recommended route
Stage 3
Stråsjöleden pilgrim trail, Njutånger medieval church to the Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Sörforsa
Pilgrim Trail
· Hälsingland
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/ Jesu Hjärtas kapell, SörforsaPhoto: Maj-Britt Andersson, Pilgrimstid -
/ Pilgrimer på vägPhoto: Pilgrimstid
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/ Jesu Hjärtas kapellPhoto: Paxwalk
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/Photo: Paxwalk
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/Photo: Paxwalk
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/ Kyrkbåten ForsaPhoto: Pilgrimstid
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/ Storsjön, Lumnäs, mot SörforsaPhoto: Erika Wachenfeldt, Paxwalk
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/ Outside the Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in SörforsaPhoto: Erika Wachenfeldt, Paxwalk
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/ The Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in SörforsaPhoto: Erika Wachenfeldt, Paxwalk
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/ Linspinneriet i SörforsaPhoto: Erika Wachenfeldt, Paxwalk
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/ The old flax mill factoryPhoto: Erika Wachenfeldt, Paxwalk
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/ Vitsippor på väg mot ForsaPhoto: Erika Wachenfeldt, Paxwalk
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/ SunnanbäckPhoto: Erika Wachenfeldt, Paxwalk
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/ Cow parsley and lupinsPhoto: Erika Wachenfeldt, Paxwalk
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/ Harebell by the road to SörforsaPhoto: Erika Wachenfeldt, Paxwalk
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/ Encounter in Sunnanbäck!Photo: Erika Wachenfeldt, Paxwalk
This distance from the medieval church of Njutånger provides both the experience of walking through countryside and agriculture past the great characteristic houses of Hälsingland, and a taste of the forest and wildlife experience!
moderate
Distance 21.3 km
5:28 h
140 m
133 m
The distance runs from the church of Njutånger on a dirt road, past a couple of farms. You pass the E4 over a tractor bridge. The trail of Stråsjö goes on northwest on smaller roads and paths in the forest area, where there is no settlement.
You follow a path along the lakeside for a short distance, until you reach a small asphalt road running through more settled areas towards Sörforsa.
The paths along the lake will during some periods be wet and slippery.
You follow a path along the lakeside for a short distance, until you reach a small asphalt road running through more settled areas towards Sörforsa.
The paths along the lake will during some periods be wet and slippery.
Author’s recommendation
Bring a bottle of water and a lunch box!
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Highest point
74 m
Lowest point
21 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Rest Stop
Trogsta Honung - Honey from Trogsta, Forsa!Cafe Röda Korset Kupan - second handshop
Frägsta Hälsingegård - Italian restaurant and lodging
Forsa Handelsträdgård - Forsa Garden Center
Safety information
The path next to Kösen can be quite wet, especially after the snow melt in the spring.Tips and hints
It might be possible for groups to book the great church boats for boating tours on the far-stretched and beautiful lakes of Forsa. Contact Pilgrimstid well in advance for this opportunity!info@pilgrimstid.nu or Ulf Krantz: 070-203 00 84
Start
The Church of Njutånger, Njutånger (24 m)
Coordinates:
DD
61.618429, 17.050763
DMS
61°37'06.3"N 17°03'02.7"E
UTM
33V 608741 6833386
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Destination
The Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Turn-by-turn directions
Approximately 21 kilometers.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Getting there
Exit the E4either by Iggesund, and drive south to the church of Njutånger - it is visible on a hill to the right,
or by Enånger, and drive north until you see the church on your left.
Parking
There is a parking space by the church, or up at the parish house, S:t Olofsgården.Coordinates
DD
61.618429, 17.050763
DMS
61°37'06.3"N 17°03'02.7"E
UTM
33V 608741 6833386
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Jan Lundell: "Pilgrimsspår i Hälsingland", 2000. Can be ordered through Pilgrimstid.
Equipment
Hardwearing boots for walking on damp grounds, a water bottle and a lunch pack.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
21.3 km
Duration
5:28 h
Ascent
140 m
Descent
133 m
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