Here you will find an overview of all the events on Friday, October 3rd, at the Hiking Festival Hajka.
Friday, October 3
Overview
09.00-12.00 | Rewilding Hike along the Rödån River • Rödåsel
10.00-12.00 | Huskywalk • Granö
10.00-12.00 | Hike with Dogs • Vännfors
10.00-19.00 | Horse-drawn wagon ride along Linnévägen • Västra Spöland
14.00-16.00 | Hike with Dogs • Vännfors
17.30-20.30 | After-work hike in the dark • Tjälamark
00.00-00.00 | Walking Meditation
More information about the activities can be found below
Rewilding Hike along the Rödån River
Date: 3rd October - 4th October
Time: 09.00 am -12.00 pm
Location: Rödåsel
Organizer: Rewilding Sweden
About: Join the team from Rewilding Sweden for a peaceful forest walk along a section of the Rödån River. Together, we’ll experience rewilding in practice and explore how people and nature can thrive side by side. During the hike, you'll learn about stream restoration - from log jams to spawning gravel, and how it all connects to bring life back to the landscape. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee over an open fire and listen to a local storyteller whose words invite you to tune in to the rhythm of nature.
Suitable for: Beginner
Price: Free of charge
Book your spot here!
Huskywalk
Date: 3th October - 5th October
Time: 10.00 am -12.00 pm
Location: Granö
Organizer: Spruce Island Husky
About: Guided hike through the beautiful nature around Granö and the Ume River, where you'll have your own husky attached to a waist belt for the hike. The hike lasts approximately 2 hours.
Suitable for: Beginner, Family with children
Price: 450 SEK
Book your spot here!
Hike with dogs
Date: 3rd October - 5th October
Time: 10.00 am -12.00 pm, 02.00 pm -04.00 pm
Location: Vännfors
Organizer: Happy Paws Adventure & Training
About: Hike side by side with Alaskan Huskies. During the walk, you’ll learn more about their fascinating history and working heritage. This is more than just a stroll – it’s a chance to connect with nature, the dogs, and their stories.
Suitable for: Beginner, Family-friendly
Price: Adults: 400 SEK, Children: 200 SEK
Book your spot here!
Horse-drawn wagon ride along Linnévägen
Date: 3rd October - 5th October
Time: 10:00 am –07:00 pm, by appointment when booking
Location: Västra Spöland 26
Organizer: Eldare Gård
About: Experience a peaceful horse and wagon ride along parts of Linnévägen – a calm journey through nature that allows time for discovery and reflection. You're welcome to help prepare the horse before and after the ride. You can also add a traditional Swedish fika to your booking.
Accessibility: The wagon is adapted to accommodate two wheelchairs.
Suitable for: Beginner, Family-friendly
Price: Adults: 250 SEK. Children (ages 3–12): 150 SEK.
Book your spot via email!
After-work hike in the dark
Date: 3rd October
Time: 05.30-08.30 pm
Location: Tjälamark to Hamptjärnsstugan
Organizer: Friluftsfrämjandet Umeå
About: End the week and start the weekend in the best possible way with an after-work hike in the dark, guided by the light of your headlamp from the village of Tjälamark to Hamptjärnsstugan. There we’ll enjoy our packed meal by an open fire. Content and recharged, we’ll hike back down Hamtjärnsberget along the Tavelsjö Trail.
Suitable for: Beginner
Price: Free of charge
Book your spot here!
Walking meditation
Date: 3rd October - 5th October
Time: When it suits you.
Organizer: Inner Strength
About: Calm down at your own pace after a long day. Inner Strength offers audio sessions that combine activity and recovery, inspired by nature and the seasons. These sessions can be taken along on walks or runs, where you'll pause at a scenic spot to be guided through breathing exercises, mobility training, or more challenging core and balance exercises. After your outdoor experience, you can also choose calmer, longer sessions that help you bring the tranquility of nature into your home. All you need is a pair of headphones.
Suitable for: Everyone
Price: Free of charge
