Tommaso De Rosa

April 12, 2024

Hiking

Walk in the forest to the “magic” wind shelter of Per-Olsbo

Tommaso De Rosa

April 12, 2024

Hiking

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

FREE DOWNLOAD:

INFO-MAP for your excursion to Per-Olsbo wind shelter >

(.pdf - 4MB)

• 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.

See Utsiktsplats Per-Olsbo on naturkartan.se >

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:

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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).

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Tommaso De Rosa

April 5, 2024

Hiking

Basic tips to get ready for your day hike (or run) on High Coast paths

Tommaso De Rosa

April 5, 2024

Hiking

The great outdoors is calling: a walk's quality need not be determined by its duration or level of difficulty, nor does it have to be an intense hike.

Being on the High Coast represents an opportunity to move in nature in an unparalleled way.

It's a good idea to keep in mind a few recommendations to ensure the success of any excursion you have planned that may be completed in four or five hours, even if it's only a few kilometers on paper.

Outdoor-ready, without overpacking

If you’re nearby Docksta and don’t have all the gear with you, we run Grab&Go — hosted outdoor gear rental at Docksta marina. Tell us your day plan and we’ll match the essentials (daypack, hammock kit, and more), with simple route tips.

→ See Grab&Go Pricing & Booking: https://dockstahavet.se/outdoor-gear-rental-hoga-kusten/pricing-booking

6 suggestions to prepare you for your outdoor walks on the Höga Kusten

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1. You need suitable footwear. With few exceptions, all the paths that lead you to climb or descend on the reliefs are very technical, you will also walk on rocks, roots and pebbles. You do not need heavy or rigid shoes, good shoes are enough, for example for hiking or trail running, that are comfortable, with a good grip and possibly tasselled.

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2. Move with a light backpack, always carry a reservoir of water with you and something to eat to replenish your energies. Remember that you won't be able to easily access stores to "supply" or just stop for a drink when you're in the woods or on the national park's trails.

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3. Check the weather forecast, bringing appropriate clothing (to stay warm and dry, particularly).

The applications YR.no and SMHI.se are excellent for puntual locality forecasting.

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4. Plan your route. The paths within the national park or protected natural areas, and the Höga Kusten Leden are average well marked, you will generally find signs with the indications that are needed or more easily than signs made with colored paint on rocks and trees.

Taking a look at a map, to know the territory where you are moving, is always a good idea. Tourist information points can in most cases provide you with a useful one.

👉 You can find many maps even downloadable online, (below, you can free download our info-maps, too), or use apps (like Kamoot, Outdoorsactive...), when you have network coverage. A good resource are naturkartan.se website and app.

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Map of the walk from Docksta Havet Base Camp to Vårdkallberget

Best map to hike from Docksta to Vårdkallberget

Map of the walk from Docksta Havet Base Camp to Skuleberget via Höga Kusten Stigen

Best map to hike to Skuleberget and Naturum Höga Kusten

Map of the walk to Per Olsbo's shelter on Skovedsberget

Best map to walk from Docksta to Skovedsberget & Per Ollsbo shelter

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Best outdoor activities map of Skuleberget Nature Reserve and Docksta

Best Skuleskogen National Park map

👉 Have a look also at our outdoor MAP-POSTERS >

If you're adventuring on trails that you don't think are popular, let someone know about your route and your excursion plans.

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5. Bring a cell phone with the batteries charged but remember that you will not always have the coverage guaranteed, especially if you are in roaming with a non-Swedish telephone contract.

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6. Carrying hiking or Nordic walking poles in your backpack could be an excellent alternative if they are foldable. Although they are helpful equipment, many of the rough and rooty pathways you may come upon are not suitable for them.

Little etiquette guidelines

Additionally, you will find here a few basic etiquette rules for a more environmentally conscious outdoor experience.

📍Keep it wild.

Just remember that the natural environment you are moving into is unique and delicate.

Stay on the existing paths (do not venture off the trails creating new ones or cutting switchbacks). Remain on it to avoid harming the natural spaces around it. With so many visitors enjoying natural areas for their outdoor recreational activities, a simple shortcut through a dune, around a wet trail, or across a meadow can have long-lasting negative impacts.

📍Do not disturb wildlife.

Your surroundings are home to many plants and animals: you are the visitor.

📍Do not litter.

Take all of your belongings home with you :)

Set your #hiking BASE CAMP to explore the Höga Kusten World Heritage site:

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These coastal Airbnbs are located at the marina in Docksta, along the Höga Kusten Leden (Etapp 5: Ullånger–Skuleberget) and just a step away from the Skuleskogen National Park and the Skuleberget Mount. The accommodations are seaside and perfectly located to explore the Höga Kusten World Heritage.

Discover our holiday rentals >

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See my host profile and contact me on Airbnb

If you would like assistance planning your stay in one of our waterfront accommodations at the marina, need hiking advice at Skyleskogen Park or Mount Skuleberget, or have any other questions regarding things to do on the High Coast during the summer, please contact me via the Airbnb chat. You are welcome :)
_Tommaso

Please write me by email or WhatsApp at +46.763136909

P.S. I’m a trail runner. I like to explore new routes with a hiking mindset, especially those on the High Coast. Here below you find what I highlighted in these blog posts.

👇

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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!

WALKING: 40 minTOTAL DISTANCE: 3,8 km

FREE DOWNLOAD:

INFO-MAP for your excursion to Per-Olsbo wind shelter >

•

Hike at the feet of SKOVEDSBERGET Mount:

Short walk in the forest to a magic shelter over the Dockstafjärden

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.

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.

Tommaso De Rosa

The great outdoors is calling: a walk's quality need not be determined by its duration or level of difficulty, nor does it have to be an intense hike.

Being on the High Coast represents an opportunity to move in nature in an unparalleled way.

It's a good idea to keep in mind a few recommendations to ensure the success of any excursion you have planned that may be completed in four or five hours, even if it's only a few kilometers on paper.

Outdoor-ready, without overpacking

6 suggestions to prepare you for your outdoor walks on the Höga Kusten

•

•

2. Move with a light backpack, always carry a reservoir of water with you and something to eat to replenish your energies. Remember that you won't be able to easily access stores to "supply" or just stop for a drink when you're in the woods or on the national park's trails.

•

3. Check the weather forecast, bringing appropriate clothing (to stay warm and dry, particularly).

•

4. Plan your route. The paths within the national park or protected natural areas, and the Höga Kusten Leden are average well marked, you will generally find signs with the indications that are needed or more easily than signs made with colored paint on rocks and trees.

Taking a look at a map, to know the territory where you are moving, is always a good idea. Tourist information points can in most cases provide you with a useful one.

👉 You can find many maps even downloadable online, (below, you can free download our info-maps, too), or use apps (like Kamoot, Outdoorsactive...), when you have network coverage. A good resource are naturkartan.se website and app.

If you're adventuring on trails that you don't think are popular, let someone know about your route and your excursion plans.

•

5. Bring a cell phone with the batteries charged but remember that you will not always have the coverage guaranteed, especially if you are in roaming with a non-Swedish telephone contract.

•

6. Carrying hiking or Nordic walking poles in your backpack could be an excellent alternative if they are foldable. Although they are helpful equipment, many of the rough and rooty pathways you may come upon are not suitable for them.

Little etiquette guidelines

Additionally, you will find here a few basic etiquette rules for a more environmentally conscious outdoor experience.

📍Keep it wild.

📍Do not disturb wildlife.

📍Do not litter.

Set your #hiking BASE CAMP to explore the Höga Kusten World Heritage site:

Tommaso De Rosa

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This mount remains in your heart.

The trail to Vårdkallberget (or Värnsberget, as someone started to nickname it) is a well-balanced hike, with only one rugged path along the hilltop leading to the summit at 265m a.s.l.

Rising from the sea, the mountain forms a peninsula, never more than a couple of kilometers wide, that divides the Docksta fjord from the Norrfjärden.

Along the coast, there aren't many houses, and the mountain retain its amazing natural features.

The trail that leads to the top of Vårdkallberget is mostly known by locals and, fortunately, little visited, so it will be much easier to meet some wild animals, though you will probably only see traces of them in the summer.

From the village of Docksta, looking south-east, you can see the mountain dominate the landscape at the beginning of the fjord. It is curious to think that it is only thirty meters lower than the top of the most famous Skuleberget.

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4.6KM, D+180M, ~2HRS

These particular forested areas, precious to biodiversity for flora and fauna, are called "rocky pine forests". You will understand what it means to cross a natural and undirsturbed old-growth wood in the High Coast.

At Vårdkallberget Mountain, you get a real taste of what hiking Nordic trails in areas with low human impact looks like

By walking a narrow single track surrounded by blueberry bushes, you will pass portions of thicker forest, passing next to a wet area, and walk a few tens of meters next to a beautiful lake but invisible from the path if you don't start looking for it.

You will also cross a couple of the typical cobble fields whose pebbles have been rounded by the work of the waves because they were once at sea level around 10.000 years ago.

The final stretch of the trail has sparser vegetation, making it easy to jump over some broad, rocky reliefs of typical red granite that are covered in moss and lichen.

You will be able to identify the southern summit of the mountain by the stacked stones that accentuate some of the 360-degree panoramic points over the archipelago.

If you start exploring the surroundings a little from there, you will discover charming views to the Ullånger’s fjord and, just below the top, on the north side, a particular wind shelter.

The whole route to the summit of Vårdkallberget, back and forth from the antenna, is roughly five kilometers long and has a level of difficulty that most people can handle.

When windy, the summit is typically fairly exposed. At Vårdkallberget, however, the sun will shine through the trees for a good chunk of your journey if the weather is good. Have fun!

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But since the High Coast is above 60° North latitude, both June and July celebrate endless summer days that have 24 hours of daylight to enjoy!

During one of these bright "nights" and when the sun just dips a few degrees below the horizon, can you image yourself traversing the Slåttdalsskrevan cracks and hiking the Skuleskogen trails?

This is specifically the subject matter I wish to cover on the summers excursion in Skuleskogen, (and there could be no better base in Docksta where to leave for an unforgettable outdoor experience at the national park ;)

Step by step, along the nicest paths in the Skuleskogen in summertime.This trek rocks.

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~11.4KM, D+321m, ~4/6Hrs

Tips and recommendations for your overnight hike

There are alternative trails and routes, of course, but I advise taking this trek at Skuleskogen* (during the summer) because it's balanced to give you a memorable experience of the national park's top locations and scenery.

BE IN TUNE WITH THE PARK

#SKULESKOGEN ETIQUETTE

WALKING: 40 min
TOTAL DISTANCE: 3,8 km

Step by step, along the nicest paths in the Skuleskogen in summertime.
This trek rocks.