Träbroarna runt - HittaUt

Accessible City Orienteering Along the Skellefte River

Discover the beautiful surroundings of the Skellefte River and over 300 years of wooden architecture. Träbroarna runt (Around the Wooden Bridges) stretches from the nearly 300-year-old Lejonströmsbron in the west, through Skellefteå’s historic church town Bonnstan and the cultural area Nordanå, all the way to the modern Älvsbackabron in the east.

MAY 16 – OCTOBER 12

Pick up your physical map at Skellefteå Tourist Center, download the PDF here, or get the Hittaut app from the App Store or Google Play.

ABOUT TRÄBROARNA RUNT
Träbroarna runt is a pleasant and accessible city orienteering route that guides you through both the old and new parts of Skellefteå. The full route is approximately 7 km long, but shorter walks are possible by crossing Parkbron or Viktoriabron.

At Checkpoint 1, you’ll encounter public art, including the moving piece Gzim and the Frozen Lake. Don’t miss the beautiful City Park and the scenic riverfront. At Checkpoints 2, 3, 4, and 5, you'll get a glimpse into Skellefteå’s history through the Nordanå cultural area and the historic church town Bonnstan. Along the way, you’ll pass Kyrkholmen, a great spot for a coffee break at the cozy summer café.

Next, you’ll reach Landskyrkan, with origins dating back to the 14th century, and then Kronbodarna, where bullet holes from the war of 1809 can still be seen. Between Checkpoints 5 and 6, you’ll cross Lejonströmsbron, Sweden’s oldest preserved wooden bridge, built in 1737. During the 1809 war, the Swedish army was forced to flee here, and the Russians set up headquarters in the vicarage – the beautiful manor house opposite the church.

After Checkpoint 6, you’ll experience the modern side of Skellefteå. Along the way, you'll pass the ongoing construction of a new bridge over the Skellefte River and reach Campus Skellefteå, where the Arctic Center of Energy (ACE) is being built – a world-leading competence center for the electrification of society. The Älvsbackabron, inaugurated in 2011, is a beautiful wooden pedestrian and bicycle bridge that glows golden in the evening sun. Manhemskajen is a lovely place to rest for a while if you wish.

REGISTER CHECKPOINTS AND WIN PRIZES
Everyone who registers all 10 checkpoints in Träbroarna runt will be entered into a prize draw featuring Skellefteå-themed products. The draw takes place on the following dates:

• July 1
• August 15
• October 14

Take this opportunity to explore Skellefteå’s beautiful wooden bridges and river landscapes.

What is Hittaut?
Hittaut is a free wellness activity where you use a map (paper or app) to find checkpoints. There are four different levels of difficulty, and checkpoints are located in urban areas, parks, residential neighborhoods, and forests near towns.

Hittaut is accessible around the clock during the summer season, so you can go out whenever it suits you. You can participate alone or with others – walk, run, bike, or move in any way you prefer.

In Skellefteå, Hittaut is available in 16 locations with a total of 425 checkpoints. To go beyond Träbroarna runt, you can find even more checkpoints using the Hittaut app or a paper map, available at your local shop or Skellefteå Tourist Center in the city center.

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Enjoy your adventure!