Strömsholms kanal (etapp 4 av 8) Ängelsberg - Virsbo
Fagersta, Västmanlands län
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Paddling
From World Heritage Site to Portfolio via Strömsholm's fourth stage
Another great step along the Strömsholm Channel. This part of the canal takes you from the historic world heritage of Ängelsberg to the charming resort of Virsbo. Along this stage, you do not need to make any lift until you arrive at Virsbo and choose whether you want to finish your trip here or continue past the lock to the next stage – from Virsbo to Ramnäs. The stage begins with a little more open water in Lake Åmänningen, but eventually narrows off closer to Virsbo. The entire stage is 12 km long and a fairly simple day stage of 6 hours including coffee or lunch stop.
Along the way, there are two beautiful islands you can stay by for break, fikastop or overnight stay. The first island is Kalvön where you best land on the island (wind protection) (https:/www.naaturkartan.se/sv/vastmanlands-lan/wind protection-pa-calvon?guide_id=304). The second island is one of the Long Islands where there is a really nice area with space for several tents.
Once you arrive at Virsbo, you will meet two options where you can land. The first option is a uptake bridge at Virsbos guest harbour. There is also a nice [wind protection] (https:/www.naaturkartan.se/sv/vastmanlands-lan/wind protection-by-virsbo). The second option is taking bridge you find under the bridge before the lock. At the bridge, the waterway is divided and the left water leads to a power station that you should avoid. The waterway to the right leads to the channel where you find the locks and your pick-up bridge. From the pick-up bridge, lift your canoe to the right of the channel scarcely 70 metres towards the deposit bridge after the lock. You then pass [Genbergs summer café] (https:/www.naaturkartan.se/sv/vastmanlands-lan/genbergs-summercafe?guide_id=304) where you will of course stop for coffee or lunch.
For those who want to spend the night in luxury in the small town of Virsbo, the magnificent [Wirsbo Herrgård] (https:/www.naaturkartan.se/sv/vastmanlands-lan/wirsbo-herrgard) is recommended.
Virsbo is within the Municipality of Surahammar and for more information on what is available here to experience visits (https:/www.surahammar.se/culture-leisure-tourism/turist.html).
Facts
Strömsholm’s canal is one of Sweden’s longer channels and follows Kolbäcksån from Smedjebacken in the north to Borgasund in the south where it originates in Mälaren. The canal was commissioned in 1795 with a view to meeting the transportation needs of mountain mills. During its 10-mile journey, the canal passes through several western Manufacturers who produced the products that were involved in building Sweden’s prosperity. Paddling tours in Strömsholm’s canal offer fascinating history, beautiful scenery and lovely cafes and restaurants. The entire channel can be paddled during a single multi-day tour with stops on pleasant accommodations along the way, or betas off with several day stages during a summer.
Welcome here!
Visit www.stromsholmskanal.se for more information.
Regulations
Along Strömsholm’s canal there are several smaller hydropower plants and adjacent to these, current water can occur. For your safety, keep abundant distance to the facilities. Use the map to be prepared for where the facilities are located and pay attention to warning signs when they occur. Click on the icon for each i- and admission brew for more information about the conditions at each brew.
The water in Strömsholm’s canal is more current when there is large water flows. Contact canoe renters Lakeside Adventure for more information on safety and water flows.
Communications
All stages along the canoe trail in Strömsholm’s channel start and end at a city with access to public transport in the form of both trains and buses. If you start your paddling tour at one place and finish in another, you can always go collectively back to your starting location.
Find your train times via www.sj.se
Find your bus times via www.vl.se
