Sala - Svartådalsleden

The Svartådalsleden between Västerfärnebo and Mattssons Torn is a delightful hiking trail within [Svartådalen Frilufts Area](https:/www.naturkartan.se/vastmanlands-lan/sala-friluftad-friluftad-fried_de_de_de-ledge-ledge-ledge_de. Charming rural environment, beautiful wetlands and dreamy forests are a bit of what this varied trail has to offer. One of the highlights along the trail is clearly the mile-long view from [Mattssons Torn](https:/www.naaturkartan.se/sv/vastmanlands-lan/matsson tower?guide_id=304).

The Svartådalsleden is a perfect full-day excursion of 13-21 km depending on where you choose to finish your tour. The trail is marked with oranga signs and tree markings and with the Nature map app, you can easily follow where you are on the trail (mobile coverage is available along the entire route). The terrain you walk in is mostly flat while there are some rocky parties along the natural forest trails.

The Svartådalsleden begins in the beautiful village of Västerfärnebo. You can get by bus from both Sala and Norberg and of course there is also parking. Before or after your hike, a visit to [Svartådalens visitor center] (https:/www.naaturkartan.se/sv/vastmanlands-lan/blackadalens-besokscenter?guide_id=304) and for the fikasugna is a stop to [Fiket in Färnebo](https:/ww.naturkartan.se/sv/vastmanlands-lan/fiket-fiket-fiket-fiket-fiket-fiket-fiket-fiket-fiket-fiket-fet-fiket-fiket-fiket-fiket-farne_i-fogen_i-guide_i-wane_i-wanei-wanei-wanei-s-wanei-wanei-wanei-wanei-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-waf.

The first part of the hike after leaving Västerfärnebo follows gravel roads in beautiful countryside environment. A quiet landscape spreads out with open fields, red old barns and green dungas.

After 3.5 km you will reach a bro that will take you across the famous Svartån. The black toe is the pulse and heart of the Svartådalen and is a major cause of the enormous natural richness that exists here. Every year, Svartån floods over and contributes to a vast wetland area that is raising diversity and life. Bird watchers are attracted to this beautiful area to enjoy the rich bird life.

Shortly after you pass the Svartån, you will reach the area of Hedbo and then you will mostly move in the forest landscape on the road to Mattssons Torn. You will alternately walk on graveled forest roads and natural forest trails. Just before Mattson’s Torn you will find a [water source] (https:/www.naaturkartan.se/sv/vastmanlands-lan/coldwater-langs-blackadalsleden) and a [wind protection] (https:/www.naaturkartan.se/sv/vastmanlands-lan/wind protection-by) where you can either break or stay for an overnight stay.

After reaching the highlight Mattssons Torn, you have two options. If you have arranged for transport, you can finish your tour at [Parking at Mattsons Torn](https:/www.naaturkartan.se/sv/vastmanlands-lan/parking-matssons tower?guide_id=304). Then you have a walking tour of 13 km and about 3.5 hours active walking time. The second option is to go back to Västerfärnebo via the tour proposal “Blacksleden – Back to Västerfärnebo”. Then you will receive a ρu class="cdx-underline">total 21 km long tour and about 5.5 hours active walking time.

The Svartådalsleden walks with advantage as part of a longer visit to the area. [The Frilufts Area](https:/www.naaturkartan.se/sv/vastmanlands-lan/sala-black valley-friluftsomrade?guide_id=304) has more hiking trails to discover and very popular it has become [experiencing the Black Sea Valley from the water] (https:/wwww.naturkartan.se/vastmanlands-lan/blackan-vast-walk-walk-in-walk-walk-walk-walk-in-walk-walk-harden-walk-walk-walk-walk-walk-walk-walk-walk-walk-walk-walk-walk-sssssher-walk-walk-walk-walked-ssher-in). Charming accommodations can be found at [Edens Garden B&B] (https:/www.naaturkartan.se/sv/vastmanlands-lan/edens-garden-bed-breakfast-2), Fallängetorp for fä&folk and Per Persgården. For those who wish to live luxuriously and enjoy the SPA there is also the accommodation in Sätra brunn.

Welcome to the Black Sea!