Promenera Bolmsö runt

The Tannåker-Bolmsö Gymnastics Association has marked the old church road from Bolmsö Church to Bakarebo. The hiking trail follows old paths and existing roads.

Follow the road from Bakarebo, turn towards Håringe, and return to Bolmsö kyrkby for a delightful circular hike through forests and fields, with views of the lake. Keep in mind that the road from Bollstad and northward can be busy during the summer.

For history enthusiasts, Bolmsö offers three culturally significant areas of national interest. Bolmsö kyrkby features five ancient burial mounds from the later Iron Age, one of which has standing stones. Lida-Husaby boasts rich archaeological remains from the Bronze Age and Iron Age, suggesting that Bolmsö was a central hub in the region during the later Iron Age. Tjust reveals evidence of habitation from the late Stone Age to the Iron Age.

The church road was primarily a path passing by small cottages and huts on the western side of Bolmsö. Mostly inhabited by poor people who traveled on foot and couldn’t afford horses and carriages, the church road served everyday errands and transportation needs. On the eastern side of Bolmsö, there was a main road.

Many people lived along the church road. Sundays meant church services, and those living in Bakarebo had the longest walk, approximately 15 km. Over time, others joined, creating a procession of churchgoers.

Source: Tannåker-Bolmsö Gymnastics Association, as well as Christer Eriksson, Kajsa Svensson, Anna-Lena, and Håkan Wiktorsson.

Please note that the map location is not entirely precise; follow the signage to find the way.

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