SOLLEFTEÅ WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Snowshoe into Solitude: Quiet Tracks Beyond the Road in Sollefteå
A three-hour snowshoe walk from Farm Backsjön that takes you into forest places normally unreachable in winter and includes supplied snowshoes and a warm lunch.
Snowshoe into Solitude: Quiet Tracks Beyond the Road in Sollefteå.
Experience the tranquility of winter as you leave the road behind and break trail with snowshoes through untouched forest near Sollefteå. From Farm Backsjön you choose scenic tracks that lead into quiet stands of trees, finishing with a prepared lunch amid the landscape.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Reach places closed in winter
Snowshoes let you access forest areas you normally can’t reach during the snowy season, opening up silent trails and wide views for a three-hour outing.
Equipment supplied, tracks tailored
The operator supplies snowshoes and can offer different tracks depending on conditions, so you can opt for routes suited to snow depth and your pace.
A simple lunch in the silence
After moving into the quieter parts of the forest, the outing is capped by a nice lunch prepared on site, letting you savor the silence and the surrounding views.
What the day feels like
What the three-hour walk feels like
The flow is deliberate: assemble at Farm Backsjön, fit snowshoes, and step off the beaten track onto chosen forest tracks. You’ll move through deeper snow than the road allows, pause for a prepared lunch in a quiet clearing, then return along the chosen route—all within a three-hour window.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and where to check with the operator.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The activity lasts three hours and meeting point is Farm Backsjön, Backsjön 221, 88192 Sollefteå, Sweden.
Bring a hat, gloves, winter high shoes or boots, and warm layering; allow time and avoid rushing.
Snowshoes are supplied and different tracks can be offered depending on conditions.
You are not allowed to bring your own food onto the property.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the snowshoe walk?
The activity is three hours in duration.
Where do we meet?
Meet at Farm Backsjön, Backsjön 221, 88192 Sollefteå, Sweden.
Is snowshoe equipment provided?
Yes—snowshoes are supplied by the operator.
Can I bring my own food?
No—guests are not allowed to bring their own food onto the property.
What clothing should I bring?
Bring a hat, gloves, winter higher shoes/boots, and warm clothes in layers; also allow plenty of time so you’re not rushed.
Is this a guided trip or can I do it alone?
The activity can be done on your own; the operator supplies snowshoes and can offer different tracks depending on conditions.