Korskälla - Lillhärdal, St Olav Rombo Way Stage 23

Walk through beautiful forests, past streams, marshlands, hills, and valleys. You will follow both roads and trails. In the southern part of the stage, the trail can sometimes be faint, but the trail markers will guide you.

The village of Lillhärdal is the largest settlement in southern Härjedalen. As early as the 11th century, a church stood here, probably making the place important for pilgrims. The current church, built in 1407, is the oldest preserved medieval church in Härjedalen and contains a painting of St. Christopher, the patron saint of travellers.

This stage passes far from houses and settlements. For safety reasons, bring a map, compass, extra food, and overnight equipment.

Read more about the stage

Korskälla is a mythical place. It is said that there were three crosses in the spring itself. Many claim that it was a holy place for pilgrims on their way to or from Nidaros. Others argue that it was "just" a boundary marker. Read more in the article about Korskälla.

Expect the stage to take 2-4 days to hike. The trail goes out from Korskälla towards Skuckuvägen and on to Lillhärdal via a marked trail. Just south of Stor-Gilleråsen there is a nice shelter that works for overnight stays.

In Lillhärdal there is the possibility of provisions, massage of sore feet as well as a shower and overnight stay at the campsite or in an apartment. It is also possible to arrange a guided tour of Lillhärdal's church.

From Korskällan there is also an alternative route via Mölingdalsvallen and on to stage 24, but then you do not pass Lillhärdal on the way. The alternative route currently only has markings to Härgrav. Equip yourself with the Naturkartan app in your mobile as well as a map and compass for safety. The trail goes through some forest areas and along forest roads.

Walk in the footsteps of the pilgrims

Romboleden (Rombo Way) is a pilgrimage route that people began using in the 11th century. The Romboleden is Sweden’s longest pilgrimage route at 900 kilometres long. It starts in Köping in Västmanland and finishes in Trondheim on the Norwegian Atlantic coast. If you walk the entire trail, you will experience a beautiful and varied landscape. You will walk on old chalet paths, over mountains with magnificent vistas and along narrow country gravel roads. You will find easy one-day walks with cafés along the way, and long treks that take several days. The route often passes through small villages.

Would you like to walk with a Pilgrim’s Passport and collect stamps from each stage? The medieval Pilgrim’s Passport allowed a pilgrim to walk in the whole of Europe without being stopped by rules or boundaries. These days it is just a nice memento. The Pilgrim’s Passport can be collected at several stage starting points and from the web page of Rombo Way.

Thanks to the landowners – show consideration when hiking

St Olav Rombo Way runs mainly through actively cultivated forest and agricultural land. Thanks to the generosity of the landowners and the cooperation with non-profit organizations, you have the opportunity to hike through landscapes that would otherwise be inaccessible.

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

Leave nothing but footprints along the trail.