THE BIG AND THE SMALL IRON CIRCLE

Guided canoe, bicycle and hiking tours on 2-3 days in the heart of  Bergslagen

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THE BIG IRON CIRCLE

  In canoes we paddle out on the lake Åmänningens blue water. We get ashore on the Oil island on which the world's oldest preserved oil refinery is located. A guided tour take us around the island and we let to know the thrilling history and funny stories behind the site. Next stop is on the Dunshammar peninsula. Here we visit one of the earliest iron producing spots. The old evidence consist of stone ovens from the Iron-Age. We paddle further in an archipelago with open water and plenty of big and small islands. This is Strömsholm’s Canal broadest point (on its 110 kilometers course). From Bodarne we cycle on the old embankment to Trummelsberg. Along this stretch the iron ore once was drawn by horses. In the ironwork in Trummelsberg the iron ore were processed to pig iron. A guided tour take us around in the former ironwork which today is an interesting “ghost town”. On a flourishing meadow next to small lake we stay overnight in teepees. A small dock invites to swimming and relaxation. In the shone of a bonfire we eat a delicious wilderness dinner

Along a winding path we hike along the walking trail Bruksleden. We “climb” Landsberget which is one of the province Västmanland's highest mountains. Here a high watch tower is built and at clear weather we get a good view on the surrounding lakes and mountains. From Djupnäs we once again paddle out on the lake Åmänningens blue archipelago. The ironwork in Ängelsberg has ancestry from the Middle-Age and is one of UNESCO's word inherited sites. A guided tour take us around in the historical site.The word inherited village has an unique and exciting architecture. The architecture of the two castles have inspired the architects who built the villas of the turn of the century. Some villas have a variation of small towers. One of these villas is the pension hostel Tallbacka were we stay for the night

The guided tour include: Lunch and dinner day 1-2. Breakfast day 2-3. Morning snack day 1. Bicycles, canoes, paddles, life jackets, water proof sacks, sitting pads and luggage transport. Night in teepee/tents and pension hostel. Sleeping mats and sleeping bags night one. Sheets night two. Guided tours on the island Oljeön, Trummelsberg's historical site and the ironwork in Ängelsberg  

  Price: 3400 SEK/340 Euro. Children under 15 years 3000 SEK/300 Euro 

 Number of participants: 4-15 persons

From 4 participants, to be booked on dates of free choice 

Type of paddling/landscape description: The shores and mountains are covered by pine forest. The paddling is easy flat water paddling whiteout current water

Equipment: Paddling in canoes with kayaks as option. The canoes are founded in the strong hard plastic material polyethylene and are in very good shape. The kayaks are stable sea kayaks with broad waist constructed to manage big waves and strong wind in sea conditions. The bikes are substantial Yosemite Cruisers with broad tires. More information about the equipment (link)

Personal equipment: Equipment that are not needed during the day will be transported overland to each days finishing point

Evening dress: Jeans and sport clothes are recommended

Information: At the starting point we provide information about the tour, the canoes, safety and paddle technique. At dinner detailed information about the next days program is provided

THE SMALL IRON CIRCLE

Along a winding path we hike along the walking trail Bruksleden. We “climb” Landsberget which is one of the province Västmanland's highest mountains. Here a high watch tower is located and at clear weather we get a good view on the surrounding lakes and mountains. From Djupnäs we paddle in canoes along the lake Åmänningens blue water. We follow the green western shore to Bodarne. From Bodarne we cycle on the old embankment to Trummelsberg. Along this stretch the iron ore once was drawn by horses. In the ironwork in Trummelsberg the iron ore were processed to pig iron. A guided tour take us around in the former ironwork which today is an interesting “ghost town”. On a flourishing meadow next to small lake we finish or tour with a delicious wilderness dinner. A small dock invites to swimming and relaxation

 The guided tour include: Lunch and dinner day 1. Breakfast day 2. Morning snacks day 1. Bicycles, canoes, paddles, life jackets and sitting pads. Night in teepee or tent. Transfer from and to the railway station in Virsbo. A guided tour at Trummelsberg's historical site. Sleeping mats and sleeping bags 

  Price: 1700 SEK/170 Euro. Children under 15 years 1500 SEK/150 Euro 

Number of participants: 4-15 person

From 4 participants, to be booked on dates of free choice 

Type of paddling/landscape description: The shores and mountains are covered by pine forest. The paddling is easy flat water paddling whiteout current water

Equipment: Paddling in canoes with kayaks as option. The canoes are founded in the strong hard plastic material polyethylene and are in very good shape. The kayaks are stable sea kayaks with broad waist constructed to manage big waves and strong wind in sea conditions. The bikes are substantial Yosemite Cruisers with broad tires. More information about the equipment (link)

Evening dress: Jeans and sport clothes are recommended

Information: At the starting point we provide information about the tour, the canoes, safety and paddle technique

Straight trains to Virsbo from Stockholm 1,5 hours, Västerås 30 minutes 

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