Röttjären & Bäcketjärn loop from Torrskog

Hiking trails & Routes

Sweden

Västra Götaland

Bengtsfors

Röttjären & Bäcketjärn loop from Torrskog

Moderate

4.7

(15)

hikers

Röttjären & Bäcketjärn loop from Torrskog

03:55

14.2km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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51 m

Torrskog Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Torrskog Church in Bengtsfors was built between 1766 and 1768 and has largely retained its original form. Inside, it features rich artworks, including a Baroque pulpit and an 18th-century altarpiece. …

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4.12 km

Röttjären Lake

Highlight • Lake

Röttjären Lake is a beautiful lake nestled in a pristine forest. There are many trails in the area, especially the Torrskogsleden. It is an area that is very popular for …

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4.30 km

Rötjärna Lean-to Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This is a beautiful spot to take a break. There is a lean-to shelter set right on the shore, and if the weather is a bit inclement, you can still look out over the lake.

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10.8 km

Bäcketjärn

Highlight • Lake

This is yet another beautiful small forest lake. Set amongst the trees, it's a peaceful place and a good place to stop for a while to take in the serenity of this forest area.

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12.7 km

Torrskog Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Torrskog Observation Tower is a scenic lookout set right on top of a hill in a pristine forest not far from Torrskog Village. From its platform you can get …

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

4.87 km

2.17 km

1.38 km

Surfaces

10.0 km

1.90 km

1.12 km

906 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Monday 2 November

8°C

-3°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

July 11, 2022,Torrskogsleden (Teil-)Runde von Torrskog Kirka

Very nice hike, you can save yourself our deviations with a little attention... ;)
Basis: vandringsland.se/torrskogsleden.html

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August 16, 2024,Dalsland Pausentag ist Wandertag

After 3 days of canoeing, I had a day off today which I used for a hike. Great nature and completely alone in the forest.
The last 2 days it hasn't been possible to record the canoe route. Komoot said there was no GPS. I hope it works again tomorrow.

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