Östersund & the Bothnian Coast - Sweden - page 598

Skr75-145; 10am-6pm Jun-Aug) serves cakes, sandwiches and light dishes. If you opt for
the surströmming platter the maestro himself will talk you through the correct way to con-
sume this local delicacy.
THE HIGH COAST TRAIL
The Höga Kusten Leden (High Coast Trail) is 129km long and runs the entire length of
the Höga Kusten, starting at the northern end of the Höga Kustenbron and finishing at
the summit of Varvsberget, the hill overlooking Örnsköldsvik. The trail is divided into 13
sections, each between 15km and 24km in length, with accommodation at the end of
each section consisting mostly of rustic cabins. Buses running along the E4 stop at either
end of the trail, as well as by the Lappuden, Ullånger, Skoved, Skule Naturum and Köp-
manholmen villages along the way, close to the different sections of the trail. The trail is
well signposted, but it's best to pick up a detailed booklet and map at the Härnösand
tourist office .
Parts of the trail involve an easy ramble, whereas other sections will challenge you with
steep, uneven ground. Take food and plenty of drinking water with you.
The trail takes in some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in Sweden, from rocky
coastline and sandy coves to lush countryside, dense evergreen forest and deep ravines,
including Slåtterdalskrevan , a 200m-deep canyon in Skuleskogen National Park ,
through which part of the trail passes. The 26-sq-km park, which lies between Docksta
and Köpmanholmen, is a Unesco World Heritage Site due to its wealth of fauna and flora:
the park is home to the lynx, roe deer, mink and other shy animals, as well as all four of
Sweden's game birds: the black grouse, willow grouse, capercallie and hazel hen.
A recommended detour from the trail is north of Docksta, towards Norrgällsta (1.4km),
where you can either hike up Mt Skuleberget or take a cable car (per person Skr100;
10am-5pm Jun-Aug) to the top to appreciate the all-encompassing view. The Skuleberget
cave is another popular attraction - it was once a hideout for bandits. Other worthwhile
diversions include Dalsjöfallet (1.5km from the main trail), a waterfall that lies halfway
between the Skuleberget and Gyltberget mountains, and lake Balestjärn , with its
crystal-clear waters, in the middle of the small peninsula to the north of Köpmanholmen.
Trysunda
A small island with a namesake village consisting of cute fishermen's houses clustered
around a little U-shaped bay, Trysunda has an attractive wooden chapel , dating back to