Tämnaråns kanotled, Annedal - Ubblixbo

Length: 5 km.

Difficulty level: Easy.

Lift: Ubblixbo, 100 m.

Along this first stage of the Tämnarån canoe trail, the river is deep and wide and without obstacles. Here you can paddle all times of the year. The river is bordered by fields and pastures.

You start at Annedal near Lake Tämnaren. On the west side there is a parking lot with space for 2-3 cars, a picnic table, fireplace and a dock for landing.

The paddle goes along a wide river with steep, reed-covered edges. After 2.5 km you come to Stenängen's rest area. Here there is a jetty to step ashore on and a coffee table at the edge of a field.

In Ubblixbo there is a bathing area with jetties, picnic tables, dry toilets (summertime) and parking. If you want to continue your paddle from here, you need to take off on the right side, by the bath and carry past the dam gates. Carry the canoe over the narrow bridge at the dam gates and put in on the left side.

About the Tämnarån canoe trail Tämnarån starts at Lake Tämnaren and stretches out to the sea at Karlholm, a distance of about 50 km. Most of the river is good for canoeing, but the amount of vegetation, the water depth and how fast the water flows varies greatly throughout the year. The least vegetation is in spring and early summer. In several places, you will have to lift yourself past obstacles such as dam gates or stretches of flowing water. Jetties make it easier to get in and out of the river. Signs with a canoe transport symbol show the way to the next landing place. All jetties belonging to the canoe route are clearly marked.

All this together makes Tämnarån a rather adventurous river. Since the water level and vegetation varies a lot, we do not have full control of how it looks at all times of the year. You as a paddler are welcome to report to us if you think there is something that needs to be clarified or supplemented in the stage description.

Keep in mind:

• If you go out in the spring, you should have some experience of paddling. Then there can be good speed on the water. The water is also very cold and you will quickly get chilled if an accident occurs.
• Never paddle without a life jacket.
• Show consideration for plant and animal life, landowners and other people.
• Keep your distance from birds, especially in spring and early summer when they have eggs and chicks.
• Don't forget to bring a garbage bag. Along the canoe trail, there is no one to clean up, put your trash in the bag and take it home.