Upplandsleden, etapp 19, Skekarsbo–Nora kyrka/Tärnsjö (Kyrkstigen)

This part of The Uppland Trail starts in Skekarsbo by River Dalälven, and ends at Nora Church in Tärnsjö. The section is an old church path that was long used by villagers in the area to get to church. The first third takes you from national park Färnebofjärden to historic woodpasture site Ӧsterbo Fäbodar. The path takes you through slightly rugged spruce and pine forests, passes a charcoal burner’s hut by rest spot Messkog, and visits nature reserve Nordansjö. There is an open lodge at Ӧsterbo Fäbodar. You can also borrow a rowing boat and go out onto Lake Hundsjön, where you are allowed to fish even if you don’t have a fishing license.

Passing through forests and farmlands, you’ll eventually walk towards the 660 metres long foot bridge Kyrkspången across the Nordmyran Bog, with nice rest spots at both ends (one with a bird tower). The last section is along a gravel road. In Tärnsjö, you’ll find a hostel, shop and café.

Difficulty level: Medium, forest paths and small roads.