Trail section

Flötemarksön - Porsås

  • Length

    14 km

  • Elevation

    184 m

  • Degree of difficulty

    Red

  • Estimated time

    5-6h

Olle Wängborg

A stage that is only recommended for those who want to hike a long distance and must pass here. Parts of the sections is not marked at all and here the hiker must find her own way.

This stage runs between Flötemarksön and Porsås, but it is not a continuous marked stage. 

Marking is available from the start of the stage, which is called Flötemarksön, to the bridge at Holmen. It is about 4 km to get here. There is also marking from highway 164 to the stage finish, which is called Porsås. The municipality of Tanum, which is responsible for the stage, is working to make Bohusleden coherent again.

The start of the stage is adjacent to a public road, which means a good opportunity for drop-off or pick-up. There are also a few parking spaces about 200 meters north of the road.

We leave it up to the hiker to orient himself between the bridge at Holmen and national highway 164 with the help of a map and compass. There are paths and less roads to walk on and you do so with the right you have according to the Right of All. If you feel unsure, it may be good to remember that you have national highway 164 as a clear border in the north. If you walk south, remember that you have Stora Kornsjön on your left and that you will come across the road that leads to the bridge at Holmen.

Close to Flötemarken there is a wilderness-camping. You must aalways call in advance to book a hut/shelter or a tent. Please use the number (+46) 070-5570220

For your own safety, you should keep in mind that there is about 22 kilometers between the overnight accommodation in the hut/shelter at Flötemarken wilderness camping and the hut/shelter at Nornäs, the goal of stage 22.

Surface: Dirt road and forest path

Time: It takes approximately 5-6 hours to hike this section.

Not to be missed: Check out the beautiful rapids that are formed by the outlet from Kornsjöarnas. They roar and whisper near the public road, about 500 meters east and one kilometer west from the farm Roslund The outlet from the large lake system Kornsjöarna passes partly through the river Kynne Älv, south of Flötemarksön, and partly through a smaller watercourse on the northern side.

How to get here: Neither Vaktarkullen nor Porsås can be easily reached by public transport. About 2 km east of the destination in Porsås, there is a bus stop called Loviseholm, which is served from Ed in Dalsland. For more information about transport, see the map planning tool.

Accommodation: There are no suggested places for accommodation along the section.

14 km

184 m

About Difficulty Grading

The grading is tailored for Swedish lowland trails that adhere to the quality criteria established by the national framework for hiking trails.

Even and firm ground: The terrain is generally flat. The hike requires no need to use your hands for support. No obstacles. Bridges are always present when crossing waterways.

Uneven and/or soft ground: Some changes in elevation. Certain sections may require hand support to maintain balance. There may be obstacles such as low stiles and short stairs. Minor obstacles like stones and roots. Boardwalks are present.

Loose or slippery ground combined with steep sections: Technical parts require hand support. There may be obstacles such as high stiles and longer stairs. Frequent sections with stones and/or roots. Boardwalks with deeper surrounding water.

Note: One or more of these features may be present along the trail section.

Red

5-6h

  • Skog
  • Vandringsled
  • Bohusleden

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