Exlore The Uppland forests on your hike! Photos: Upplandsstiftelsen.
HIKE THE UPPLAND TRAIL!
On The Uppland Trail, you'll find peaceful outdoor experiences as you explore Uppland in a relaxed and easy way. The orange trailmarkers on trees and posts will lead the way to your destination. No advanced or expensive equipment is necessary for hiking this trail – all you need is a pair of hiking boots or sturdy sneakers. However, during springtime or after heavy rainfall, rubber boots are recommended. Crossing wetlands and streams is made easy with plank footbridges. Along the way, you'll find rest areas, fire pits, beaches, wind shelters, and even cabins free for hikers to use. Some sections have birdwatching towers, or a good place to pitch your tent. See the link to the left (or below if you use a smartphone) titled 'Trail Sections' for descriptions and map links to the different segments of the Uppland Trail.
THE RIGHT OF PUBLIC ACCESS
In Sweden, everyone has the right to be out in the countryside regardless of its ownership. At the same time, the right of public access requires consideration, responsibility and good judgement. You may pick flowers (the ones without protected status), wild berries, and mushrooms. You may camp for 24 hours without asking the landowner. However, you must not litter, trespass too close to private houses, damage plants or hurt animals. Nature reserves have additional rules that are posted on information signs in the area.
The essence of the right of public access concisely expressed by the phrase: ”Do not disturb, and do not destroy.”
Read more about the right of public access.
CAMPFIRES
If you want to build a fire, please use only the designated fire pits found at many of the rest areas along the trail. Please note the present fire regulations. During dry summer periods fires are not allowed at all, not even at campsites. Also note that you may use twigs and branches from the ground, but it is prohibited to take any material from living trees. Please do not forget to put out the fire properly before leaving the campsite and bring out all your garbage with you. Remember the saying, ”Take only pictures, leave only footprints!”
