Rannsundet - Rändåfallet Stage 27

Follow trails and gravel roads through managed forest areas and past mountain pastures. You will pass several legendary sites. South of Rannsjön is an altar stone believed to date back to the Middle Ages, and on the high plateau Höstet, called "Korshöste," medieval pilgrims are said to have encountered a large wooden cross. According to legend, pilgrims once used a raft to cross the Ljusnan River. At one point, the raft broke loose, creating a small islet – Flottuholmen.

The stage is hilly, with wet sections and multiple fords. The difficulty of crossing them varies by season. You will not pass any settlements. Bring a map, compass, extra food, and plan for an overnight stay.

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The stage goes alternately on gravel roads, old farmhouse paths and paths towards the Rändåfallet. It varies between old forest roads and pathless hiking in the forest close to the mountains, which can sometimes be difficult to walk in.

If you're lucky, you may see bears and reindeer here.

Långå Skans

A few kilometers east of Rändåfallet is the village of Långå, where you can find accommodation. In the village there is also Långå church, which is now privately owned. In Långå there is also Långå Skans, a defense historical and cultural memorial. The defense facility was decommissioned at the beginning of the 19th century. The first redoubt was already built in 1658, and was demolished the same year, and was replaced under Karl XII by the current redoubt, which was completed in 1700.

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.