Brunskog Rinnen (Blue line)

Orientation: 

This trail goes through old cultural traditions where the first settlers in Värmland settled. Now is the agricultural and forestry district. 
We start this tour in the small lake Rinnen. After a couple of small lakes we come to Brunsbergsälven, a nice little river with a couple of three (smaller) rapids. Then we come to Lake Värmeln which is said to have 365 islands. Several of these are suitable for an overnight stay. A large part of the shoreline is also undeveloped, but it is occasionally quite hilly. 

Length:

35 km, suitable for a weekend, two days. The tour can be extended with Emsälven and Värmeln.

Height difference:

36 m

Transport to the starting point:

2x20 km

Stretch:

Rinnen - Vadälven - Säveln - Brunsberg River - Värmeln - Sandvikengården

Maps:

11C SO (50.000-part), or Arvika Friluftskarta (1: 100.000) Overview no. 19 and 20.
We sell Arvika folios.

Difficulty:

Light point

Land transport:

3 - 4 st. One of the lifts can be difficult at low tide.

Provisioning:

Edane (Mon-Sun 9-20), Vikene (Mon-Sat 09-20, 12-20 Sun)

Water:

We recommend that drinking water be brought in a can, while all cooking can be done with seawater (which is boiled). If possible, do not use the water that is in the watercourses directly outside the urban areas you pass. 

Fishing:

Fishing licenses are available for purchase at Sandvikengården. Canoe trail fishing license B, SEK 100 per week and canoe. Does not apply in Brunsbergsälven!

Problem:

Bad weather is just one of the reasons why you may need to cancel your canoe trip elsewhere than planned. You can always contact Sandvikengården for collection along the trail, but feel free to call a day in advance to determine the time and place.