Stage 2
Helgonleden, The Saints Trail, Mårtsbo to Gävle
Pilgrim Trail
· Gästrikland
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/ The Saint's Trail, The Trail of GästrikePhoto: Mats Jäderberg, Pilgrimstid -
/ The bridge over Gavleån, GävlePhoto: Mats Jäderberg, Pilgrimstid
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/ An exciting signpost - a pilgrim, perhaps?Photo: Elisabeth Andersson, Pilgrimstid
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/ The front door to Gamla Gefle Vandrarhem - Old Gefle HostelPhoto: Mats Jäderberg, Pilgrimstid
A nice and easy walk, initially following the trail of Gästrike (Gästrikeleden), from Mårtsbo to Hemlingby. After this, the trail continues through city traffic, but one should choose the pedestrian and bicycle lanes on both sides of the trail marking.
Arriving at Brunnsgatan in Gävle, you will soon enter Old Gävle, and then you can follow the trail near the beach by the river of Gävle (Gavleån) to the Holy Trinity Church.
moderate
13.5 km
3:16 h
7 m
40 m
A nice hiking trail. Gästrikeleden is marked with orange trail markings. It runs through the forest and small villages, up to Hemlingby Church. After this, there are footpaths and cycle paths to follow towards the centre of Gävle.
Old Gävle is an idyllic area with cobbled streets and old houses. There is also the Old Gefle Hostel. If you continue on the trail along the footpaths on Gavleån's south side and via a small footbridge across the river, you arrive at the Holy Trinity Church.
Author’s recommendation
Book your lodging at Gamla Gefle Hostel and have a long rest in Old Gävle!
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Highest point
34 m
Lowest point
1 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop
Mårtsbo, the old schoolhouse, Mårtsbo, GävleThe House of Music - Musikhuset - in Sjömanskyrkan, Gävle
Gefle Vandrarhem - Hostel, Gävle
Gävle, the Holy Trinity Church
City Restaurang & Pizzeria
Gävle Gross
Hemlingby Outdoor Area
Gävle station
Länsmuseet Gävle
Safety information
Use the footpaths and the pedestrian crossings along the busy streets!Start
The bathing space by the canal in Mårtsbo (29 m)
Coordinates:
DD
60.588985, 17.235515
DMS
60°35'20.3"N 17°14'07.9"E
UTM
33V 622452 6719089
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Destination
The Holy Trinity Church in Gävle
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
DD
60.588985, 17.235515
DMS
60°35'20.3"N 17°14'07.9"E
UTM
33V 622452 6719089
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Light hiking boots, water bottle, clothing for season and weather.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.5 km
Duration
3:16h
Ascent
7 m
Descent
40 m
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