Stage
Stråsjöleden pilgrim trail, the Chapel of Stråsjö to Sandvik
Pilgrim Trail
· Hälsingland
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/ The starting point, the chapel of StråsjöPhoto: Ulf Krantz, Pilgrimstid -
/ Sign with information about the nature reserve areaPhoto: Mats Jäderberg, Pilgrimstid
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/ GladbäcksögatPhoto: Tore Lind, Pilgrimstid
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/ Stråsjöleden pilgrim trail, west of the chapel of StråsjöPhoto: Mats Jäderberg, Pilgrimstid
One of the finest stages of Stråsjöleden! Just next to the trail is Gladbäcksögat (The Eye of Gladbäck); a spring that flows up, and in a few meters becomes a small stream, and then a brook; Gladbäcken. We find ourselves in a nature conservation area with exciting nature – pay attention to the regulations there. You will pass Gröntjärn, an excellent place to take a break, where there are tables and benches to sit down and rest, while you think about the information on the signs, about the nature phenomenon Gröntjärn – a turquoise green lake, the result of a strange glaciofluvial deposit, formed during the melting of the inland ice about 8 500 years ago.
You will continue on soft paths and roads to Sandvik, where you will find a bathing spot and simple lodging.
15.4 km
4:02 h
161 m
134 m
To begin with, you walk from the chapel of Stråsjö along the trafficked road, and then turn off downward, along a river with an old mill. When you arrive at the junction, you follow the small gravel road towards Gröntjärn and continue on the path towards Sandvik. The stage is very easy, with a quiet and peaceful wandering through exciting forest nature!
At Gröntjärn you will find facts about the sight on the information board, and benches and tables for a restful break with a beautiful view. There is also a toilet next to the road and the parking lot.
Author’s recommendation
The water in the spring Gladbäcksögat is potable, but you will need to bring something to drink anyway, and a lunch pack.
Highest point
259 m
Lowest point
147 m
Tips, hints and links
About Gröntjärn and Gladbäcksögat
Ulf Krantz, builder for the Chapel of Stråsjö, carving att his house in Venås: YouTube
Start
The Chapel of Stråsjö, Hudiksvall municipality (178 m)
Coordinates:
Geographic
61.953781, 16.298616
UTM
33V 568117 6869712
Destination
Sandvik, Ljusdal municipality
Note
all notes on protected areas
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Sports shoes or sandals will do good, but this will depend on the weather.Distance
15.4 km
Duration
4:02h
Ascent
161 m
Descent
134 m
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