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STRÖMSHOLMS KANAL * * * * |
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From
forest
and mountains in the iron area to billowing fields in the valley of Mälaren. By history
the canal has been a
very
important trade rout. It was along
the canal the iron ore, timber
and wood carbon was transported to the
ironworks. And it was along the canal the pig iron was
transported further from the ironworks and out in the wide world.
A classic watercourse with plenty of history along its
way. The highlight is the word
inheritage site – The ironwork in Ängelsberg. On the small island Oljeön the world's oldest preserved oil refinery
is located. Crude oil was transported Train connections www.resplus.se indicate on time table and time table 55 |
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Trail description: river and lake paddling |
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Degree of difficulty: easy |
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From - to: Smedjebacken - Strömsholm |
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Distance: 110 km, 50 % river paddling |
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Drop: 101 m total, 1 m/km on average |
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Portages: 0 - 13. No portages if you choose to use the locks (only during the peak summer season). The river is equipped with special docks to make each portage easy. The canoe trolleys are rolled along smooth paths beside the locks |
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Landscape description: forest |
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The rain and wind shelters have firm fire places and sometimes dry toilets |
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The canoetrail continues to Mälaren |
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Good
canoe trail description in English or German with
a map
is included in the hire |
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Fishing:
Pike and perch
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Smedjebacken - Fagersta: Free transport of hired equipment on hires over 2800 kr/280 euro per transport day |
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Ängelsberg - Fagersta: Free transport of hired equipment on hires over 2800 kr/280 euro per transport day |
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PADDLE PACKAGE FOR PADDLERS FLYING IN TO STOCKHOLM ARLANDA, STOCKHOLM VÄSTERÅS OR STOCKHOLM SKAVSTA |
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Strömsholms Kanal is a tranquil and beautiful river with easy access from the international airports. From Stockholm Arlanda you catch the 30 minutes train or the airport bus (link) to the main train station in Stockholm. From Stockholm Skavsta the airport bus (link) to Stockholm takes 2 hours. From the train station in Stockholm a straight 2,5 hour train takes you to the small town Smedjebacken. Alternatively you fly in to Stockholm Västerås and catch the same straight train to Smedjebacken (1,5 hours ride). Smedjebacken is the starting point for the canoe trail Strömsholms Kanal. We meet you at the train station in Smedjebacken and transfer you (with a stop at the supermarket) to the starting point of the canoe trail. Train connection Stockholm-Smedjebacken www.resplus.se indicate on time table and time table 55 Along the canoe trail you will find organized free campsites To follow is a price example on four people who paddle The Strömsholms Kanal during one week
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2
canoes: 4200 kr/420 euro |
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4
life jackets: 0 kr/0 euro |
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4
paddles: 0 kr/0 euro |
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2
trollies: 0 kr/0 euro |
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4 waterproof phone
cases: 0 kr/0 euro |
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Drinking
water: 0 kr/0 euro |
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A Strömsholms Kanal canoe trail map in English or German: 0 kr/0 euro |
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Transport
of hired equipment: 1750 kr/175 euro |
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Transfer
from the train station in Smedjebacken to the river: 300 kr/30 euro |
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A stop a the supermarket: 0 kr/0 euro |
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Transfer
from the end of the river to the train station in Halstahammar: 750 kr/75
euro |
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From Hallstahammar there is a straight 1,5 hours train ride back to Stockholm or a 15 minutes straight train ride back to Västerås |
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Total: 7000 kr/700 euro (1750 kr/175 euro per person) |
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Other paddle packages (link) |
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MALINGEN - LUDVIKA * * * |
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The first part offer river paddling through a nice and beautiful forest. Then follows lake paddling along the three lakes Bysjön, Björken and Västman. At the first part occurs a few portages and an obstacle at low water as a small lake is half overgrown |
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Trail description: river and lake paddling |
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Degree of difficulty: difficult because of portages and a small half overgrown lake |
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From - to: Stora Malingen - Ludvika |
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Distance: 34 km, 30 % river paddling |
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Drop: 36 m total, 1,1 m/km on average |
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Portages: 6 portages |
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Landscape description: forest |
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Fishing: pike and perch |
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Maps: Fritidskartan for Ludvika kommun or 12FNO, 12FNV, 12FSV |
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An
old canoe trail description
is included in the hire which should be complemented with the maps above |
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Stora Malingen:
Free transport
of hired equipment on hires over 3150
kr/315 euro
per transport day
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Ludvika:
Free transport
of hired equipment on hires over 2800
kr/280 euro per transport day
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FARMENLEDEN / JERNLEDEN * * * |
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The
canoe trail passes
some kilometers
from the idyllic farm where the popular (Swedish) TV series The Farm was played in. The
TV team fine-comb the country after a desolated place in the
wilderness. Their choice of the farm 5 km from Norn was an excellent pick. A
short hike in connection with the paddle adventure.
Lodging on the farm can be arranged. Farmenleden is a combination of a paddle and hiking adventure when a few long portages along dirt
roads occurs. The canoe trail can be divided in in two parts. One
easy and one difficult.
Difficult due to many troublesome portages with a 5
kilometer portage
included. portage
included. A good alternative is to only paddle the easy party with start in Turbo and end in Saxen.
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Trail description: lake paddling in a system of long lakes |
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Degree of difficulty: difficult due to some difficult portages. Easy with start in Turbo and end in Saxen |
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From - to: Turbo - Söderbärke |
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Distance: 38 km, lake paddling 90% |
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Drop: 71 m total, 1,9 m/km on average |
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Portages: Turbodammen - Håsjön |
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Stora Sundsjön - Dammen |
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Dammen - Stora Norn |
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Saxen - Jörkesbo (5 km) |
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Lillängsviken - Säven |
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Dammsjön - Hjorttjärn |
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Landscape description: wilderness |
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Fishing: pike and perch |
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Maps: 12FNO, 12FSO |
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The canoe trail continues to Strömsholms Channel |
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Turbo: Free transport of hired equipment on hires over 3150 kr/315 euro per transport day |
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Söderbärke: Free transport of hired equipment on hires over 2800 kr/280 euro per transport day |
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Links to the canoe trails in Nordic Discovery's service area |
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SVARTÅN * * * |
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An unpolished jewel which has never become an official and marked canoe trail. Some portages are pretty difficult and the canoe trail is therefore classified as mid difficult. Between the portages Svartån is as good as good river paddling can be. The trail is recommended for birdwatchers. One of the closest rivers to the capital. A classic river for the people in Västerås who paddle all the way home |
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Trail description: river paddling |
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Degree of difficulty: easy paddling with some difficult portages = mid difficult |
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From - to: Hörendesjön - Västerås |
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Distance: 62 km, 95 % river paddling |
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Drop: 57 m total, 0,9 m/km on average |
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Portages: 6 portages 100 m - 1 km |
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Landscape description: meadows |
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Fishing: pike and perch |
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Maps: 11GNO-SO. The maps are a recommended compliment to our canoe trail description |
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The canoe trail continues to Mälaren via a portage on 1,5 km through Västerås |
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Good
canoe trail description
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Free transport
of hired equipment on hires over 3500 kr/350 euro per
transport day
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Nordic Discovery - Naturarvskompaniet |
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Handelsbobacken 2 |
Phone: +46 (0)580 31007 |
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Kloten |
Cell phone: +46 (0)70 2551984 |
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714 91 Kopparberg |
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GPS coordinates: Latitude 59 53'43,17 "N Longitude: 15 17'18,35 "E |
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