Near Bydalen, Dromskåran lies on the western side of Drommen. This glacial river gorge, shaped like a saddle, is almost one kilometre long, 50 metres deep and 150 metres wide. It gives the area a distinctive natural focus, different from its winter sports and waterside activities.

Dromskåran and Drommen

A circular hike lets you experience Dromskåran both from above and from inside the gorge. The two perspectives draw your attention to different aspects of the same landscape: the course of the gorge from above and its shape from within. If you are interested in the scale, you can put it in context with the summit details for Drommen: its summit is 1,140 metres above sea level. The summit of Dromskåran is about three kilometres away. This distance of around three kilometres refers to the gap between the summits; the gorge itself is almost one kilometre long.

Skiing and lessons

The Bydalen–Höglekardalen ski resort, also known as Bydalsfjällen, has 42 runs. Ski lessons are available for different levels, either privately or in groups. If skiing is the main focus of your stay, both the number of runs and the different lesson formats offer practical starting points for planning.

Hiking trails, lake and river

Västfjället has clearly marked hiking trails. A hike there can start at the car park in Fjällhalsen; check current access conditions before your visit. Another way to experience the landscape on foot is the circular hike at Dromskåran, which takes you both above and inside the gorge.

The waterways also offer activities of their own. Dalsjön is an extension of the Dammån; visitors can rent a boat and paddle on the lake. If you plan to do this, check the latest booking details in advance. In the Dammån, the minimum size for trout caught while fishing is 45 centimetres. One fish may be kept per day and fishing permit. As these are fishing regulations, check them again before fishing.

For a cycling trip, there is a route of about twelve kilometres that can be accessed from Bydalen or Gräftåvallen. The approximate distance and two possible starting points give you practical reference points if you want to include cycling in your trip.

A historic stop and finding accommodation

Stenhyddan was built in 1896 as a rest cabin for mountain visitors of the time. The cabin’s historic purpose adds a glimpse of earlier visits to the mountains to today’s opportunities for hiking, cycling and skiing.

If you are looking for hotels in Bydalen, you can start by deciding what to focus on: skiing with its runs and lessons, hikes around the gorge, or activities on the water and by bike. This makes finding accommodation part of planning your trip, without requiring you to fit every activity into a fixed daily schedule.

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