Borgåsgubben is a mystery on its own. The monument is about 3 meters high and no one knows exactly why it has been build and what for. The best guess currently made is that the monument has been build in the 17th century by soldiers that fought in name of Karl XII. It shows that there were living soldiers along the battle and the monument was to show enemies that this site had been taken.
If you take a closer look, you will find marks on the ground and stones. Marks that have been made by the soldiers, as a remembering of the events in the 17th century. On top of the hill you have the possibility to have a picknick with a small BBQ. This way you can treat yourself on a nice sunrise or sunset in the summer.
To reach Borgåsgubben, you will take an easy to walk path uphill. It takes about 30 minutes as it is only 600m. There is a staircase build alongside of the hill. The panoramic view of the lake Västra Silen is worthwhile to take a picknick with you on a sunny day. If you decide to go down again towards your car, take the opportunity to visit the small town next to it. It entails local craft shops, a small restaurant and cozy streets.
For more information, reach the website of Visit Årjang. You will find a document with the hiking trail. I you would like to know more short hiking trails, please request our e-book through our contact page.
