Baljåsen nature reserve

The highest point in Dalsland

Hiking trails to the top

Three hiking trails lead to the highest point in Dalsland - Baljåsen, 302 meters above sea level. The hiking trails have varying degrees of difficulty and length. At Baljåsen's highest point there is a simple cabin with a TC and 3 bunks where you can sleep or take a rest.

Baljåsen the orange trailStart from the parking lot at Petersborg, and Björndalsberget to Baljåsen cabin. Nice views.Difficulty: ToughLength: 1.7 km

Baljåsen through the white trailWalk from Petersborg to Klöverudsåsen and turn to the orange trail, which goes to Baljåsen. The trail goes through a valley formation. Difficulty: ModerateLength: 1.8 km

ToppstuganIf you want to choose a simple trail to the top cabin on Baljåsen, walk pass Petersborg via the 600 m road and then turn left at the sign Baljåsen. Difficulty: ModerateLength: 2.5 km

Map over the area

Other trails in the area

In the area there are more several fine trails starting from Petersburg.

The blue trailFrom Petersborg to the viewpoint of "Åmåls granen". Difficulty: Moderate Length: 2.8 km

The orange trailFrom Petersborg to the viewpoint of Åmålsberget. Difficulty: ToughLength: 2.1 km

The white trailStart from Petersborg. At the trail you pass the croft ruin of Södra Björndalen. Nice views of Edslan.Difficulty: EasyLength 2.5 km

The yellow trailFrom Petersborg to Ängebytjärnet, a lake popular for sport fishing. Windbreaks, TC. Difficulty: EasyLength: 2.6 km

Coordinates - Parking

WGS84 decimal (lat, lon)59.105896, 12.445729

Please take the regulations of the reserve into account

Map over the area

Edsleskogs Wärdshus - stay the night

If you want to stay overnight, Edsleskogs Wärdshus is not far from the trail. Beautifully located by lake Edslan.edsleskogswardshus.se

More trails in Edsleskog

• Kednäs - Small beautiful nature reserve with a nice trail
• Storspåret - 22 km to Åmål
• The Pilgrim trail - 100 km to Vänersborg passing Mellerud