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About the area around Gräsheden in Sälen

Gräsheden is located in the northwestern part of Sälen near the border with Norway. The area is surrounded by forest, mountains and watercourses and offers a peaceful environment for those who want to experience the nature of the Sälenfjällen.

From here you can easily reach several of the region's most popular nature and ski areas, including Stöten in Sälen and Trysil Skisenter. During the summer, the area attracts with hiking, cycling and fishing in the scenic Görälven River.

One of the most visited nature experiences in the region is Fulufjället National Park where you can see Sweden's highest waterfall, Njupeskär.

Quick facts about Gräsheden

Location: near Sälen in Dalarna
Nature: mountains, forests and rivers
Nearest ski area: Stöten in Sälen
Largest ski area nearby: Trysil Skisenter
Nearby national park: Fulufjället National Park

Popular excursion destinations near Sälen

Some of the most popular excursions from Gräsheden are:

Gräsheden 1900

Gräsheden

Gräsheden is located on the north bank of the Görälven River and is one of three small villages between Fulunäs and Grundforsen, which are located in the valley with the Sälenfjällen mountains to the south and Näsfjället and Fulufjället to the north.

Fulunäs Soldier

Fulunäs

The Görälven and Fuluälven rivers flow together here and form the Västerdalälven. The rest area with the statue of the Fulunäs soldier, which was erected in memory of all the men and women who protected and guarded the Norway-Sweden border during World War II.

Gräsheden Map

Hiking

Sälen Vandrarhem has in recent years developed a trail system so that it is easy to reach Södra Kungsleden. The trails are boarded and, where necessary, bridges have been built over streams and guiding signs have been put up.

Fly fishing Görälven

Fishing

There is very good fishing in Görälven, where you can fish for grayling, trout and whitefish. Fly fishing is an exciting way to fish in these waters, but other methods are also effective. There are also many nice streams in the area to fish in. If you want to fish in lakes or ponds, there are many in the area. In these waters, you can catch trout, char or rainbow salmon. There are also nice lakes with good pike fishing.

Gräsheden 1900

Grass heath

Gräsheden is located on the north bank of the Görälven River and is one of three small villages between Fulunäs and Grundforsen, which are located in the valley with the Sälenfjällen mountains to the south and Näsfjället and Fulufjället to the north.

Gräsheden 1900

Stoa

Gräsheden is located on the north bank of the Görälven River and is one of three small villages between Fulunäs and Grundforsen, which are located in the valley with the Sälenfjällen mountains to the south and Näsfjället and Fulufjället to the north.

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