Surface
Asphalt and Gravel
Traffic
Low traffic road
Elevation Profile
360 m ascent, 260 m descent.
Level
Beginner

Experience some of Bergslagen's most beautiful views on this bike ride around lakes Fåsjön and Usken just north of Nora.

The trail offers easy rolling but occasionally hilly roads on both gravel and asphalt. The nature is magnificent and during the summer there are nice places for both swimming and coffee.

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  • 1

    Starting point Nora Station

    The tour starts at the tourist office in Nora Station, next to the vintage railroad. Here you can explore the station area with locomotive sheds, workshops and the old waiting room with ticket office. A perfect starting point in the middle of the charming wooden town.

  • 2

    The Little Garden

    A cozy commercial garden just north of Nora. In summer you can stop for a coffee among flowers and plants.

  • 3

    Stone arch bridge in Born

    A beautiful stone arch bridge over the Bornälven river from 1868. The bridge was restored in 2007 and is today a fine cultural monument to stop by.

  • 4

    Pleas

    A course and campground run by the Blue Ribbon Movement. There is camping, a hostel and a child-friendly swimming area. In the summer, flea markets and art exhibitions are organized.

  • 5

    Siggebohyttans Bergsmansgård

    A stately mountain manor from the end of the 18th century, with a 40 meter long manor house. Here you get an insight into the glory days of mountain man life. In summer, coffee is served in the coffee house, and a swimming area is a short walk away.

  • 6

    Uskavigården

    Outdoor farm with camping, cottage village, hostel and restaurant. There is also a swimming area, jetties, mini golf and canoe hire - a lively meeting place for the whole family.

  • 7

    The rental cart

    A nature reserve with marshland and calcareous soil that supports a rich flora including orchids. There are ruins from older mining activities and a marked path around the reserve.

  • 8

    Öskebo cabins

    One of several hut villages around Usken. Osmund iron was produced here until the end of the 18th century. The buildings reflect life in Bergslagen and a well-preserved mountain manor shows the 18th century building style.

  • 9

    Nora-Anna's Farm Café

  • 10

    Klacka-Lerberg Mining Park

    An exciting mining environment dating back to the 14th century. There are mine holes, ore squares and a path up Dalberget with fantastic views of the lakes.

  • 11

    Åkerby Herrgård

    Hotel, conference facility and restaurant in a manor house environment on the shores of Lake Fåsjön. Here you can round off the bike ride with a lunch or coffee.

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Getting Here

It is possible to travel by public transport to Nora, but for those who want to take the bike, it is usually most convenient to travel by car.

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