Experience the nature of Dalsland on foot

Take a leisurely walk in the woods or set off on a multi-day hike in the footsteps of pilgrims of old. Dalsland’s walking trails are as varied as the landscape itself. Come and discover the very best of Dalsland on foot!

Hiking isn’t difficult; it’s often what you make of it. A day’s walk along a shorter trail in trainers can be just as enjoyable as a two-mile hike in walking boots. The most important thing is that you enjoy yourself and make the hike your own.

1. The Dalsland Pilgrimage Trail

100 km
Vänersborg–Edsleskog
Takes you from Vänersborg along country roads to Holms Church outside Mellerud. Here, the country roads give way to a scenic wilderness trail as you hike towards Edsleskog. Once you arrive, you can continue hiking along the Storspåret trail all the way to Åmål, where you can catch the train back to where you started.

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2. Kroppefjällsleden

3. Tresticklan National Park

12 km
Dals Ed
Dalsland’s only national park, on the border with Norway. Walking trails ranging from 3 km to 12 km in length through distinctive countryside and unspoilt wilderness. By combining trails, you can walk from the centre of Ed all the way into Norway. We recommend staying at Nössemarks campsite.

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1. Doktor Saedéns runda

2.7 km
Dals Rostock
A beautiful and well-signposted forest walk that passes 22 monuments with imaginative names, built by Doctor Saedén in the early 1900s, who prescribed fresh air, nature and culture for his patients. The route is hilly in places and there are steps. Why not round off your walk with dinner at Fôlk in Kroppefjäll?

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2. Yttre Bodane

1. Sörknatten

6.5 km
Åmål
Hike across the barren mountain ridge. Hilly and, in places, difficult to walk, through a unique landscape with magnificent views. The trail is straight, with a starting point and car park at each end.

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2. Ragnerudssjöns Branter

4.2 km
Högsäter
Along the slopes of Lake Ragnerud, the terrain is hilly and in places, challenging to walk, making for an exciting hike. Your climb is rewarded with a magical view of the lake. From April to October, you can round off your walk at the Ragneruds Kök restaurant, not far from the start of the trail.

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3. Brända berget 

11 km
Bengtsfors
Go for a walk around Bengtsbrohöljen, starting in Bengtsfors. The trail is well signposted, with steep slopes and beautiful views, and an optional 2 km loop takes you past some lovely lock areas.

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4. Baljåsen

2.5 km – 10 km
Edsleskog
A hiking area with several well-marked trails of varying difficulty and length. Here you can hike to Dalsland’s highest point, 302 metres above sea level, where there is also a holiday cottage and a rest area.

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1. Hike in Ronjaland

3.8 km – 38 km
Fröskog
A beautiful, hilly hiking area starting from Fröskog, with four well-marked trails. By linking up with the Pilgrims trail, these routes can be extended to form longer hikes. Why not combine your hike with a visit to Not Quite or Fröbacken’s cut-flower nursery and farm shop?

Ronjalandsleden – 19 km or 38 km.
Bäverleden – 15 km or 26.5 km.
Korpens led – 13 km or 21 km
Bläsenrundan – 3.8 km

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2.  Torrskogleden

25 km
Bengtsfors
A varied circular route that follows a figure-of-eight course along old paths, through ancient woodland and across clear-cut areas with sweeping views. You can also choose to walk a shorter section of the trail.

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3. Storaspåket 

20 km
Åmål
A pleasant, straight route between the Hanebol outdoor recreation area in Åmål and Edsleskog. There, it joins the Pilgrims trail. Along the way, there are several lovely forest lakes with camping sites.

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4. Härvägen

11 km
Dals Ed
Walk along this straight route between Ed and Tresticklan National Park on a forest track from Motionsgården Tavlan to Klevmarken, where the route connects with Heråmaden and Tresticklan for longer walks.

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