Beautiful Surroundings

On the Klarälvsbanan, you travel from an open agricultural landscape in the south to the large forests in the north. All the way from Karlstad to Uddeholm, you have ninety kilometers of car-free asphalt. About 34 kilometers of the trail go through Forshaga municipality, passing Skived, Forshaga, Deje, Edeby, and Olsäter on its way to Ransäter. Your constant companion is the Klarälven river, and from the two bridges that cross the river in our municipality, you get a stunning view.

Lots to Experience

Inspiring art, music, animals, nature, common and unusual flowers, ancient monuments, local history, fishing, or churches are some of the things you encounter along the Klarälvsbanan through Forshaga municipality. And food and coffee, of course! If you get hungry, there are cafes and restaurants to choose from, or find your own perfect spot for a picnic. If you get tired and it’s late, there are also various accommodation options to choose from.

Nordmark – Klarälven Railways

The Klarälvsbanan was a railway line built in the late 1800s. It was a 180-kilometer long narrow-gauge railway line. The then Uddeholm Company was the main owner and they named the railway line NKlJ-banan, Nordmark – Klarälven Railways.

Banvakt Karl’s kabyss is a monument to the railway and once served as the watchman’s, Karl Andersson, resting hut. Nowadays, it is a cozy resting place for those traveling on the Klarälvsbanan. Inside the small resting hut, you can buy nails from the old railway tracks. On the walls, there are photographs from the past.

Klarälvsloppet

Every autumn, the Klarälvsloppet is held on the Klarälvsbanan. There are three events to choose from in different distances: roller skiing, cycling, and running. Elite athletes and amateurs – everyone is welcome to participate. But you can, of course, follow the races from the side of t