Mora Municipality

Hidden gems in Mora Municipality

Hidden Huts and Ruins

Explore the remote backcountry around Mora and Älvdalen to discover remnants of Sweden's industrial and ancient past. This collection includes the ruins of the Sandön glassworks and the Grunubergs sawmill, alongside structural remains of a historic railway turntable. The list also features secluded wilderness huts like Eldris and Prästskogskojan, which provide basic shelter in the forest, and several archaeological sites including ancient burial fields and documented remains in the Älvdalen region.

Hidden Huts and Ruins — Map

A

Sandön glasbruk

Remains of a 19th-century glass factory located on the island of Sandön.

B

gravfält

Ancient burial ground containing documented archaeological remains.

C

Wilderness Hut

A traditional log cabin serving as a wilderness shelter and a primary checkpoint on the Vasaloppet ski race route.

D

Turntable ruins

Concrete and stone remains of a historic railway turntable once used for rotating locomotives.

E

Älvdalen 671

Site of documented archaeological remains located within the Älvdalen forest region.

F

Älvdalen 314:1

Archaeological site featuring historical remains or structures.

G

Prästskogskojan

A remote timber wilderness hut providing basic overnight accommodation for hikers and forest workers.

H

Grunubergs Sågen

Historical ruins of the Grunubergs sawmill, representing remnants of the local timber industry.

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