Hike in Piteå - green tip

Discover Piteå's fantastic nature by getting inspired through the hiking tip green.

Village to Village: Routes

Arnemark - Sikfors (6 KM)

The blue section of the Solander Trail goes through forests, over meadows and along the banks of the Pite River between the villages. A marked detour from the trail goes on a suspension bridge over the river and to the leisure village on the outskirts of Sikfors and from there it is only a few hundred meters to the village center. If you don't want to walk over the suspension bridge, you can continue upstream and cross the river at the power plant dam. The old power station that the trail passes further downstream is one of Piteå's architectural monuments. In Arnemark there is a swimming area next to the trail. In Sikfors there is a grocery store and Sikfors Konferens & Fritidsby is happy to let hikers fill their water bottles. There is also a restaurant with a grill and lunch service, a mini golf course and a pool.

Böle - Pålberget (8 KM)

The blue section of the Solander Trail follows the banks of the Pite River between the villages. Along the river banks are remains from the rafting era in the form of piles, stone coffins and more. If you are lucky, you will see beavers in the water and there are plenty of beaver-gnawed trees on land. The trail does not go up into the village of Pålberget itself, but you can follow a marked detour up to the thoroughfare Älvsbyvägen (road 984) and further up to the Stormyrberget viewpoint mountain with a bivouac and fireplace at the top.

Jävre- Hemmingsmark (22 KM)

The red section of the Solanderleden goes through forests and over marshlands between the villages. In Jävre there are many attractions, including the lighthouse, the mill and the old mill and the listed Tourist Station from the sixties. Along the trail is the fishing lake Korpträsket with an overnight cabin that can be rented through the fishing association and just outside Hemmingsmark there is a bird lake, Hemträsket, with a lookout tower. In Jävre there is a grocery store and restaurant as well as a summer café both in the old mill and in the harbour area by the lighthouse.

Svensbyn- Roknäs (18 KM)

The green and yellow section of the Solanderleden goes all the way between the villages, past fishing lakes lined with fireplaces, meadows with grazing sheep and berry-rich forests. It also passes the popular local area of ​​Swensbylijda and the swimming area in Lidträsket. In the Svensbyskogarna there is the possibility of shortening the distance by about 6.5 km by hiking a section along the Eliasleden on the north side of Kocksjön and then connecting to the Solanderleden again. The section over Römyrberget is very steep and uneven in places. In Roknäs you can take the opportunity to follow the trail down to the swimming area Sandön in Sjulnäs and the summer café there. At Swensbylijda there is a summer café and sauna for rent, in Roknäs there is both a grocery store, a petrol station and a restaurant.

Up on the Top

Kalahatten (243 m.a.s.l.)

Following Kalamarksvägen
Kalahatten is Piteå's most famous viewpoint mountain. The peak offers a sweeping view of Svensbyn, Infjärden and out to sea. There are windbreaks and fireplaces here. When the ice sheet melted away, the seashore was at the highest coastline, about 240 meters higher than today. At that time, Kalahatten stood out like a small island far out in the ocean. The waves of the former Arctic Ocean washed over the Pite area but never reached Kalahatten, which is a so-called calotte mountain. The layer of moraine on the top of the mountain managed to avoid being washed away and today a forest grows there. Below the peak are cold-washed cliffs and pebble fields that the waves of the sea washed out thousands of years ago. On Tuesday evenings during the summer, waffles are served at the top.

Find it: About 20 km W of Piteå. Follow road 373 towards Arvidsjaur, turn off at Stockbäcken towards Kalamark. You will see the parking lot and a map on the left side of the road after about 3.6 km.

RÅBERGET (134 m.a.s.l.)

Karlbergs friluftsorme - Råbergsspåret, near Öjebyn
From Karlbergsparken, several hiking trails with exciting nature characterized by inland ice and seawater depart. There are several large pebble fields and the mountain has several steeply falling sides that offer good views. You can choose a round trip of a couple of kilometers or take a three-peak trip over Bredviksberget, Råberget and Falkberget of 17 kilometers. There are information signs and rest areas along the trail. At Råberget there are two nice wind shelters where you can use the wood that is available and make a fire in the prepared barbecue areas. Parts of the trails are boarded up to make it easier to get around.

How to get here: Karlberg is located 3 km north of Öjebyn after the old E4 towards Luleå. Sign shows the exit on the left - Karlberg

FÅRÖBERGET (36 m.a.s.l.)

Fårön's recreational area, near Djupviken
Fårön's recreational area is located on the northern part of the island. Nature trails and picnic areas invite you to enjoy pleasant walks and excursions in a varied and exciting nature. Barbecue areas are available at Kalkgrundsviken and on Lill-Fåröberget. The path up to the mountain goes through beautiful and untouched natural forest. Up on the mountain is an old pine forest, the oldest pines are 150-200 years old. Parts of the area are accessible.

How to get here: You can get to Fårön by taking Fårövägen through Djupviken or the cycle path along Norrstrand. Drive Vägen Västerut (passing the allotments) and turn right towards Kalkgrundsviken.

GÖLABERGET (114 m.a.s.l.)

In Lillpite
Gölaberget extends 114 meters above sea level and has always been a popular excursion destination. From the top of the mountain you have a wonderful view of the vast agricultural landscape of Lillpite. In the 1940s, the artist Artur Nordmark from Roknäs carved a self-portrait into the mountain. According to legend, a troll family lives in Gölagrottan, which is on the back of the mountain. At the foot of the mountain you can see the remains of settlements from the ancient inhabitants of Lillpite. Barbecue area.

How to get here: From Piteå to Lillpite it is about 24 km. From Lillpitevägen, turn right onto Bonsavägen. The path leading up to the top begins at the edge of the field just below the mountain.

VALLSBERGET (120 m.a.s.l.)

Lindbäcksstadion, near Svensbyn
Lindbäcksstadion on Vallsberget is a meeting place and a recreation area for all ages. Full speed summer and winter with activities for everyone. Here is Piteå's ski and sports facility with three piste slopes, two lifts, a children's slope with a children's lift, well-groomed cross-country trails and during the bare ground season there are countless forest paths and trails on and around the mountain. At the top and from the observation tower you get a nice view of Svensbyfjärden and Infjärden. Grave fields and cairns from the Bronze Age are located just northwest of the slalom slope. There is also a 4.5 km long pilgrim trail.

Find it: Vallsberget is located along road 373 about 10 km west of Piteå, follow the signs to the ski facility.

SANDHOLMSBERGET (42 m.a.s.l.)

Archaeology Trail in Jävre
Just south of Jävre lie Lillberget, Högberget and Sandholmsberget. The three high mountains were islands 3,500 years ago and today offer a magnificent view of the village and the sea. The people of the area came to these islands to bury their dead. The Bronze Age graves served as landmarks in the archipelago. There are high cairns and flat stone settings. At the burials on the Archeology Trail, archaeologists have found traces of settlements. The well-known Jävresmycket was found here. It comes from Siberia and can be dated to the 500s. There are also other ancient remains in the area, up on Högberget there is a labyrinth and on Sandholmsberget there is a so-called "lying hen". It consists of a large stone that has been stacked with three smaller stones. What significance could these have had for ancient people?

How to get here: Start at the Tourist Station in Jävre and follow the hiking trail. The hike via Lillberget, up Högberget, to Sandholmsberget and back is 7.5 km.