Erikslund: Trails, the Ljungan Valley and Mountain Landscape

Erikslund combines a river valley with distinctive mountains, historical traces and trails for different holiday ideas. The Ljungan winds through the landscape, while the St. Olav’s Way runs on the north side of the Ljungan Valley near Erikslund. Those planning a trip with nature experiences, physical activity and regional discoveries will find several starting points here when choosing a suitable holiday apartment or other accommodation.

Trails between the valley and the water

The St. Olav’s Way has been used near Erikslund since the Middle Ages. This makes the location representative of a history of travel that goes beyond an ordinary walk. You can consider the pilgrimage route an important focus of your trip planning and choose Erikslund as a base when looking for accommodation, without limiting your stay to a single activity.

Near Erikslund, there is also the promenade trail Borgsjön runt. The named trail complements the St. Olav’s Way with another opportunity to experience the landscape around the locality. For families with different interests, this can be a useful distinction: while some travellers are looking for the historical character of the route, others may prefer a walk by the water or a relaxing excursion.

Bathing spots and travelling by train

In northern Erikslund, there is an existing wooden railway platform on the banks of the Ljungan where regional trains stop. For planning your journey, this special stopping point is just as interesting as its designation as “Sweden’s most beautiful railway stop”. The statement is a designation for the railway stop and not an assessment of all local attractions, but it does make the location an unusual part of regional orientation.

Sandvik badstrand beach can be reached from Erikslund railway station. There is also a municipal bathing spot at Borgsjö Strand in Erikslund. The Borgsjöbyn badplats bathing spot at Borgsjö Strand has an approximately 50-metre-long sandy beach. If water and swimming are to be part of your holiday, you can take these places into account when choosing your destination.

Mountain landscape and historical details

Erikslund lies in a valley with high mountains. The Ljungan River shapes the landscape, and Rankleven near Erikslund is a diabase mountain more than 350 metres high. These geological and landscape features give the location a distinct profile: you are not travelling merely to a single viewpoint, but to an environment where the valley, river and mountain formations together shape the perception of the destination.

The railway bridge in Erikslund is also part of the locality’s history. It was built in 1877 and complements the wooden railway platform and the regional train connection with another visible railway detail. Those travelling with children can include such concrete structures and local features in their shared exploration without having to limit their holiday to a museum or a guided tour.

Nature, culture and regional excursions

Naturum Ånge offers activities and guided tours year-round in addition to its exhibition. There, you can learn more about the nature and culture of Ånge Municipality. Borgsjö Hembygdsgård has a café and a hikers’ hostel and hosts numerous events. This creates further cultural points of connection for your trip planning, especially if, alongside landscapes and physical activity, you would also like to learn about regional history and community spaces.

An old fire lookout tower with views over Borgsjön is located on Mount Bergåsen. In the wider regional surroundings, there is also a weather shelter and a barbecue area; from a car park, the climb there takes about five minutes. For excursions of this kind, take the specific route and the interests of your travel group into account.

Other places for orientation

If you would like to view other entries from the same overview in addition to Erikslund, here is a concise selection: Gösunda, Fränsta, Torpshammar, Alby, Östavall, Ånge and Tälje.

To the higher-level travel overview: Ånge.