Glaskogen - By canoe in Gla Forest

By canoe in Gla Forest

Kayak in Stora Gla

Photo: Michael Kahlow

The canoe routes in Gla Forest's wilderness are an experience, and can be anything from shorter tours to somewhat longer ones with overnight stays. The strikingly beautiful nature and the clean lakes are an impressive feature on each tour. Perhaps you would like to try one of all the windbreaks or some of the overnight huts the area has to offer.

However, do remember to buy the Gla Forest Card!

This is required in order to be allowed to use the facilities in the area (SEK 30/pers/day).

Some suggestions for our most usual round tours in Glaskogen:

2-3 hours, the Buvatten tour, easy, good for beginners
1-2 days, the Övre Gla tour, medium, large lake that can become very windy on short notice
2-3 days, the Stora Gla tour, medium, large lake. The eastern part of the lake is very beautiful
4-5 days, the Lelången tour, medium/difficult, many small lakes, you need to lift the canoe between each lake. The tour can be shortened to three days.
To create longer tours, cou can combine these with each other or with surrounding lake systems.

On the Gla Forest Map (SEK 60) the canoe routes, the resting places, windbreaks and overnight cabins are marked.

Order the Glaskogen map and the hiking tour folder(pdf)

Prices:

6 hours SEK 150/canoe packet
24 hours SEK 300/canoe packet
1 week SEK 1500/canoe packet

A Linder aluminum canoe model Inkas 525, a canoe cart, paddles, a life-jacket, a sponge and a spade are included in the price.

Extra equipment:

Packbox SEK 20/day, SEK 100/week
Extra seat SEK 20/day, SEK 100/week
Tarpaulin SEK 20/day, SEK 100/week
Delivery SEK 25/km + Basic charge SEK 100

[Updated 2010-01-20]