The second to last stage of the Bruksleden trail is a short and relatively easy route where you mostly walk along forest paths but also a section on a gravel road.
Partial Route Stage 26 Lillsjön- Tråbacken
Starting Point: Lillsjön
Endpoint: Tråbacken
Length: 4.6 km
Difficulty Level:
Estimated Time:
Trail Description:
The second-to-last stage of the Bruksleden trail is a short and relatively easy hike. The stage begins at Lillsjön and immediately takes you into the Bredmossen Nature Reserve. Bredmossen is a well-developed raised bog covered with rocky pine forest. After a few hundred meters, you’ll reach Bredmossberget, from where you can catch glimpses of the bog through the trees. In the southern part of the reserve, Bruksleden follows a pleasant and easy forest path.
About 1 km before Tråbacken, you pass north of Bjurfors. In medieval times, there was an iron ore smelter here. It was decommissioned in 1660 and replaced with a brassworks.
Surface:
An easy-to-walk stretch where you mostly follow forest paths, with a portion on gravel roads.
Public Transport:
Approximately 2 km southeast of Lillsjön, along Road 68, there is a bus stop for Bus 500. This bus can take you towards Avesta or Norberg – Fagersta – Skinnskatteberg – Köping. The bus operates on weekdays and weekends.
Bus number 500 also stops at Bjurfors, about 1 km south of Tråbacken.
Parking:
There is plenty of parking available at Lillsjön.
Facilities:
At Lillsjön, where this stage begins, there is a swimming area with large grassy fields and ample parking. Here, you will also find docks, changing cabins, toilets, tables and benches, etc.
Visit Dalarna is not responsible for the trail or its maintenance. Keep in mind that the trails are affected by the seasons and weather, so it’s advised to check the conditions before heading out on your hike.
Partial Route Stage 26 Lillsjön- TråbackenStarting Point: Lillsjön
Endpoint: Tråbacken
Length: 4.6 km
Difficulty Level:Estimated Time:Trail Description:
The second-to-last stage of the Bruksleden trail is a short and relatively easy hike. The stage begins at Lillsjön and immediately takes you into the Bredmossen Nature Reserve. Bredmossen is a well-developed raised bog covered with rocky pine forest. After a few hundred meters, you’ll reach Bredmossberget, from where you can catch glimpses of the bog through the trees. In the southern part of the reserve, Bruksleden follows a pleasant and easy forest path.
About 1 km before Tråbacken, you pass north of Bjurfors. In medieval times, there was an iron ore smelter here. It was decommissioned in 1660 and replaced with a brassworks.
Surface:
An easy-to-walk stretch where you mostly follow forest paths, with a portion on gravel roads.
Public Transport:
Approximately 2 km southeast of Lillsjön, along Road 68, there is a bus stop for Bus 500. This bus can take you towards Avesta or Norberg – Fagersta – Skinnskatteberg – Köping. The bus operates on weekdays and weekends.
Bus number 500 also stops at Bjurfors, about 1 km south of Tråbacken.
Parking:
There is plenty of parking available at Lillsjön.
Facilities:
At Lillsjön, where this stage begins, there is a swimming area with large grassy fields and ample parking. Here, you will also find docks, changing cabins, toilets, tables and benches, etc.
Visit Dalarna is not responsible for the trail or its maintenance. Keep in mind that the trails are affected by the seasons and weather, so it’s advised to check the conditions before heading out on your hike.
