As we hiked along the Kycklingleden trail, a nice breeze blew through the area. The ground was getting warmer because the sun’s rays hit it hard. For this trail, you have to drive there from Karlstad since it’s about 38 km (24 mi.) away. If you were wondering, the name of the trail, “Kycklingleden” means “The chicken trail,” and more than 34 rare species live in the area. It was named after a place there called Chicken Dale.

As soon as our trip to kycklingleden was over, I felt a wave of happiness. Just being outside makes me happy all the time. Also, it’s nice to get outside after being stuck inside all winter. Read this article if you want to know more about hiking in Sweden and how people live there. Or, you can read 6 Best Trails in Karlstad to learn about more trails in the area.

How to Get There

Since there is no public transportation, the only way to get to this beautiful trail is by car. That takes about 35 minutes of driving. When you’re coming from Karlstad, take the E18 all the way to Oslo/E45. Take the Liljedalsmotet exit and merge onto E18. Look for signs that say Liljedal/Eds. Then tak Nya Vagen to the path. You can find a place to park by following the signs that say Kycklingleden. If there are no more spots, you can park on the street. Get directions from the handy dandy Google Maps.

Be Considerate to Nature

You should try to stay on the path and not hurt Mother Nature as you walk along kycklingleden trail. Plus, it’s good to know that you can only have fires in certain places, and if there’s a fire ban, you can’t have any. There was a fire in 2004 that did a lot of damage and left its mark on the area. Before that, forest fires hadn’t been that big for over 50 years. The flames went on for 2 km (1.2 mi.).

Another tip is to take your trash with you, and don’t cut bark or branches off of trees that are still alive. Some of the trees that were cut down, people have made sculptures out of the stumps. So, this destructive spot with missing trees was turned in a place of art that you can see along the trail.

Difficulty: Moderate – Distance: 5.7 km (3 mi.) Roundtrip – Duration: Approx. 2 hours- Coordinates: N59° 15.683, E13° 5.592- Address: Unnamed Road, 660 40 Segmon- Transport: Rent a car

As you follow kycklingleden trail, it goes up and down and around Lake Vänern. One of the biggest lakes in Western Europe is this one. It has more than 22,000 islands! There are some very steep parts of the trail where you may need to hold on to the rope that’s fixed to rocks or trees. Another thing to know is that this trail goes in a circle. This is something that I enjoy since it makes it easy to get back to the beginning! This path is in Liljedal, which is south of Grums. Besides that this trail has orange markings and signs, so it’s not easy to get lost.

The Beginning of the Trail

I thought kycklingleden trail looked nice as we started our hike near Buda Badplats. We saw a staircase with a big sign that said “Kycklingleden” waiting for us. I felt that things were getting really exciting for me! I’ve been going for walks around the neighborhood for the last few days. But now it’s now time to really go into the forest away from the city. We quickly went down the path and found sculptures made of wood. There was one that looked like a huge head made out of wood! Plus, more sculptures showed up as we walked further down the trail. I thought that one looked really cool that was a wrinkled man with a long beard that turns into a root. The way that his hair and beard are shaped makes it look like they could blow in the wind.

Respect Others Privacy

Whenever you’re on a trail, please be polite and stay on the trail. With that in mind, there are a few summer cabins nearby. So, be considerate and follow the trail. Besides that, it’s good to do this to help take care of the environment.

Steep Areas on Kycklingleden Trail

When we got to a block of stone, I was shocked. A hole was drilled and a latch was added so that a rope could be hung from it. Since you had to walk up the smooth stone, the path got really steep. However, it is possible! I fixed it, and my stress went away. I wasn’t sure I could do it, but I did it! There was no pain in my 24-liter backpack yet because I had weights in it for training. On this trip, we used the time to train. In June, we’ll be going to Kebnekaise! The Swedish mountain in question is very high, so we need to be in great shape to climb it!

At a few points along the trail, there were ropes to help you climb because it got steep. Since the sun made the day so much better, a lot of other people roamed the trail with us. The trail had some bridges that people built, which were very helpful when it rained. When we got close to the top, the leaves made every step I took sound like it was being crushed. We stopped and drank warm tea that my husband made with the things he brought from camping. As soon as you step outside, the air feels better. I let out a deep sigh of relief as I felt blessed with peace.

Beautiful Viewpoint

In the distance, I could see the blue lake. From the view, I knew that this would be a beautiful spot to take in the sun’s last rays for the day. Another thing that I liked is that they have a wooden structure to rest with a picnic table and a fire pit nearby.

While eat a delicious meal by the fire, you’ll have a great view to enjoy. If you’re in the Karlstad area and have a car or a way to get to this trail it’s definitely worth it! Since my little kiddo is almost 3 years old, I plan on doing this hike with him and my hubby by my side. We can make it a half day trip where we have a lunch at this wonderful viewpoint. 

The Lake Awaits

You can get a good look at the lake before or after your hike. If you’re traveling with kids, there’s a small playground for kids and a place to have a picnic close by. While I wandered at the beginning of kycklingleden, I could sense a peacefulness in the area where smooth boulders make up the ground near the lake. If you’re brave enough to take on the. icy water, then you can swim in it! Another thing that’s always good to rememebr, being out in nature is a great way to let go of your stress and worries. It’s a wonderful way to live in the present and reconnect with yourself! 

Other Hiking Trails and Information

If you liked this article then you can read about more trails in Karlstad here. Another great way to learn more about Sweden is at Hiking in Sweden page. Plus, one of my favorite spots to hike would have to be Glaskogen nature reserve. Besides the trails, there are fun places that you can visit in Karlstad as well since it’s not too far away from this trail. 

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