Skinnskatteberg, Kolarbyn - Färnaleden (in Swedish)

Hike from Hut to Castle!

Hike from Hut to Castle and experience nature along the trail Kolarbyn - Färnaleden. Starting at Sweden's most primitive hostel, Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge, you hike about 14 km through a varied forest landscape to the majestic Färna Manor & spa. Along the winding forest paths you will be met by dark mysterious fir forests, large marshlands, airy pine forests, calming tarns and the beautiful Lapland nature reserve. Few places offer as much variety as this lovely trail on the outskirts of Skinnskatteberg.

The Kolarbyn – Färna hiking trail is well marked and easy to follow from start to finish. Orange markings on trees and posts make it easy to find, and spans and bridges take you safely over the wettest parts. In heavy rainfall however, some parts of the path can be wet and muddy. The terrain is mostly flat and mainly follows natural forest paths. The exception is the last stage through the Färna urban area, which follows a bit on asphalt. The trail is 13.6 km long and takes about 5 hours to hike at a leisurely pace with enough breaks.

If you choose to start the hike in Skinnskatteberg, you can park your car at Masbo IP and follow the marked MTB trail to Kolarbyn, which includes approx. 2 km extra. It is also possible to park at Skärsjön's bathing area, but then you will not pass Kolarbyn. At Skärsjön's bathing area, however, there may be a shortage of parking spaces on sunny summer days.

After a short hike through the forest after Skärsjön's bathing area, you reach route 233, which you will have to pass. Visibility is good, but as the speed on the road is high, we advise good attention and caution.

During your hike, you will pass through Lapland's nature reserve with extensive bogs and spruce forests. At Bladtjärn you can take the opportunity to rest in the wind shelter and use the barbecue area for food and warmth. In the nature reserve, you also pass a fascinating nature conservation burning area. Signs along the loop tell about the EU project Life Taiga and you can see traces in the landscape where the controlled burning of forest was done.

Kolarbyn - Färnaleden can be carried out both as a self-organized day trip or as part of a program with accommodation packages via Kolarbyn Eco-Lodge and Färna Herrgård & spa. Contact any of the facilities for more information.

Skinnskatteberg is a popular destination for active nature lovers and has a lot to offer in terms of nature and outdoor life. On the municipality's own website there is plenty of information about what you can experience here.