Kyrkspången.
Österbo fäbodar
Österbo fäbodar vid Hundsjön

The Uppland Trail, section 19, 9,5 km

Hiking

County: Uppsala län
6728.4 km away from you

5 of 5 stars 5.0 (see reviews)

Trail details

Length 9.5 km

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Description

This part of The Uppland Trail starts in Skekarsbo by River Dalälven, and ends at Nora Church in Tärnsjö. The section is an old church path that was long used by villagers in the area to get to church. The first third takes you from national park Färnebofjärden to historic woodpasture site Ӧsterbo Fäbodar. The path takes you through slightly rugged spruce and pine forests, passes a charcoal burner’s hut by rest spot Messkog, and visits nature reserve Nordansjö. There is an open lodge at Ӧsterbo Fäbodar. You can also borrow a rowing boat and go out onto Lake Hundsjön, where you are allowed to fish even if you don’t have a fishing license.

Passing through forests and farmlands, you’ll eventually walk towards the 660 metres long foot bridge Kyrkspången across the Nordmyran Bog, with nice rest spots at both ends (one with a bird tower). The last section is along a gravel road. In Tärnsjö, you’ll find a hostel, shop and café.

Difficulty level: Medium, forest paths and small roads.

Activities And Facilities

The hike goes along gravel roads and easy-going forest trails. Sponge.

Parking is available at both start and goal.

At the start of Skekarsbo there is no public transport. In Tärnsjö centre there is a bus stop. The center is 500 m from the end of the stage at Nora Church. For bus numbers and timetables, see www.ul.se

The church trail begins at Skekarsbo, northwest of Tärnsjö. To get to Skekarsbo, drive into Tärnsjö and follow the main street (Storgatan) north. On the outskirts of society turn towards Gäddsjö. From here it is signed against both Kyrkstigen and Skekarsbo.