Rannsundet - Rändåfallet, Romboleden Etapp 27

This stage takes you through forestry land and past pasture walls on paths and gravel roads.

You pass several mythical places. South of Ransjön there is a probably medieval sacrificial stone and on the plateau Höstet - called "Korshöste" - the pilgrims of the time will have met a large wooden cross. Before you reach Rändåfallet, you pass a large road bridge over Ljusnan. Legend has it that pilgrims used to use a raft to cross Ljusnan, but the raft broke and gave rise to a small islet - Flottuholmen.

Keep in mind that the stage is demanding and completely lacking in services. There are wet parts and several fords, which depending on the season can be more or less difficult to cross. Bring a map, compass, overnight equipment and extra food.

Hike in the footsteps of the pilgrims

The Romboleden offers a cultural-historical journey on paths and roads that have been trodden by pilgrims since the 11th century. It is the oldest pilgrimage trail in the Nordic region - and Sweden's longest. The trail is also one of Europe's longest pilgrimage trails. The Rombo Trail stretches approximately 900 km from Köping Church in Mälardalen to Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim on the Norwegian Atlantic coast.

If you hike the entire trail, you will experience a beautiful and varied landscape. You will walk on old shepherd's paths, over mountain expanses and along narrow gravel roads in the countryside. You'll find everything from easy day hikes with cafés along the way - to long hikes that take several days. The trail often passes through small communities.

It's your choice whether you want to walk for health, recreation or religious reasons. The whole Rombo Trail is long, but you can of course walk each section separately. For natural reasons, the trail sometimes diverges from the historic paths, but it mainly follows the medieval route.

Thanks to the landowners - be considerate when hiking

The Rombo Trail runs largely through actively managed forest and agricultural land. Thanks to the generosity of landowners and the cooperation of volunteers, you will have the opportunity to walk through landscapes that would otherwise not be accessible.

As a hiker, it is important to remember that you are walking on someone else's land. Be considerate by sticking to the trail, avoiding disturbing animals, crops and work in progress. Leave nature as you found it - or even better.

Leave nothing but footprints along the trail.