Top 10 Natural Monuments around Grums

Mining was common in the area in the 19th century. It primarily involved copper, silver, lead, and zinc ores. Mining was most active here in Vegerbol. Operations began in 1808 and continued, with some interruptions, until 1816. Thirty years later, work resumed. Mining was economically viable for several years. During the most productive years, around 150 people were employed here in crushing, sorting, smelting, and transport. From 1852 onwards, mining was only carried out intermittently and on a small scale. Around 1870, mining ceased for good.

Ättestupa may literally mean something like "old man's fall". The sign explains this. Ättestupa is a tradition or legend that says that old people in Nordic antiquity would jump or be thrown to their deaths by making a steep leap. According to the myth, this happened when older people were no longer able to earn a living or contribute to the work on the farm. Many places in Sweden and the Nordic countries are said to have served as family graves, but it is no longer considered likely that they were actually used. The series "Norsemen" starts with an Ättestupa. Directly from Season 1 Episode 1 in the second minute.

There is easy parking and there are several beautiful walking and hiking routes as well as opportunities for swimming

From here, several circular hiking trails lead through the nature reserve. “The reserve is a freshwater archipelago with many different types of environments. There are bare rocky beaches, sandy beaches suitable for swimming and shallow bays overgrown with reeds. The views can be breathtaking and it is not uncommon to see the white-tailed eagle fly by with prey in its talons. The Segerstad area is part of the Segerstad Archipelago Nature Reserve. The area, which is a peninsula, is the only part of the nature reserve that can be reached without a boat. There are hiking trails in the area that are accessible to everyone.” Information from the nature conservation authority

These two burial mounds were probably built during the Bronze Age (1800 - 500 BC). Bronze Age cairns are often well constructed and sometimes contain stone coffins. The coffins can be as long as a man for skeleton graves or small for cremation graves, i.e. graves with burned bones. Investigations sometimes unearth bronze objects such as razors and tweezers that the dead had taken to the grave. Burial pits are widespread along the waterways in southern and central Värmland. It shows the importance of water for the development of prehistoric buildings. During the Bronze Age, the waterways were the main means of communication, connecting rather than dividing settlement. The location of burial mounds on a cliff by the water is characteristic. (text from sign)

Culture and nature together

Fantastic view on the cliff with easy access

Here on the crest of the Hammarklätten lie the remains of a prehistoric refuge. From the castle, the 90-meter-long stone wall is preserved, which can be seen here and there in the vegetation around the hilltop around. In the northeast had a natural boundary through the steeply sloping mountain wall. Many castles served as defensive castles in the surrounding area. According to tradition, most prehistoric castles are counted at the boyhood time. From here you have a beautiful view over Stömne and the Glasfjorden. The place invites for a long break or a picnic. Certainly from here can be experienced a wonderful sunset.