River Lodge, activities

Description

It is possible to reach River Lodge with a car, but the recommendation is to reach River Lodge with canoe, kayak, bicycle or by foot.

Canoeing and kayaking to River Lodge
River Lodge is located along the 50 km canoe trail, the Northern Canoe Trail. The canoe trail goes in a circular loop with the option to paddle the trail in 1-5 days, with 1-night stay at River Lodge. Other nights you camp in tent, or shorten the paddle trip to 1 or 2 days. For overnight guests, there is an option to end the paddle trip, and leave rented canoes and kayaks at River Lodge.

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Bicycle and mountain biking to River Lodge
River Loge is located half way along the 64 km bicycle trail Nyforsleden. With an overnight stay at River Lodge, Nyforsleden is a nice two-day trip, with two day-trips on 32 km. An option is to cycle straight to River Lodge. Then the distance is 11 km. For overnight guests, there is an option to end the bicycle trip, and leave rented bicycles and mountain bikes at River Lodge.

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Hiking to River Lodge
River Lodge is located along the 38 km long hiking trail, the Malingsbo-Kloten Triangle. A classic three-day hike in the Malingsbo-Kloten Nature Reserve's wilderness. The hike follow marked hiking trails between the small villages, Malingsbo, Kloten and Nyfors, with indoor accommodation at the River Lodge in Nyfors and at the Wilderness Lodge i Kloten.

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River Lodge is also located along Euro Trail 1, and along the extension of the Bergslagen Trail. An extension on 35 km (from the Bergslagen Trail's starting point in Kloten) to Smedjebacken, with the intention to reach the Bergslagen Trail by direct train connection from Stockholm.

Rental and maps
Canoes, kayaks, bicycles, mountain bikes, rowboats and detailed maps are available for rent at Nordic Discovery’s Adventure Center, 11 km south of River Lodge, along the canoe trail, the bicycle trail and the hiking trail.

Accommodation at River Lodge
Here you can rent a furnished apartment or double room. You can also choose to camp with caravan/motor homes or tent. River Lodge is open daily after bookings. Pre-bookings are necessary. The reception and the start point for the activities, is located at Nordic Discovery's Adventure Center in the village Kloten, 11 km south of River Lodge.