BJURHOLM HORSE FIELD GUIDE
Älvritten: Three hours on nordsvenska urhästar from Backfors down to the Öreälven
A concise, 3-hour guided ride by Backfors Gård that escorts novice and less‑experienced riders along forest trails, nipor and riverside, including the possibility of wading the Öreälven.
Älvritten: Three hours on nordsvenska urhästar from Backfors down to the Öreälven.
Älvritten is a shorter, gentler variant of Backfors’s adventure ride: a roughly three‑hour outing that begins at the stable and threads through mossy forest, over roots and stone, down steep nipor toward the Öreälven. Riders meet at the yard, get acquainted with Backfors’s nordsvenska horses and set off at a pace adjusted to the least experienced in the group; when conditions allow the tour even wades out into the river with the horses.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Nordsvenska urhästar—steady, powerful mounts
Ride the farm’s native nordsvenska horses—bred for strength and surefootedness—making this outing accessible to less experienced riders while still delivering a sense of raw equine power.
Moss, roots and shaded forest tracks
The route moves through varied, intimate terrain: wooded trails over logs and stone, patches of moss and trickling brooks that give the ride its secluded, back‑country character.
Down to the nipor and along the Öreälven
The trail winds down picturesque nipor to the riverbank; if water levels permit, riders will ride along the Öreälven and may wade the horses into the current for a memorable riverside experience.
What the day feels like
What the ride feels like
The outing unfolds gently: meet at the stable, meet your horse and tack up, then head out in a steady mix of walk and trot through varied forest undergrowth. The leader sets a tempo to accommodate the least experienced rider; the highlight is the descent to the Öreälven where, weather and river conditions permitting, the group rides along the river and may wade into the water with the horses.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits—and who should take extra care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing lasts about 3 hours total (including a fika); active riding time is approximately 2 hours.
Wear comfortable, weather‑appropriate clothing; long pants, long sleeves and sturdy shoes with a heel are recommended. Helmets are available to borrow if needed.
Participants meet at the stable at Backfors Gård to get acquainted with the horses and prepare for the ride.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Älvritten?
The tour takes about 3 hours in total, with roughly 2 hours of active riding; a fika is included.
Can I wade into the Öreälven with the horse?
Yes—riders may wade into the river if the water level allows; the operator assesses conditions before doing so.
Are helmets provided?
Helmets are available to borrow at the stable.
Can children join the ride?
Children under 10 must be booked by phone—contact the operator to arrange suitable dates and supervision.
What if I can't find a suitable date in the online calendar?
If no date suits you, contact Backfors Gård for additional dates and times via email ([email protected]) or phone (070-6632890).
What pace does the ride follow?
The tour is ridden in walk and trot, and the pace is always adapted to the rider with the least experience.