The shelter was built in 1997 by Gunvor Eriksson, Åke Olson, Lilly and Karl Mellberg and dedicated to Per Olsbo; they opened it to any hiker passing through this beautiful part of the High Coast World Heritage site. It is unique and a really magical place!
Starting from the piers of the marina, the walk to South to Skovedsberget brings you to an amazing viewpoint over the Dockstafjärden.
From the old church at Vibyggerå, the Höga Kusten Leden's path heads into the fields of the countryside and into the forest. It's an easy walk that everybody can approach, but it's 100% hiking into nature!
(👉 Don't forget to take with you a Swedish "fika.")
WALKING: 40 min
TOTAL DISTANCE: 3,8 km
Docksta Havet Base Camp -> Old Church 2 km
Old Church -> Skovedsberget utsiktsplats 1,8 km
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Hike at the feet of SKOVEDSBERGET Mount:
Short walk in the forest to a magic shelter over the Dockstafjärden
During your stay at Docksta, take a moment to take a walk there :)
At the end of the main road of the village, take the upward road (Prästbacken) that leads to Sätra.
The ancient church you meet where the path begins, the old church of Vibyggerå, was probably built in the late 1200s or early 1300s.
After the new church of Docksta was completed in 1874, at Herresta, the Vibyggerå old church was abandoned until 1916. The new church was then burned down by lightning and the old one had to be restored to worship use again.
The interior is decorated with beautiful frescoes from the 17th century. The altar dates from 1771. The pulpit was made in 1740 and triumph crucifix dates from the Middle Ages. (Source: Wikipedia)
From the church, the trail crosses the meadows and feed fields before entering the woods after a few hundred meters.
You are on the Höga Kusten Leden trail, southward. The path to the shelter rises gradually; it is a pleasant walk. After a little more than one and a half kilometers, there is an outlook that leads to the panoramic point (utsiktsplats) where the shelter was built.
Per's shelter is different from any other you'll encounter on your excursions. It is a special place, and it is understood that it is there to make the stop as pleasant and comfortable as possible for the passersby.
It is well equipped; you will find everything you need to prepare a falò safely, and much more will surprise you, such as the binoculars and the guest book.
Above all, you will adore this unique nook that feels like it belongs to you and touches your heart, even more than the view! That is gorgeous over the Dockstafjärden to the south-east and Vårdkallberget Mount, and toward the north, over Docksta and Skuleberget.
Usually, I go to the wind shelter running from the marina (this route has a couple of funny Strava segments), but walking will really make you enjoy it. The sun rising directly in front of Skovedberget in the morning adds a unique light and ambiance to this spot.
P.S. I’m a trail runner. I like to explore new routes with a hiking mindset. Here you find what I highlighted to explore the High Coast Worls Heritage Site >
Feel free to contact me:
Tommaso De Rosa
Instagram: @tominthehighcoast
+46 (0)76.3136909 or +39.335.1309207 (WhatsApp too)
e-mail: dockstahavet@gmail.com
See my host profile and contact me on Airbnb
Just below, you can read about our holiday Airbnb accommodations by the seaside in Docksta: starting from the piers of the marina, you will be in the ideal location to enjoy the area, the national park Skuleskogen and the trails at Skuleberget Mount (plus, the other summits that surround Docksta).
