Hike around Hjälstaviken - 12 Oct 2025

In collaboration with the Uppsala local branch of the Swedish Tourist Association (Svenska Turistföreningen - STF) and Student Health Service at Uppsala University, we invite you to a hike around the lovely and exiting Hjälstaviken. 

Join us on a hike around Hjälstaviken bird lake. The hike is 8 km long and follows a circular route. The hike takes place on varied terrain, including footbridges and pastureland. Bring your own packed lunch/snacks (1 longer lunch break). Optional, but we recommend bringing binoculars and a camera as there are many beautiful places to photograph birds. Cost: free Meeting point: Parnassen Hjälstaviken car park at 10:00 Nearest bus stop: Svannäs, bus 804 + 803 from Uppsala, change in Skolsta

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Meeting point: Parnassen Hjälstaviken car park, 10:00

Travel: You are responsible for and must pay for your own travel to the meeting point, which you must reach independently. Nearest bus stop: Svannäs, bus 804 + 803 from Uppsala, change in Skolsta.

Location: Hjälstaviken

Maximum number of participants: 10

Register using this form by 7 October or until all places are filled.

NOTE! The event is mostly in Swedish, but it's OK to join anyway if you want. 

This event is held and organized by Svenska Turistföreningen (Swedish Turist Association)

 

The event is a part of the Student Sports-project that is supported by

It is also part of the project "Students on tour in our nature" that Campus1477 is carrying out in 2025 together with the Upplandsstiftelsen
with the support of Region Uppsala
 
                       
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