Bredsjönäs gruvområde

Iron ore mining had already begun in the 17th century

at Lake Bredsjön. Here there was an ore vein, which stretched

under the waters of Lake Bredsjön, exposed in the rocky area south

of the lake at the so-called Långbromossen and further towards

Älgsjöbacken. But because the holes were very waterlogged

they were soon abandoned

In the 17th century, mining took place at the

so-called Seven Holes which we will later pass on our

hike.

Bredsjönäs mine was in operation until

1925, when it had reached a depth of 100 meters. The

constantly dripped from the walls, even though the largest gaps

were sealed with lead sheeting.

Text taken from the hiking guide, published by Åkers Hembygdsförening.