Trail 01 - Trollkyrkerundan

Distance: 4.6km

Perhaps the most challenging trail in the forest for its size, you will be climbing two challenging hills just under five kilometres long. Stora and Lila Trollkyrka. The trail shares a long section with trail 5 (Blue) and gives you the chance to see the two famous hills and a few other sights.

Metesjon

On the bank of a river is Metesjon, a well equipped rest area with drop toilets, recycling bins, a fire pit, benches and a rain shelter. It is also accessible by road. It would be easy to mistake this spot for a campsite given the facilities. It is only an easy kilometre hike from the main entrance, making it a somewhat strange location to stop.

Stora Trollkyrka

Stora Trollkyrka is an upwards climb along the trail; you’ll be clambering up rocks and finding handholds where you can. Strangely when you reach the top, there is a well-built staircase to take you to a viewing platform. Unfortunately, the trees in the local area have all grown so tall you actually don’t get much of a view over the surrounding countryside.

Lilla Trollkyrka

Harder to find than Stora Trollkyrka, Lilla Trollkyrka gives a great view over the imaginatively named Lake Vättern. Used by early sailors as identification points, no one is sure why Lilla and Stora Trollkyrka as so named.

Oxaberget

Just before the end of the trail, Oxaberget offers a rocky outcropping giving a view over the main entrance and the lake. Worth pausing here for a breath and to appreciate the view.