Hedeviken by the Ljusnan and Vikartjärnen

Hedeviken by the water

Hedeviken lies where the Ljusnan River widens into Vikartjärnen. Water is also central to the activities available here: the fishing area offers opportunities in lakes and flowing waters, and many trails pass by fishing lakes. If you’re looking for a hotel in Hedeviken, it’s best to plan first around the season and the activities you want to enjoy. Summer trails, access to Nyvallen and the winter information for the national park call for different plans.

The Ljusnan flows past Hedeviken and is a popular area for fly fishing. Rörsjön is in the village and is part of the Hedeviken fishing area. This means there is a specific lake as well as a river area, offering different fishing opportunities: the fishing area includes lakes and flowing waters, while the Ljusnan is particularly known for fly fishing. Many trails around Hedeviken also pass by good fishing lakes, where ice fishing may be possible when ice conditions are suitable. Ice and trail conditions can vary; check them locally. Fishing permits for the Hedeviken fishing area are sold digitally through iFiske and delivered by email, in the app or, optionally, by SMS. Check the current purchase and delivery options before planning your trip.

Nyvallen and the summer trail on Valmen

The Nyvallen summer farm has been in continuous operation since the beginning of the 18th century. If you’d like to learn more about life at a summer farm, guided tours focus on this topic; check availability in advance. In summer, the road through Hedeviken leads to Nyvallen, one of the entrances to Sonfjället National Park. The road is not cleared in winter. Nyvallen therefore combines a visit to a summer farm with access to the national park, and the journey there needs to be planned according to the season.

Valmen is about 17 kilometres from Hedeviken via Sörviken and Valmåvägen. From there, a hiking trail leads up the mountain in summer. The destinations have different focuses: Nyvallen is about the summer farm and access to the national park, while Valmen is about the summer trail up the mountain. When choosing, consider whether a guided tour, access to the park or a hike is your main reason for visiting.

Winter activities and getting here

For cross-country skiing in the national park, Nysätern is recommended as a starting point. There is also a well-maintained snowmobile trail network around Hedeviken, connected to the snowmobile trails in Vemdalen and Hede. These are different winter options: the information about Nysätern concerns cross-country skiing in the national park, while the snowmobile trail network connects the trail areas of the three places. Check local trail conditions before setting out.

The Härjedalingen long-distance bus stops on Route 84 by Hedeviken. Check the current service before departure, as transport information can change. Along with the seasonal information about Nyvallen and the different fishing and hiking destinations, this provides a practical basis for planning your stay around your activities and travel dates.

Discover more destinations: Vemhån, Tännäs, Vemdalen, Ytterhogdal, Hede, Bruksvallarna, Lofsdalen, Sveg.

For the main travel overview: Härjedalen.