Discover Grannäs: Lakes, Landscapes and Special Trails

Grannäs combines a landscape shaped by spruce forests, meadows and agricultural land with special insights into regional history and Sámi traditions. In addition, there are lakes, a short hike with steep sections and the distinctive crossing along the Storuman Gravel route. If you are planning a trip where nature experiences and cultural discoveries can coexist, Grannäs offers various starting points for planning your days.

Landscape Between Forests, Fields and Lakes

There are meadows and agricultural areas in the vicinity of Grannäs. Together with the landscape predominantly characterized by spruce forest, they create a distinctive contrast between open areas and woodland. The Gippmokksjöarna area comprises three lakes: Inre Gippmokksjön, Yttre Gippmokksjön and Västra Gippmokksjön. These names help you organize your excursions and map planning more precisely when you want to combine different water destinations.

At the bathing area in Grannäs, there is a jetty, a wind shelter, benches and a fire pit with firewood. At the bathing area at Gippmokksjöarna, smaller boats can be launched. Gippmokksjöarna are also fishing waters where trout, Arctic char, perch and vendace are found. The waters include jointly used areas belonging to Grannäs skiftelslag as well as leased areas. This means that different water-related interests can be pursued side by side: You can plan to spend time at the bathing area, take an interest in the lake landscape or focus on the fish fauna.

Hiking and Panoramic Views

In the area around Grannäs, a short hike with steep sections leads to Gippmokkhobben. In good visibility, it offers panoramic views of mountain peaks, forests and lakes. The nearby starting point for the Gippmokkhobben trail is on the winding gravel road between Ullisjaure and Harrvik and is marked with a sign indicating 1 km to the summit. When planning, take both the stated distance and the steep sections into account.

Grannäs on the Storuman Gravel Route

For cycling travelers, Grannäs is a clearly designated point on the Storuman Gravel route: The village is the halfway point of the second day. At kilometer 345 stands Jippmokks kapell, a shelter intended exclusively for emergencies. On Storuman Gravel XL, there is also a shorter section of approximately 1 km near Grannäs on an off-road track instead of a regular road. Those choosing their accommodation based on a cycling stage can use this information to determine their own travel plan and the section of the route they want to ride.

Sámi History and a Small Historic Building

The area around the Grannäs and Ullisjaur lakes is considered an important Sámi settlement area. It is also said that many Sámi in Vapsten have their roots in the Grannäs and Ullisjaur area. This tradition gives the landscape a historical and cultural dimension that goes beyond simply observing nature.

On the property 1:17 in Grannäs stands a bakehouse with a half-timbered structure from the mid-19th century and carved details on the front porch. Details like these make a walk or exploration particularly vivid for travelers interested in culture.

Winter Routes to the Lakes

In winter, Västra Gippmokksjön and Yttre Gippmokksjön can be reached by walking across the ice and skiing. The stated starting points are Buföringsviken for Västra Gippmokksjön and the bathing area for Yttre Gippmokksjön. These different starting points are important when planning if you want to organize your winter days around a particular lake.

A holiday apartment or holiday home in Grannäs is therefore particularly suitable for a trip where you do not visit just one attraction but combine different types of landscapes and experiences. When choosing your accommodation, consider which activities should be the focus and how you want to divide your days between lakes, hiking, culture and the gravel route.

Further destinations for orientation: Slussfors, Åskilje, Gunnarn, Storuman, Tärnaby, Hemavan.

To the higher-level travel overview: Storuman.