Storfors: Cycling Routes, Hiking Trails and Water Landscapes

Storfors combines varied trails, water landscapes and cultural attractions into a trip that you can shape according to your interests—whether you prefer active pursuits, nature or culture. Around 50 kilometres of cycling routes are spread across three trails and quality-assured through Biking Värmland. There are also shorter routes in the built-up area, longer cycling routes in the surrounding area and various opportunities to explore the landscape on foot.

Cycling and hiking around Storfors

For a short cycle ride, the Stegelviksrundan is a good option. The red-marked route is 3.3 kilometres long and runs through the built-up area of Storfors. If you would like to extend your cycling itinerary, you can plan the 18-kilometre Storforsrundan, which starts at Badsta Camping in the surrounding area of Storfors. The Järnsjörundan is even longer: its 27-kilometre route starts at the locks of Bjurbäcken in the surrounding area of Storfors. The different lengths make it easier to tailor your day’s plans to your own focus, without every excursion having the same character.

There are also specific options for running and walking. In the centre of Storfors, there are illuminated running tracks measuring 1,500 and 2,500 metres. The built-up area is also home to the Hälsans stig health trail. A longer hiking option is the five-kilometre loop via Häggdrågen. For a more extensive hike, the Järnleden long-distance trail starts at Hytte in Storfors, near Nässundet railway station, and leads to Lake Vänern at Kristinehamn.

Water and nature as key parts of your trip

The Bergslagskanalen forms a continuous 65-kilometre waterway system used for recreation by residents and visitors in the Storfors area. The Storfors marina for recreational boats is located just outside the centre. It includes a guest harbour with free access to water and electricity, as well as a slipway for visiting boat and canoe tourists. This also allows you to focus your travel plans on experiences by the water.

The Baksjön nature reserve is located in the surrounding area of Storfors. The lake is dedicated to bird protection and public nature observation as a particularly accessible birdwatching lake. Further afield, the Stor-Älgsjön nature reserve offers a different perspective on the water: there, you can travel across the lake by boat or canoe and enjoy the nature and views from the shore.

Culture and distinctive places

Storfors Kulturhus brings various cultural offerings together under one roof. The building includes a cinema, a library, dance rooms, a cultural school and a café. Another destination is the Värmlands Brandhistoriska Museum in the Spruthuset in Storfors.

Storfors Church also provides a distinctive cultural landmark. It was built according to plans by the architect Tor Engloo and is already a listed building. Its exterior walls are clad in Glava slate in various shades of green and red-grey, while the roof is covered with copper. These details make the church particularly interesting for travellers who would like to include architecture and local history in their itinerary.

The right accommodation for your travel plans

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Storfors, you can first decide on your preferred travel rhythm: short distances and illuminated trails for active days in town, longer cycling tours and hikes for excursions, or water and nature as the main focus. Those who want to combine different interests will find opportunities in Storfors for exercise, culture and nature observation. When choosing your accommodation, then check which location in Storfors best suits your planned experiences and daily itinerary.

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