Around 180 of our members are actively involved in maintaining the path to give everyone access to our wonderful countryside.
Despite all voluntary work, we have costs for information material, maps, building materials, administration, etc. We have the
support of landowners, and we receive funding from the County Administrative board, municipalities, county council and businesses.
OTHER SUGGESTED WALKS
Day-walks...
Here are a few suggestions of Sections that can be reached from the Stockholm area by underground (U),
Bus (B) or train (T)/commuter train (C).
Section
1 Björkhagen (U) - Skogshyddan (B) 8 km
2 Skogshyddan (B) - Alby recreation centre (B) 6 km
3 Alby recreation centre (B) - Tyresta village (B) 12 km
4 Tyresta village (B) - Handen (Rudans gård) (C) 13 km
5:1 Kvarnängens sports ground, Nynäshamn (C) - Vansta, Ösmo (C) 9.5 km
5:2 Vansta, Ösmo (C) - (Segersäng, 7 km, C) - Hemfosa (C) 14 km
6:1+6 Huddinge station (B/C) - Lida (B) 20 km
11+part of 12+12:1 Järna (C) - Mölnbo (C) 16 km
15:1+part of 15 Läggesta (T) - Road 223 (B) 11 km
Here you can add a shorter (6 km) or longer (10 km) loop towards Skottvång, Section 15 one way and Section 15:2 the other way.
For traffic information - route planning, timetables, maps, etc. contact
SL (Greater Stockholm Public Transport Company)
3-day walk, short distances (1)
"Nynäs Circular Walk", approx. 30 km
The sections can be reached by public transport from Stockholm or Skavsta Airport.
Accommodation: shelter and tent.
Commuter train to Södertälje Hamn. Then bus 702/802 to Trosa Hamn, change to bus 554 as far as the "Nynäs" stop.
Check timetable with Länstrafiken Sörmland
Day 1
From the bus stop, follow the road to Nynäs Manor (restaurant/cafeteria open in Summer). Walk section 52, south,
towards the sea (Tvären). Here you will find overnight facilities: shelter by the water, or Sandvik small camping site
(kiosk, toilets, shower).
Day 2
Continue along Section 53 (NB. Section 53 takes a 90 degrees left turn shortly after Sandvik beach!) to Karlfors Mill and then along Section 54 to cottages at Månbacken where you can camp outside the cottages.
Walk behind the cottages for a short-cut to lake Björken (blue path) and pick up the long-distance path along the shore to the shelter.
Day 3
Follow the lakeshore and turn right onto Section 50:1, which takes you past lake Stora Frillingen. At the next dividing point,
turn left onto Section 51.
At the road, turn right, and this will take you to "Nynäs" bus stop (1 km).
3-day walk, short distances (2)
Section 12:1, part of section 12 and 13:1. Mölnbo-Gnesta, approx. 32 km
The sections can be reached by public transport from Stockholm.
Accommodation: shelter and tent.
Easy walking, with great wilderness sensation.
Accommodation: shelter or tent.
Day 1
Commuter train to Mölnbo, walk north on Section 12:1 (5 km), then a few kilometres on Section 12 (turn left) until you
reach lake Lilla Horssjön, where there is a shelter.
Day 2
Continue approx. 6 km on Section 12 to Yngsviken, where Section 13 starts. Continue a further approx 6 km to lake Djupsjön,
and the next shelter.
Day 3
After 1 km on Section 13, turn left for Gnesta on Section 13:1. Return by commuter train to Stockholm.
Wilderness trail, Läggesta - (Skottvång) - Gnesta/Mölnbo/Järna/Södertälje
Train from Stockholm to Läggesta. Return to Stockholm by commuter train from Gnesta, Mölnbo, Järna or Södertälje.
Alternative 1 - Sections 15:1, half of 15, 14, half of 13, and 13:1 to Gnesta, 38 km
Alternative 2 - Sections 15:1, half of 15, 14, 12km on 13, and 12:1 to Mölnbo, 45 km
Alternative 3 - Sections 15:1, half of 15, 14, 13, 12, and 11 to Järna, 50 km
Alternative 4 - as alternative 3, sections 10 and 9 to Södertälje station, 70 km
Walks can be extended by a loop to Skottvång iron ore mine. Continue on Section 15 to the mine and return on Section 15:2, 10 km.
Sections are partly hilly and pass largely through remnants of old mining settlements, as evident from several mining shafts.
The terrain is wild and uninhabited and the path leads through pine forests, past bogs and moors, taking in several lakes
for swimming.
Accommodation: shelter or tent. Skottvång mine offers indoor overnight facilities (book on tel. 0158-321 97), restaurant,
toilets and tap water.
A number of natural wells are found along the path. Quality and quantity cannot be guaranteed. Lake water (boiled) can be
used for cooking.
CIRCULAR WALKS
Along Sörmlandsleden there are a number of circular walks of varying length, from 1.5 km.
The circular walks comprise several sections or parts of sections and will take you on a countryside walk ending up at the starting point.
A few suggestions
Stenhuggarmon
Section 15:2 and part of 15, 9 km
Circular walk and alternative stretches to/from Skottvång
Vilsta round
Part of Section 24:1, 4km or 8 km. Eskilstuna
Forssjö museum of nature and culture
Section 28:1, 5 km or 11.5 km. Katrineholm
Partly, Section 28
Skogsby loop
Part of Section 30, Djupviksvägen-Åbo, 2.2 km (Stavsjö)
Nävsjön circular walk
Section 35:1, 8 km. Nävekvarn
Alternative stretch towards Nävekvarn
How to get there
Take the motorway from Nyköping towards Oxelösund (Road 53).
Take the first right turn towards Nävekvarn just south of Nyköping.
Turn right again, signposted “Nävsjön 5” shortly before Nävekvarn.
By Nävsjön you will find parking designated for walkers.
Walking round the lake
Start your walk by the charcoal-burners’ hut (excellent for staying overnight) and very shortly you will be in a near virgin
forest area that has recently become a nature reserve. You will walk mostly along the shores of the lake and here and there
you will find prepared fireplaces. A shelter primarily for fishermen is found on the north side of the lake. On the western
shore there are several footbridges to help you across a relatively large boggy area. On the western shore, Stone Age remains
have been discovered including flint chippings and fragments that have been used as tools. On the north shore, where Nävsjön
discharges you will find the remains of a smelting furnace. People have populated Nävsjön for thousands of years.
If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of birds of prey in this magnificent setting, such as buzzard, white-tailed eagle,
osprey or small falcons. In the spring you may also hear the peculiar call of the black-throated diver.
Delightful all year round
Visit Nävsjön any time of the year. In winter, it is ideal for ice-skating and jig-fishing. Game fish has been put into the lake.
In summer, you can take a refreshing dip in one of the many bays. The Fishing Association hires out small rowing boats and sells
fishing permits.
But most of all, a wonderful walk awaits those who follow the route around the lake!
Section leaders Ulf and Margot welcome all happy walkers!
Gälkhyttedammen-Överdammen
Section 36:2, 6.5 km. Gälkhyttan
Alternative stretch towards Fada
Start at Gälhyttedammen where parking is available. Walk along the shore, pass the buildings and you will soon be in the
forest walking on a disused railway embankment. The path takes you up a rise with views over Överdammen. You are now in
Pilthyttan nature reserve, where special rules apply. Lighting fires is only permitted in the fireplace by the shelter,
and here you will also find an outdoor toilet facility. Camping is not allowed and it is not permitted to disturb any
trees or bushes (dead or alive) or pick flowers. You are however, allowed to pick berries and fungi.
By the floodgates you can see how water from Överdammen is sluiced into the lower Pilthyttedam. The dams were constructed
in the 15th and 16th centuries in connection with iron trade in this area. Operations ceased around year 1600. Following
the iron trade era, the dams have been used to regulate water supply for other purposes, e.g. fen mowing. Walking back
to Gälkhyttan is relatively easy.
Mining path, Nävekvarn-Koppartorp
Sections 37:1 and 37:2, 16.5 km
2008-11-25
Sörmlandsleden, with more than 1,000 kilometres of winding paths through the county of Sörmland, is the longest
long-distance path in Sweden. The 100 or so sections of the path take walkers through wilderness, areas of cultural
tradition and past historical monuments. Most of the sections are easily accessible by car, bus or train and each
section offers a suitable starting point.