Cross-country skiing, open mountain landscapes and historic trails give Bruksvallarna several distinct reasons to visit. In winter, ski tracks and ski touring shape what the area offers, while in the warmer months, hiking trails, cycling and seasonal places to stop for refreshments are also available. The time of year you travel therefore determines which aspects of the area take centre stage for you.
Cross-country skiing and winter planning
The Bruksvallarna–Ramundberget valley has 110 kilometres of groomed cross-country ski tracks; grooming is seasonal. In Bruksvallarna itself, a 3.5-kilometre illuminated ski track runs through the area. It is lit until 8 pm. Bruksvallarna also provides access to a 300-kilometre system for cross-country skiing and ski touring. The illuminated track is right in the village; the larger system covers cross-country skiing and ski touring.
The Rullskidbana is a nine-kilometre paved roller-ski track running from Bruksvallarna ski stadium to Ramundberget. The ski bus also serves Bruksvallarna. Holders of a valid lift pass or ski-track pass travel free; check the seasonal bus schedule before your trip.
The Bruksvallsloppet is held every year in Bruksvallarna and is considered the traditional opening event of the Swedish cross-country skiing season. The race has a history spanning more than 30 years. If you want to plan your trip around it, check the dates for the relevant year: they vary.
Pilgrim trail, chapel and mining history
The Byturen Bruksvallarna hike follows the 1,000-year-old Romboleden pilgrimage trail and passes Viking Age graves. Bruksvallarnas Fjällkapell also connects a specific place with history: Bishop Bertil Werkström consecrated it on 2 September 1978. The low chapel is built from logs and comprises a church room and a mortuary room. Public access is subject to separate arrangements.
The Gruvturen has a different historical focus. It passes several mining areas where copper and iron ore were mined for more than 200 years, starting in the 17th century. The route also passes an old miners’ hut with an outdoor barbecue area. Thus, Byturen focuses on the pilgrimage trail and Viking Age graves, while Gruvturen focuses on mining history.
Mountain landscapes and hiking trails
Open mountain landscapes and mountain birch forest define Bruksvallarna; the Ljusnan River flows past the village. Kariknallsrundan runs through mountain birch forest, across grassy bogs with numerous mountain flowers and past a stream. On Kariknallen, the summit hut is 1,050 metres above sea level.
Säterturen is a scenic circular hike through a well-preserved summer-pasture area in the mountain landscape at the foot of Mittåkläppen. Another route starts at Bruksvallarna Arena: Päråkerstigen is seven kilometres long and graded easy. Säterturen focuses on a circular route and summer-pasture landscape at the foot of Mittåkläppen; Päråkerstigen offers specific information about its length and difficulty, at seven kilometres and graded easy.
Summer destinations and local offerings
Near Mittåkläppen, on a mountain pasture, is Djupdalsvallens Våffelstuga, a waffle hut and mountain café that is open during the summer season. The road there starts in Bruksvallarna; conditions are seasonal. Another seasonal offering is a mountain café in an old farmstead in the village. The Bruksvallarnas byalagsförening restored the farmstead; Lena and Zenita run the café there in summer, selling homemade rolls, coffee and homemade tunnbröd.
Bruksvallarna is a starting point for cycling trips towards Funäsdalen. Trail conditions and seasonal access may change. Grayling, char and trout are found around Bruksvallarna. The farm shop Bruksvallarnas Rökeri / Fjälldelikatessen sells its own and other high-quality products; opening details may vary. Bruksvallarna is also part of a snowmobile trail network. A loading and unloading station is located at the village petrol station.
Discover more destinations: Hedeviken, Funäsdalen, Tännäs, Ljusnedal, Vemhån, Lofsdalen, Älvros, Vemdalen.
For the overview of the wider area: Härjedalen.
