Discover Gopshus on Lake Spjutmosjön

Gopshus combines its location on the southwestern shore of Lake Spjutmosjön with an unusually diverse network of trails and the Gopshusbacken alpine ski slope. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can combine different travel ideas here, from hiking and winter sports to the history of the Vasaloppet.

Hiking on the Vasaloppsleden and in Gopshus’s trail network

The Vasaloppsleden passes through Gopshus and largely follows the route of the Vasaloppet. The fully developed hiking trail runs from Sälen to Mora; there are nine overnight huts along the route. This makes Gopshus an interesting starting point for anyone planning a longer hike as an important part of their trip and appreciating the combination of landscape and sporting history.

There are also specific starting points for shorter or differently oriented tours. All six trails in the network begin at the information board by Gopshusbacken: Linnéstigen, Finnsannrundan, Enmyrrundan, Högåsstigen, Runt berget and Åsmyrrundan. Linnéstigen leads to the summit of Gopshusberget. Finnsannrundan has stations with exercise suggestions. This means that when planning your day, you can choose between a trail leading to a summit, a loop with additional stations and other named routes.

Gopshusbacken for a winter holiday

In winter, Gopshusbacken takes centre stage. The family-friendly alpine ski slope has four runs; the longest is 1,350 m long. Those choosing accommodation in Gopshus can give their holiday a clearly defined winter-sports focus without having to forgo the hiking trails and the scenic location on Lake Spjutmosjön. Which holiday apartment or holiday home is right for you therefore depends primarily on whether you want to focus on downhill skiing, hiking or a combination of both types of activity.

The Vasaloppsspåret provides another connection. Gopshusbacken is connected via this route to Oxberg by a lit trail; the route is approximately 8 km long there and back. The section of the Vasaloppsspåret that passes through Gopshus belongs to a municipal nature reserve. These two details provide a concrete framework for planning your trip: you can consider both a connection towards Oxberg and a stay featuring nature and trail experiences around Gopshus.

Sporting history and a suitable location when searching for accommodation

Gopshus was a checkpoint for the Vasaloppet from 1937 to 1962. The connection with the traditional cross-country skiing event is therefore present not only through today’s trails but is also part of the history of the village. Together with the lakeshore, the trail network and Gopshusbacken, this creates a destination for visitors who like to make their days active and varied.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Gopshus, it is therefore worth first deciding what type of trip you want: is the focus on alpine downhill skiing, hiking on the Vasaloppsleden or several different activities during one stay? The location on Lake Spjutmosjön and the aforementioned trails, which start at the information board by Gopshusbacken, provide a clear basis for this. For your further search for a suitable holiday destination, you can also look at Våmhus, Venjan, Sollerön, Johannisholm, Mora or Gesunda.

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