Stage 16
Helgonleden, The Saints Trail, Järvsö to Färila
Pilgrim Trail
· Hälsingland
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/ The Church of FärilaPhoto: Färila, farila.se -
/ Signpost on the stage Järvsö to Färila, by the farm house StölpasPhoto: Elisabeth Andersson, Paxwalk
A pleasant – but quite long – stage to hike if you want to experience the beautiful countryside of Hälsingland! Here, The Saints Trail runs from the popular tourist resort of Järvsö on smaller gravel roads past small villages and farms, a couple of forest areas, and up to the Church of Färila.
26.4 km
6:44 h
156 m
106 m
For your information; note that food and lodging are only available at the start and the end of the stage.
Among other services, there is a food store and a patisserie i Färila. There is also a nice camping site with cottages down by the river Ljusnan, shortly after the Church of Färila.
Author’s recommendation
Bring a water bottle and a lunch pack! Take the time to rest at some of the beautiful sights along the trail.
Highest point
187 m
Lowest point
109 m
Rest Stop
Karlsgården, traditional farm in Hälsingland, JärvsöJärvzoo - The Wildlife Park of the North
Kakfén, Färila
The Pilgrim Chapel in Färila
Safety information
In case of emergency - call 112!Start
The Church of Järvsö (120 m)
Coordinates:
DD
61.709029, 16.181177
DMS
61°42'32.5"N 16°10'52.2"E
UTM
33V 562453 6842333
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Destination
The Church of Färila
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
DD
61.709029, 16.181177
DMS
61°42'32.5"N 16°10'52.2"E
UTM
33V 562453 6842333
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
If the weather is good, sandals are sufficient, otherwise good hiking shoes will do. Dress according to weather!Distance
26.4 km
Duration
6:44 h
Ascent
156 m
Descent
106 m
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