Foskros: Nature, Cross-Country Skiing and Exceptional Landscapes

Foskros combines distinctive mountain landscapes, waterways and exceptional nature experiences with opportunities for active days. Foskros Fjällby is situated on the Storån, the Österdalälven, and borders the Långfjället Nature Reserve to the west. There are excellent ski trails and hiking paths nearby. This makes Foskros suitable for trip planning where you can choose between cross-country skiing, hikes, nature observation, fishing and regional history.

Nature between Stream Valley, Forest and Mountains

Eländesgraven is a distinctive natural area. The area is a stream valley with a main ravine and a side ravine. The forests and rocks of Eländesgraven provide a habitat for several oceanic lichens. Eländesgraven Nature Reserve is located not far from the road that passes Foskros. Anyone interested in unusual landscape formations and the quiet details of a natural area can consider this place a focus of their trip in its own right.

The location of Foskros Fjällby on the Storån also shapes the character of the place. There is a fishing area on the river, which you can reach from Foskros via Hällsjön and Siljans Hut. This is followed by a hike of approximately 12 kilometres. A special fishing permit is required for fly-fishing on the Storån; a maximum of 20 anglers per day are permitted in the quota area. Only fly-fishing is allowed on the Storån. These conditions are important if you want to choose your accommodation based on a specific interest in nature or fishing.

Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking and Trails for Active Days

Foskros has numerous cross-country ski trails that lead through the forest and across the mountains. There are also excellent ski trails and hiking paths near the Långfjället Nature Reserve. You can therefore plan your stay around winter cross-country skiing experiences or hikes in the mountain landscape, without limiting your trip to just one activity.

Another distinctive feature is the Foskros-Södra Kungsleden. This is a 24.8-kilometre snowmobile route. The route adds to the options for visitors who want to experience a winter landscape in a different way. From Ängessildret, it is also eight kilometres on foot to the border of Töfsingdalen National Park. The different distances and modes of transport give you reason to consider, before booking a holiday apartment or holiday home, whether you would prefer to plan short excursions, longer hikes or winter routes.

Getting There and Winter Planning

The car park at Ängessildret can be reached from Foskros via a gravel road. The road from Foskros to the car park at Ängessildret is cleared of snow only as far as Hällsjön. There is no marked winter trail from the Ängessildret entrance to Töfsingdalen National Park. These notes are part of careful day planning, especially if you want to travel in winter.

There is also a public transport option: on some days of the week, Dalatrafik operates an on-demand bus on route 782 in the Foskros Flex area from Idre. If you are looking for accommodation in Foskros, you can therefore weigh up travelling by private vehicle against the bus connection from Idre described above. You can then choose your specific activities according to the season and your personal interests.

Insights into the Village’s History

In addition to nature and outdoor activities, Foskros also offers a cultural perspective. During a village day, the old, well-preserved school in Foskros opens its doors to visitors. During Foskrosdagen, the school serves as a meeting place where you can experience what a school looked like and how it functioned nearly 100 years ago. This insight complements the landscape experiences with a vivid encounter with the history of the place.

More Travel Ideas

If you would like to extend your trip planning beyond Foskros, you can also take a look at Storsätern, Älvdalen, Särna, Evertsberg and Idre.

To the overarching travel overview: Älvdalen.