Best trails in Garphyttans National Park
Garphyttan National Park offers rich nature experiences, from relaxing among flowering meadows to walking in varied landscapes. Established in 1909, this historic park is one of Sweden's oldest and covers land that once belonged to the Östra gården mining estate. The main area consists of old meadows that are managed by mowing to preserve their traditional flora and fauna. The surrounding coniferous forest is allowed to develop freely, favoring many rare species. The path to the meadows is accessible for both wheelchairs and prams.
Top trails
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(35)
•Moderate
•2.0 mi
•Est. 58m
On this hike you walk through the leafy old arable land, blueberry-rich pine and spruce forest, the clearings with deciduous trees and hazel and see traces of ancient mining. Along the trail there are several good viewpoints where you can look out over the Närkesslätten, tall buildings in Örebro and Kvarntorpshögen outside Kumla from Svensbodaberget in the far north. Please note that you are not allowed to walk in the meadow outside the paths before the grass is cut, or pick flowers and...
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(6)
•Moderate
•3.5 mi
•Est. 1h 32m
This trail runs in the hilly landscape of beautiful mixed forest in the old mining area. There are nice viewpoints, perfect for a break. There is a car park with toilets at Garphyttan National Park. The area has many nice trails and is easily accessible but still a bit from the E18 highway between Örebro and Karlskoga.
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(6)
•Easy
•1.5 mi
•Est. 39m
Short walk in Garphyttan national park near Garphyttan, Örebro county
A short walk in Garphyttan National Park. You walk through a varied forest landscape, everything from deciduous trees, hazel to bushes and the open, old farmland.
Highlights:
- The Bräcke Ängar nature reserve
- view of Bräcketjärnet
- resting place by the lake
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(4)
•Easy
•1.0 mi
•Est. 22m
Short hiking trail in Garphyttan National Park near Garphyttan in Örebro county
A short hike in Garphyttan National Park. You walk through a varied forest landscape, everything from deciduous trees, hazel to bushes and the open, former farmland. The trail is marked in green and on a gravel road.
Highlights:
- varied forest landscape
- on dirt road
- marked path
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(3)
•Easy
•0.5 mi
•Est. 12m
Short and child-friendly forest walk in Garphyttan National Park near Garphyttan in Örebro county
A short walk in Garphyttan National Park. You walk through a varied forest landscape, everything from deciduous trees, hazel to bushes and the open, old farmland.
Highlights:
- Garphyttan National Park
- varied forest landscape
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Garphyttans National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Garphyttans National Park is Bergstigen, which has a 4.0 star rating from 35 reviews. This trail is 2.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 377 ft.
What is the longest trail in Garphyttans National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Garphyttans National Park is Östragården - Nybrottsfallet. This trail is estimated to be 3.5 mi long.
How many trails are in Garphyttans National Park?
There are 6 trails in Garphyttans National Park. These trails have an average 4.2-star rating from 56 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Garphyttans National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Garphyttans National Park has you covered. Östragården - Nybrottsfallet boasts the most elevation gain with 505 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Bergstigen, which will get you 377 ft of elevation gain.
Are there running trails available in Garphyttans National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 running trails in Garphyttans National Park and the most popular is Östragården - Nybrottsfallet with an average 4.2 star rating from 6 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Garphyttans National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 biking trails in Garphyttans National Park and the most popular is Östragården - Nybrottsfallet with an average 4.2 star rating from 6 community reviews.