Ol Jonsvallen - Ljusnedal - Funäsdalen, Church Trail Romboleden Stage 28:1

The red-marked "church trail" connects Romboleden with the churches in Ljusnedal and Funäsdalen. You follow both roads and scenic paths with nice resting places. Halfway between the churches there is a rest area with views of the Ljusnedal landscape. Along the entire slope are the area's old potato fields - planted high up to escape the frost as long as possible. The stretch between the churches is easy to walk and is used for local pilgrimages.

In Funäsdalen you can visit the mountain museum, which highlights Härjedalen's rich and distinctive cultural environment. Adjacent to the museum is the ancient monument park with buildings from the 16th century to the 1940s. In Ljusnedal you can follow information signs to read about the history of the mill area.

Walk in the footsteps of the pilgrims

The Romboleden trail offers a cultural-historical journey along 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.