystugby.com 0587-311 662
There is a shelter at Uvberget. There is also a fireplace and toilet.
Water is at the stage start and milestones. There is also a spring 1 km south of Hammarby.
In Hammarby, you can get yourself a packed lunch and at Nora Golf Club you can both coffee or lunch. If you have the energy, you can walk past the milestone Digerberget and continues to Pershyttan. Here you will find both food and accommodation.
There are frequent buses on Highway 50. Get off at Järleån and wander through Järleåns Reserve. You can also choose to go toward Nora and get off at Basement neck. Where the trail crosses Highway 244.
http://www.lanstrafiken.se
Jerle Farm can be found at Järleåns Reserve. It offers a relaxed rural idyll next Järleån. The farm is a Bergsmansgård from the 1700s, where the family made on one wing of a B & B. Here you can enjoy the surroundings with Järle on and pastures as backdrop. The farm's pool is likely to attract a dip.
For reservations call Monika Aune - 0587 920 88 070-823 96 16
www.jerlegard.se
Hammarby community center is located at the outskirts of Järleåns Nature Reserve and is open to hikers during the summer season. In the old building, there are a number of simple rooms upstairs. There is a kitchen, shower and toilet.
For reservations, call Christina Haglund 070-379 20 82
www.hammarbybygdegard.se
Old Works office at the mill in Hammarby has been converted to a very nice private accommodation. Here are 3 rooms with 2 beds in each room. Kitchen and toilet facilities are shared. Bicycles are available for rent if you want to stop and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and Järleåns Reserve is around the corner.
turisten@hammarby-nora.se , 070 510 96 58, 070 543 27 25
Sundby Cabins can be found at Nora Lake and the route is marked from the trail. The holiday village is located next to Nora Golf
www.sundbystugby.com 0587-311 662
Windbreaks
There is a shelter at Uvberget. There is also a fireplace and toilet.
Water
Water is at the stage start and milestones. There is also a spring 1 km south of Hammarby.
Food
In Hammarby, you can get yourself a packed lunch and at Nora Golf Club you can both coffee or lunch. If you have the energy, you can walk past the milestone Digerberget and continues to Pershyttan. Here you will find both food and accommodation.
Bus Connections
Transport
There are frequent buses on Highway 50. Get off at Järleån and wander through Järleåns Reserve. You can also choose to go toward Nora and get off at Basement neck. Where the trail crosses Highway 244.
http://www.lanstrafiken.se
Accommodation
Jerla Farm
Jerle Farm can be found at Järleåns Reserve. It offers a relaxed rural idyll next Järleån. The farm is a Bergsmansgård from the 1700s, where the family made on one wing of a B & B. Here you can enjoy the surroundings with Järle on and pastures as backdrop. The farm's pool is likely to attract a dip.
For reservations call Monika Aune - 0587 920 88 070-823 96 16
www.jerlegard.se
Hammarby community center
Hammarby community center is located at the outskirts of Järleåns Nature Reserve and is open to hikers during the summer season. In the old building, there are a number of simple rooms upstairs. There is a kitchen, shower and toilet.
For reservations, call Christina Haglund 070-379 20 82
www.hammarbybygdegard.se
Old Works office at the mill in Hammarby has been converted to a very nice private accommodation. Here are 3 rooms with 2 beds in each room. Kitchen and toilet facilities are shared. Bicycles are available for rent if you want to stop and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, and Järleåns Reserve is around the corner.
turisten@hammarby-nora.se , 070 510 96 58, 070 543 27 25
Sundby Cabins
Sundby Cabins can be found at Nora Lake and the route is marked from the trail. The holiday village is located next to Nora Golf
Other activities
- If you stop at Sundby Cabins can play golf in the beautiful Bergslagen environment or embark on a canoe.
- Down by Norajön sauna.
For further information
Kopparberg Tourist Office: +46 580-805 55,
http://www.ljusnarsberg.se; Örebro County Regional
Development Council, +46 (0)19-602 63 00,
Home page for outdoor life
At http://www.regionorebro.se you can find a collection of information on nature and outdoor life in the Örebro region. It contains
current information on places to stay along
the Bergslag Trail. You can download pages
on trail stages and get suggestions for other
activities. The home page also has information on fishing opportunities, canoe rentals
and links to activity organisers.
HIKINGTIPS: KONTAKT
For more detailed information see contact below.
HIKINGTIPS: KONTAKT
For more detailed information see contact below.
BERGSLAGEN ETAPP 1-7
Kopparbergs turistbyrå - 0580-805 55,turism@ljusnarsberg.se
Nora turistbyrå — 0587-811 20, info@nora.se
Lindesbergs turistbyrå — 0581-811 70,turistinfo@lindesberg.se
KILSBERGEN ETAPP 8-13
Örebrokompaniet — 019-21 21 21, info@orebrokompaniet.se
Kilsbergen konferens & lodge — 019-29 55 00, info@kilsbergen.se
TIVEDEN ETAPP 14-17
Laxå turistbyrå - 0584-109 20, turistbyra@laxa.se
Askersunds turistbyrå - 0583-810 88, turistbyran@askersund.se
Tivedstorp - 0584-47 20 90, info@tivedstorp.se
ANSVARIG PÅ REGIONFÖRBUNDET
Kjell-Ove Nordström, 019-602 63 41
