Långserud: Nature, Church Art and Pilgrim Trails

Långserud offers a range of options for planning your trip: church art, industrial history, nature reserves and hiking trails with specific lengths.

Church Art and Industrial History

Långserud Church is picturesquely situated on the southern shore of Lake Aspen. Its oldest item of inventory is a soapstone baptismal font from the early 13th century, which is thought to have come from Norway. Its material, age and cautiously worded provenance make it a specific point of reference for the history of the church.

Wiksfors Bruk is a historic industrial site. Since the 17th century, it has been home to a mill, sawmill, tannery and carpentry workshop, among other businesses. These different trades give an impression of the range of activities carried out there in the past. All the sculptures in the sculpture park at Wiksfors Bruk have QR codes that you can scan to watch videos about the works. The park is open around the clock and admission is free; these access details may change. Check them before your visit.

The local heritage museum also preserves local history: it is furnished with furniture and objects from the municipality. A school museum and exhibition space were inaugurated in its attic in 1984. In Leken, well-preserved remains of residential buildings, cellars and, among other things, a smithy can be found.

Landscape and Nature Reserves

Gillertjärn Nature Reserve is known for its abundant yew trees. Segoltorpshöjden Nature Reserve has a viewpoint at Björndolpan. In Ulvfjället Nature Reserve, elevations range from 190 to 307 metres above sea level, with slopes descending in every direction. Stenbyälven offers a different connection with nature and is one of Värmland’s most valuable waterways.

Pilgrim Trail and Hiking Routes

The purple-marked pilgrim trail between Berga and Lönnskogs Kyrkplats is five kilometres long and of moderate difficulty. At Lönnskog church site, there is a bell tower and a pilgrim hostel for breaks and overnight stays. Both the route’s stated length and the specific facilities at the church site serve as useful points of reference for this route.

There is a barbecue area, a shelter and a charcoal burner’s hut on the Stenbyälven trail. The path to Gillertjärnet runs through a hollow between rocky slopes to the pond in the small nature reserve. The two descriptions highlight different things: one focuses on facilities along the trail, the other on the landscape along the way to the pond.

Two orange-marked hiking trails are listed for comparison: one is about 5.8 kilometres long and also has a shorter loop of about 3.5 kilometres and a detour to Fjällsjön. The orange-marked trail starting at Elofsbyn is about four kilometres long, including the loop. There is also a shelter at Mögsjön where you can rest and stay overnight.

Swimming, Fishing and Getting There

A family-friendly bathing area has a sandy beach and shallow water. Fishing is another option: the beautiful natural surroundings offer varied fishing suited to the whole family. Before your fishing trip, check the applicable fishing regulations and access arrangements. Visitors are welcome at Ängbacken Hantverk; opening hours vary by season.

Bus routes 700 and 812 serve the Bygdegården Långserud stop. Route 700 runs from Karlstad bus station, while route 812 runs from Säffle Resecentrum. As timetables may change, check the current service before setting off.

Discover more destinations: Eda, Hagfors, Gräsmark, Forshaga, Munkfors, Hammarö, Filipstad, Borgvik

For the broader travel overview: Värmland.