Årås Wilderness Trail
Kölingared, Ulricehamn
The Wilderness Trail is a walking route rich in memorable experiences, with an interesting history. You might spot both elk and deer. The trail leads from Årås mill in the borough of Ulricehamn and is a round walk of 8.6 kilometres through Årås nature reserve. There’s also a shorter 4,1 km loop.
Quick facts
Length: 8.5 km
Timing: 2-3 hours
Difficulty: moderate
Terrain: nature trails, fields, boardwalk and gravelled roads
A walk over historic ground
The Årås Wilderness Trail in Ulricehamn passes through several historic livestock and hay meadows, an extensive raised bog and ancient woodland. The trail takes you over Kohesterberget hill, with a lovely view of Lake Jogen and the 3000 year old cairn next to it. Right next to the trail are a couple of fox dens and badger setts. You can swim in Lake Jogen at the Varpaledet swimming area. Along the trail are several boards with interesting information about nature and history in the area.
Photographer: Cykla och vandra i Sjuhärad
Accommodation along the trail
There’s a shelter along the trail with a lovely view of Lake Jogen, and other rest areas dotted around. The Årås Manor House & Gardens is right on the trail, with a historic building in a lovely setting, and a café and flea market which opens on Sundays during summer.