Hällefors Vandrarhem & Kanotcenter sits in Hällefors in Bergslagen, in the landskap Västmanland, with Svartälven next door. The hostel rents canoe and kayak and works as a starting point for paddling on the river and the surrounding forest lakes.
What they offer
From here you paddle Svartälven and Bergslagen’s lake country with wild forest close by. The hostel is a good base, rest stop or finish for longer paddle trips, and also offers lodging, walking and fishing in the nearby nature reserves.
Good to know
Svartälven is mostly slow-moving in the area, but check the water level and any current before you go. Bring a map, plan to your ability and always wear a life jacket.