Here you will find an overview of all the events on Saturday, October 4th, at the Hiking Festival Hajka.
Saturday, October 4
Overview
09.00-12.00 | Rewilding hike along the Rödån River • Rödåsel
09.00-15.00 | From soil and forest to table • Tavelsjö
09.00-16.00 | 5 peak challenge • Tavelsjö
10.00-12.00 | Huskywalk • Granö
10.00-12.00 | Hajka with Granö Beckasin • Granö
10.00-12.00 | Hike with dogs • Vännfors
10.00-13.30 | Singles’ hike with a taste experience • Umeå
10.00-14.00 | One step closer to nature • Grössjön
10.00-14.00 | Pilgrimage hike with your dog • Norrbyn
10.00-14.00 | Discover the Lögdeälven Trail • Storfall
10.00-16.00 | Wagon tour in Långviken • Långviken
10.00-19.00 | Horse-drawn wagon ride along Linnévägen • Västra Spöland 26
11.00-14.00 | Hajka brunch • Tavelsjö
11.00-14.00 | Hike to Starrberget • Starrberget
11.00-15.00 | Bygden Runt • Tavelsjö- Rödåbygden.
12.00-13.00 | Social dog walk • Tavelsjö
14.00-16.00 | Hike with dogs • Vännfors
15.00-18.00 | Hide n' Seek Music • Secret Forest Concert
00.00-00.00 | Walking Meditation
Further information about each activity is listed 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
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From soil and forest to table
Date: 4th October
Time: 09.00 am - 05.00 pm
Location: Tavelsjö
Organizer: Sundlingska Gården
About: Join a guided forest outing with Sundlingska Gården to forage for mushrooms, then return to Sundlingska Gården with your harvest. Together you'll prepare the ingredients and each participant will get to make their own pizza with the help of the pizzaiola.
Suitable for: Beginner
Price: 300 SEK
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5 peak challenge
Date: 4th October
Time: 09.00 am - 04.00 pm
Location: Start/Finish at Tavelsjö Wärdshus
Organizer: TuRe, Tavelsjö Wärdshus and Ta Cykeln
About: Together with experienced cycling guides, you'll bike to five of the Tio Toppar Tavelsjö peaks and then hike or run to the summits. This is a full-day, physically demanding adventure combining challenge and stunning nature experiences. The pace will be adapted to the group and may be divided by skill level. Food and drinks will be served at selected stops. Bring your own bike or rent one — a limited number of mountain bikes are available for booking.
Suitable for: Demanding, experience required
Price: 480 SEK
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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
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Hajka with Granö Beckasin
Date: 4th October
Time: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Location: Granö
Organizer: Granö Beckasin
About: Join Granö Beckasin on a quiz for families with children where you can learn more about plants and animals. You start at 10:00 am from the reception and finish the walk by making S'mors over an open fire. Here is also the finish line for the Tvåälvsloppet.
The hike is free, but pre-registration is required via a form.
Suitable for: Family with children
Price: Free of charge
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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
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Singles’ hike with a taste experience 25+
Date: 4th October
Time: 10.00 am - 01.30 pm
Location: Umeå
Organizer: PicMe
About: During this relaxed 10 km hike, singles aged 25 and up get the chance to meet new people in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Along the trail you’ll encounter tasting stops, surprises and conversation starters designed to spark both laughter and reflection. At the summit we’ll enjoy a beautifully set brunch with a view that elevates the whole experience.
Suitable for: Everyone single over 25 yrs
Price: 495 SEK
Last day for registration: 28th September
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One step closer to nature
Date: 4th October
Time: 10.00 am - 02.00 pm
Location: Grössjön
Organizer: Friluftsfrämjandet Umeå
About: Join us for a guided walk through the Grössjön Nature Reserve. Along the trail we’ll pause for a series of leader-led exercises designed to help you connect with nature through all your senses. About halfway through we’ll take a break for a snack — please bring your own food and drink. The hike is approximately 6 km long and is open to anyone who enjoys being in nature and wants to take a step closer.
Suitable for: Beginners
Price: 70 SEK for members, 100 SEK for non-members. Free for children up to 15 years when accompanied by an adult.
Last day for registration: October 1
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Pilgrimage with your dog
Date: 5 October
Time: 10.00 am - 02.00 pm
Location: Norrbyn
Organizer: Hörnefors församling
About: This autumn Saturday, dog owners can come along on a pilgrimage in Norrbyn, south of Hörnefors. During the hike, you talk and think together with the guide about the theme of simplicity. It will be a hike of approximately 5 kilometers in easy terrain. Bring your own coffee, lunch and clothes according to the weather.
Suitable for: Beginner
Price: Free of charge
Last day for registration: 29 September
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Discover the Lögdeälven Trail
Date: 4 October
Time: 10.00 am - 02.00 pm
Location: Storfall, Lögdeälven
Organizer: Municipality of Nordmaling
About: At Storfall the Municipality of Nordmaling will provide information about the trails along the Lögdeälven River. Enjoy free fika and fun competitions for both kids and adults. If you’d like to explore the area, you can start a 10 km hike from the Klöse rest area. Along the trail you’ll pass a suspension bridge, rapids, scenic rest stops, a shelter, a large beach and end with a beautiful view over the river’s U-bend.
Suitable for: Beginner, Family-friendly
Price: Free of charge
Find more information here
Wagon tour in Långviken
Date: 4 October
Time: 10.00 am - 04.00 pm
Location: Långviken
Organizer: Långvikens Gård
About: Enjoy a scenic wagon ride through peaceful farmland and forest — a perfect outing for the whole family. As the horse gently pulls the wagon through the landscape, you can relax, have a fika and take in the beauty of nature. Each tour lasts about one hour and includes refreshments.
Suitable for: Beginner, Family-friendly
Price: Adults: 400 SEK, Children (ages 3–10): 250 SEK
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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!
Hajka Brunch
Date: 4 October
Time: 10.00 am - 02.00 pm
Location: Tavelsjö Wärdshus
Organizer: Tavelsjö Wärdshus
About: Fuel up for the weekend’s adventures with Tavelsjö Wärdshus classic brunch served in a calm and nature-close setting. Pre-booking required, minimum two people.
Price: 265 SEK per person
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Hike at Starrberget
Date: 4th October
Time: 10.00 am - 02.00 pm
Location: Starrberget, Vännäs
Organizer: Friluftsfrämjandet Umeå
About: Hike up Starrberget with Friluftsfrämjandet to have a coffee and view how the autumn colors spread along the Vindelälven. Dramatic terrain and magical forest surround the mountain. The hike takes about 3 hours including coffee.
Suitable for: Beginners
Price: 70 SEK for members, 100 SEK for non-members. Free for children up to 15 years when accompanied by an adult.
Last day for registration: 1st October
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Bygden Runt
Date: 4th October
Time: 11.00 am - 03.00 pm
Location: Tavelsjö–Rödåbygden
Organizer: Local businesses in Tavelsjö–Rödåbygden
About: Visit local producers around Lake Tavelsjön and nearby villages. It’s a great opportunity to explore the countryside and meet local artisans and makers. More information coming soon.
Suitable for: Beginner, Family with children
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Social dog walk
Date: 4th October
Time: 12.00 pm - 01.00 pm
Location: Tavelsjö
Organizer: Ulf Sörlin
About: Join a social dog walk with dog behavior specialist Ulf Sörlin and other dog owners. During the walk, you’ll have the chance to train your dog and ask Ulf questions — he’ll share useful tips and tricks on various behaviors. The walk starts at Tavelsjö Wärdshus.
Suitable for: Dog owner, Beginner
Price: 100 SEK
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Secret concert in the woods - Hide n' Seek
Date: 4th October
Time: 03.00-06.00 pm
Location: Secret place near Överklinten
Organizer: Hide n' Seek Music
About: Hide n' Seek Music is a live music concept inspired by hide and seek and Geocaching. At each consert, there is a new hiding place in nature, which forms the stage for intimate performances to which the audience reaches on foot with the help of GPS coordinates. Wear good clothes, shoes to be able to hike in the forest, and be prepared for a whole afternoon outdoors! There will be blankets and mats to sit on.
Suitable for: Beginner, Some experience
Price: More information coming soon.
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Walking meditation
Date: 3th 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
