Ankarede Church – Lejarfallet Waterfall loop from Ankarede kapell

Hiking trails & Routes

Sweden

Jämtland

Strömsund

Ankarede Church – Lejarfallet Waterfall loop from Ankarede kapell

Easy

4.8

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hikers

Ankarede Church – Lejarfallet Waterfall loop from Ankarede kapell

01:44

6.70km

40m

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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103 m

Ankarede Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The present church was built in 1886.

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242 m

Sami Huts in the Church Village

Highlight • Historical Site

The confluence of the Ankarälven River and Stora Blåsjön Lake is located at an old Sami gathering place. The Sami name is Angkerenjeeruve, which roughly translates as "a dry, grassy …

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3.38 km

Lejarfallet Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Destination of the route the Lejarwasserfall including barbecue area and dry toilet.

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4.95 km

Rapids Along the Trail

Highlight • River

6.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.00 km

608 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.55 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

9°C

1°C

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Comments

June 7, 2024,SE24_Samendorf Ankarede & Lejarfallet 7.6.24

Ankarede is the southernmost church village in Sweden. The huts and cottages served as overnight accommodation for those who came from far away to attend church services and celebrations. Today, the Midsummer Festival is celebrated there every year.

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