The trail runs scenically along the Ore River and passes Christinefors (Nybruket), Furudal's Ironworks, the golf course, and Furudal's holiday village.
Start and end location: Furudals holiday village.
Length: 7 km, circular trail.
Trail markings: Clearly signposted, white signs with black arrows, some places "hiking trail signs."
Difficulty level: Easy-to-walk hiking trail on varying surfaces.
Description: Worth seeing along the way is Furudals bruk, established in 1709 by "Mechanique Capitainen" Birger Elfwing as a cannon foundry. It was mainly intended to produce cannons for Karl XII's campaigns in Europe.
Parking: Free parking at Furudals holiday village.
After Furudal was purchased in 1776 by Isac Gustaf Clason, the smithing was expanded. A significant mechanical workshop was established, along with a chain forge where the well-known Furudals anchor chains were produced. Over time, production shifted to include the first iron-plated plow. The iron for production came from local mines in Falun and Leksand. The ironworks closed in 1884.
During the Second World War, Furudal played an important role in training Norwegian police troops and there is now a Norwegian veteran museum about this at Furudals bruk.
Visit Dalarna is not responsible for the trail or its maintenance. Keep in mind that the trails are affected by the season and weather, so feel free to check the conditions before you head out on the hiking trip.
Start and end location: Furudals holiday village.
Length: 7 km, circular trail.
Trail markings: Clearly signposted, white signs with black arrows, some places "hiking trail signs."
Difficulty level: Easy-to-walk hiking trail on varying surfaces.
Description: Worth seeing along the way is Furudals bruk, established in 1709 by "Mechanique Capitainen" Birger Elfwing as a cannon foundry. It was mainly intended to produce cannons for Karl XII's campaigns in Europe.
Parking: Free parking at Furudals holiday village.
After Furudal was purchased in 1776 by Isac Gustaf Clason, the smithing was expanded. A significant mechanical workshop was established, along with a chain forge where the well-known Furudals anchor chains were produced. Over time, production shifted to include the first iron-plated plow. The iron for production came from local mines in Falun and Leksand. The ironworks closed in 1884.
During the Second World War, Furudal played an important role in training Norwegian police troops and there is now a Norwegian veteran museum about this at Furudals bruk.
Visit Dalarna is not responsible for the trail or its maintenance. Keep in mind that the trails are affected by the season and weather, so feel free to check the conditions before you head out on the hiking trip.
