Brattfallet / Halgåleden

A very loved walking path, much because of the beautiful nature and the historic surroundings. The trail is classed as a Hiking Värmland trail.

LENGTH: About 10 km of hiking trails in total. STARTING POINT: At Brattfallet about 12 km north from Ekshärad along the road on the east side of the river Klarälven. WORTH SEEING: Brattfallet is a 10 meter high waterfall. The beautiful stone bridge dates back to 1923 when the road was built by hand over the mountains of previously roadless land. During high flow of water, the waterfall is very powerful. Summertime, when the water flow is low you can climb on the stone walls. After the waterfall Brattfallet, Halgån flows through a canyon.DESCRIPTION: At Brattfallet there is a parking space for buses, handicap parking, information boards, picnic areas with tables and also outdoor privy adapted to disabled. Three hiking trails starts at Brattfallet:- The 1 kilometer trail is easy to walk and reaches from the river to the old floating pond. The trail passes an old charcoal burning site. 500 meters of this trail is suitable for wheeled objects.- The path of 2 km is a fun walk in the woods for children to run around.