Lofsdalen - Rannsundet, St Olav Rombo Way Stage 26

Here, you walk across open mountain terrain – with panoramic views of the mountain ranges – and through forested areas. The stage is marked with Romboleden trail markers as well as red markings.

You move through old regions with traces of medieval pilgrimages. On Rishöjden, north of Lofsdalen, the original path is still visible, worn down by centuries of hooves and footsteps. At "Hälsingestenen," a pilgrim is said to have lost their life, and Bokån is believed to have been named after a priest who dropped a book into the water.

The trail runs far from settlements, over open mountains with rapidly changing weather, and across a stream that must be forded. Bring a map, compass, extra food, and plan for an overnight stay.

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.