Two-Day Adventure: Peaceful Lakeside Camping near Mölnbo 🍁🏕️

Let’s venture into the wild forests of Sörmland. We will follow Sörmlandsleden stretches 11, 12 (Partial) and 12:1. The total hiking distance is 22 km over two days at a slightly faster tempo. We only expect very short parts to be off-trail.

This area is home to the Sjundareviret territory, where 10–12 wolves reside. If we’re lucky, we might even hear their howls at night.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Saturday 11th October (13km)
We’ll leave Järna and hike west into the relatively untouched forests along the Sörmlandsleden trail. Along the way, we’ll pass through places like the Vattgruvsmossen nature reserve and several old mines. After about four hours of hiking, we’ll reach our campsite by a lake. The sun sets at 17:50, so be prepared to set up camp in the dark.

Day 2 - Sunday 12th October (9km)
The next morning, after breakfast, we’ll continue south toward Mölnbo. On the way, we’ll pass several lakes and hike through beautiful areas, including the Stora Alsjön Nature Reserve.

Pack Weight
A light backpack makes hiking easier, more fun, and safer. A heavy pack can slow you down and drain your energy. To keep it light, bring only what you need and choose light gear. Saving weight on the heaviest items, sleeping bag, backpack, and tent, makes the biggest impact. Leave all the ”nice-to-haves” at home. Keep the weight under 15 kg, aiming ideally for around 10-12 kg.

Water
We recommend bringing a container with about 1 liter of water, along with a water filter so you can refill along the way. We'll be cooking near lakes and will pass several spots where you can top up your water. The only known water pump is 4.5 km after Järna, and carrying all your water would be quite heavy.

Food
We suggest opting for foods with lower water content to manage weight more effectively. For lunch, consider convenient, easily prepared freeze-dried options. For dinner, when there's more time available for cooking, you can explore a wider range of meal choices. Why not prepare something extra special for the first dinner?

Gear
Night temperatures can be a bit chilly, so it's a good idea to have a warm sleeping mattress as well as a warm sleeping bag. If you don't have the right gear, do not despair! There are multiple places that you can rent good quality gear from. Hygglo (private rental) may have some options. Other good options include Naturkompaniet's rental and Outdoor Supply, where you can even rent a complete package with lightweight tent, sleeping mattress, bag and kitchen.

Getting There
At 13:17, take Pendeltåg 41 from Stockholm City (Track 3) to Södertälje hamn, arriving at 13:55. Then transfer to Pendeltåg 48 on Track 2, departing at 14:00 toward Järna. The train arrives at Järna at 14:09, your final stop.

Getting Back
From Mölnbo, the commuter train runs every two hours, plus occasional buses.

Where to Meet
Let's meet in Järna at 14:09

What to Pack (Food)

• Dinner (day 1)
• Breakfast (day 2)
• Lunch (day 2)

What to Pack (Equipment)

• Biodegradable soap
• Blister Prevention & Treatment
• Cookstove & Fuel
• Fire starter
• First aid kit
• Flashlight or Headlamp
• Hiking shoes
• Rain protection
• Seat Pad
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Spork, Bowl & Mug
• Tent or Tarp
• Toilet paper
• Toothbrush & Toothpaste
• Trash bags
• Warm clothes for the season
• Enough water or water filter
• Powerbank (Optional)
• Trekking Poles (Optional)