The Högberg Walk

The Högberg Walk starts at Malmbergsviken and heads east through an area of great industrial-historical interest. The trail passes waterfalls, follows canals and old mining sites before reaching Högbergsfältets naturreservat with its many fascinating locations.

Discover Högberget

There is much more to see at Högberget than the popular Krakbogruvan with Tilas stoll. Take your time to explore:

The memorial stone commemorating the miners’ strike of 1869
Yngshyttegruvan with its dramatic history
Drakkullen – locally known as “Vargkullen”

From Drakkullen you can enjoy both refreshments and a magnificent view to the east. Closest lies Kutviken with Kutholmen. Further out on the lake you can see the Bårsholmarna islands, and on the opposite side of Yngen lies the village of Båren.

Towards Skavnäsudden

When you have finished exploring Högberget and Tilas adit, follow the shoreline of Lake Yngen southwards to the reserve’s barbecue area.

Continue along the lake to Skavnäsudden. At the very tip of the peninsula you will find a lovely place for a coffee break. Skavnäsets kapell with its beautiful burial ground, as well as the bell tower further west, are well worth a visit.

The trail then continues along the lake through cultivated countryside towards the Östra Hage mines and out onto Högbergsvägen.

Mulldammen and Swimming

Follow the road past Österholm and walk out onto “Mulldammen” to enjoy the view over the southern parts of Lake Yngen. At “Mulla” you can take a swim in the crystal-clear water.

Continue across the dam and back to Högbergsvägen. Soon you will reach the road down to Persberg Manor, where the path towards Myrkullen begins – often called Persberg’s “High Coast.”

From Myrkullen you have another beautiful view over Lake Yngen: Kerstiholmarna closest, Vinternäset to the west, and Storön to the south.

Practical Information

Two red-marked sections along the trail require good mobility and steady legs.
For easier navigation, switch between Min Karta by Lantmäteriet and the Högberg Walk map.
To learn more about the industrial heritage remains, scan the QR codes placed along the trail.