Säter, a region in the heart of Dalarna, Sweden, features a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. Its terrain includes the unique Säterdalen canyon system with lush forests and waterways, alongside areas like Bispbergs Klack offering challenging hills and panoramic views. The region also encompasses Lake Ljustern, providing scenic routes around its shores, and forest-clad areas suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more. This varied geography supports a range of outdoor experiences.
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26
hikers
4.72km
01:16
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.56km
01:28
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50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.50km
01:18
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120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.31km
01:57
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
riders
12.6km
00:57
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.2km
01:06
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80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.9km
02:00
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140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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46.7km
03:18
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12
runners
13.3km
01:24
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.4km
01:30
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.6km
01:31
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.7km
02:10
160m
160m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
riders
94.9km
03:53
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

12
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19.6km
00:46
90m
90m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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88.2km
03:38
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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41.2km
01:40
250m
250m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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12
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37.6km
02:21
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.3km
01:43
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290m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45.6km
02:49
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310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20.0km
01:35
160m
160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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1
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30.6km
02:00
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.2km
02:31
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

30.2km
01:48
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Säter offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. The region features 48 routes across these sports, with more than 1,300 visitors having explored them.
Säter's primary natural attraction is Säterdalen, a five-kilometer-long canyon system known for its lush forests and deep lateral canyons. Other notable features include Bispbergs Klack, which offers panoramic views, and Lake Ljustern, surrounded by scenic paths and historical sites.
Yes, Säter features 14 hiking routes, with options ranging from easy paths to more demanding trails. The Säterdalen nature reserve offers a 3.7-mile (6 km) trail, and the Bispbergs Klack trail is 0.8 miles (1.3 km) long. More details can be found in the Hiking around Säter guide.
Säter provides options for Road cycling and Touring cycling, with 5 and 15 routes respectively. An easy cycling trip can be enjoyed around Lake Ljustern, mostly on gravel paths. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Säter and Cycling around Säter offer more information.
Yes, Säter offers 8 mountain biking routes. Areas like Bispbergs Klack provide opportunities for mountain biking with challenging hills. The MTB Trails around Säter guide provides specific route details.
Säterdalen is a family-friendly destination, featuring the Children's Valley, a playground suitable for all ages. The easy cycling trip around Lake Ljustern also includes numerous rest areas and bathing spots, making it suitable for families.
Säterdalen is a unique five-kilometer-long canyon system in Säter, characterized by lush forests, meter-high ferns, and dense leafy bushes. It features 35 lateral canyons, some up to 164 feet (50 meters) deep, carved by the Ljusterån and Hyttbäcken streams.
Panoramic views of the surrounding landscape can be found at Bispbergs Klack. This viewpoint is accessible via hiking and mountain biking trails, offering scenic vistas of the region.
Säter's outdoor routes have an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings. More than 1,300 visitors have explored the 48 available routes on komoot.
Komoot offers several guides for Säter, including Hiking around Säter, Running Trails around Säter, Road Cycling Routes around Säter, Cycling around Säter, and MTB Trails around Säter.
For general inquiries, the Säter Municipality can be contacted by phone at +46225-550 00. Additional tourism information is available on the official website, sater.se.
Yes, Säter is home to one of Sweden's best-preserved wooden town centers, recognized as an area of national interest and important cultural heritage. Along Lake Ljustern, visitors can find historical sites like Jönshyttan, dating back to the 15th century.

