04 Hoforsleden 1-2  

The Hoforsleden stretches almost 80 km and completely crosses Gästrikland. The route not only passes canals, dams and power stations, but also interesting historical remains. The iron-working community of Gästrike-Hammarby for example, dates from the middle ages and has been active in iron working ever since. Downstream from Torsåker lies the lake Särstasjön. This is a popular resting place for many sea birds.

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Hofors
Sandviken
Gävle

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Facts of the tour

Canoe-water: Lake-s and small river.
Degree of difficulty: Easy-medium.
From-to: Hofors - Torsåker - Hammarby - Sandviken - Gävle.
Waterway: Distance 78 km, 40% on lake-s.
Gradient: 110 m totally, 1.4 m/km on aver.
Overland: 10 portages / 0.1-2.0 km.
Landscape: Open-forest / Inhabited.
Terrängkartan: 639,640,649,650,641,651 (13GSO,13HSV-NV)
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