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Gröndalen pyramids

Gröndalen pyramids, Vålådalen

 Sjalen Says:  If you fancy a 10 kilometre walk for something unique, this could be it. Gröndalen is as its name says a green valley which makes it easy to walk in and you will be rewarded with some of the best ice age geology in the country. The most famous thing being the sandy pyramids... 

Lunndörren

Lunndörren, Vålådalen

 Sjalen Says:  An ice age "door" into the valley with a scenery that makes you think you are in Lapland and not Jämtland the way the fells look almost "square" instead of rolling. Of course we couldn't walk the 10 kilometres there on this trip but I really hope to come back as what I saw... 

Vallbo "Same" village

Vallbo "Same" village, Vålådalen

 Sjalen Says:  On the way to Vålåsen you pass Vallbo which is no more than a handful of small farms. Most villagers are reindeer herding and the village is famous for its tiny same church. A couple of the farms are also used as B&Bs and several walking trails start here. 

Naturum exhibition

Naturum exhibition, Vålådalen

 Sjalen Says:  A "Naturum" is a permanent exhibition sponsored by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and the local county and they exist in nearly all counties to tell people about the specific flora and fauna in an interesting way. Always free entrance. Vålådalen has a Naturum... 

Hotels  

STF Vålådalen: STF fell station

STF Vålådalen: STF fell station, Vålådalen

 Sjalen Says:  STF's fell stations are more than just a hostel. Firstly, STF cater for everyone anyway, but on fell stations it needs to be a bit extra since the people visiting have often crossed mountains to get there. The rooms here come in several varieties and you can also eat at the... 

Transportation  

To the end of the road

To the end of the road, Vålådalen

 Sjalen Says:  Bus from Undersåker (along the E14 where the turnoff is) leaves just after 8.00 in the morning as the night train from Stockholm has arrived, and the bus then trundles the 27 km to Vålådalen. Expect some nice views of Åreskutan and other fells along the way. It returns at... 

What to Pack  

Binoculars and magnifying glass!

Binoculars and magnifying glass!, Vålådalen

 Sjalen Says:   You need binoculars to see reindeer up on the fells and also various birds and other animals. Magnifying glass is if you come in early summer for the unique flora... 

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Cross the bubbling Vålån

Cross the bubbling Vålån, Vålådalen

 Sjalen Says:  That has to be done on one of these genial constructions common in the Swedish highlands - a moving bridge. A bit rolling before you've found your pace but then you can stop in the middle and enjoy the scenery. 

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 See the cluster of red cottages in there by the foot of Ottfjället? That's Vålådalen. Are you looking for a place where the signs tell you that the road ends? This is it. We came here as we wanted a... 

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