Helge River – Gustavsberg Dam and Bridge loop from Fredriksfors

Hiking trails & Routes

Sweden

Kronoberg

Älmhult

Helge River – Gustavsberg Dam and Bridge loop from Fredriksfors

Easy

4.7

(38)

125

hikers

Helge River – Gustavsberg Dam and Bridge loop from Fredriksfors

01:08

4.45km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3 m

Red Wooden Outhouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Open around the clock 🙃, I think that's really good!

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3 m

Helge River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Very nice and quiet place. Take Angel with you.

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1.13 km

Gustavsfors Manor Ruins and Prison Cells

Highlight • Historical Site

The foundations of the old mansion. The basement with the prison cells for criminals to be brought before the court is still there.

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2.40 km

Wooden Pathway by the River Ruins

Highlight • Trail

2.79 km

The Helge River, is a vital waterway in southern Sweden near Älmhult. It meanders through diverse landscapes, supporting local ecosystems. This little bridge allows you to observe the water flowing and contributing to the area's tranquil charm.

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4.37 km

Fredriksfors Wooden Bridge and Mill

Highlight • Bridge

4.45 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.23 km

1.29 km

769 m

167 m

Surfaces

2.45 km

1.07 km

725 m

167 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 21 October

12°C

4°C

99 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

July 23, 2024,🇸🇪 𝗚𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘃𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗞𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴 ☀️

📍 𝑮𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒗𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝑲𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒈

Nice little tour through the old power plant site, with ruins of a mill, remains of a tannery, paper factory and the power plant, along the wonderful river "Helge å" and through cool forest sections. Numerous information boards bring the old buildings back to life. At the starting point at the old power plant there are small …

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