Particularities

An easy, conditional hiking tour through the former homes of Swedish mountain farmers.

Tour description

From the last parking lot in Ammarnäs, we follow the gentle undulations along the northwest shore of Lake Gautsträsket. After two kilometers, we cross the "Bissanbäcken" – which flows down from Bissajaurje into the valley – via a small bridge. Immediately afterwards, an excellent spot for a first break presents itself. An old water mill has been lovingly reconstructed here, where you can still inspect the grinding mechanism. A spacious BBQ hut completes the facility. In earlier times, farmers brought their grain here for milling, which is why it was somewhat jokingly referred to as Ammarnäs's "industrial area."

After a refreshing break, we continue up the trail to a signpost marked "Örnbo," which points right into the forest, indicating the footpath to the mountain farm. Today, however, this path is little more than a faint track, sometimes difficult to distinguish. The markings on the trees are also not consistently clear. After another two kilometers through dense forest and around several cliffs, a first stable building comes into view, signifying the farm has been reached.

A more comfortable ascent option is the former gravel road. For this, we pass the aforementioned signpost and continue up the mountain to another sign also pointing to Örnbo. This path initially climbs steeply and later winds its way directly to the former homestead.

Option 2 (Slightly more descriptive)The Hike to Örnbo

From the final parking area in Ammarnäs, our journey begins with gentle ascents and descents along the northwest shore of Lake Gautsträsket. After two kilometers, we cross "Bissanbäcken," a small stream cascading from Bissajaurje into the valley, via a charming bridge. Just beyond, an excellent opportunity for our first rest awaits. Here, an old watermill has been lovingly reconstructed, offering a glimpse of its original grinding apparatus. A spacious barbecue hut complements the area. Historically, farmers would bring their grain to this very spot for milling, humorously earning it the nickname "industrial area" of Ammarnäs.

Following our refreshing break, the trail continues uphill until we reach a signpost reading "Örnbo," which points right into the forest, indicating the footpath to the mountain farm. Today, however, this particular path is barely more than a faint trace, occasionally challenging to discern. The tree markings, too, are not always consistently visible. After another two kilometers winding through dense forest and navigating around some cliffs, the first stable building appears, signaling our arrival at the farm.

For a more comfortable ascent, the old gravel road presents an alternative. To take this route, we proceed past the initial "Örnbo" signpost and continue up the mountain until we encounter a second sign, also directing towards Örnbo. This path, though initially steep, then meanders through several turns, leading directly to the former dwelling.

Requirements

Non

Equipment

Standard hiking equipment

Prices

900 SEK/pers. (from 2 participants)