Bygdsiljum: Cycling, Water and Culture

Bygdsiljum lies at the southeastern corner of Lake Bygdeträsket. Cycling, paddling and sport fishing are among the place’s defining themes, alongside its cultural and mining history. When planning your trip, you can therefore start by considering whether you are more interested in cycling tours, activities on the water or historic sites.

Cycling between downhill trails and routes

At Bygdsiljumsbacken Bike Park, the downhill trails range from easy green to very difficult black ratings. These provide concrete guidance when choosing a ride: at the bike park, the focus is on the difficulty levels of the descents. Trail classifications can change, so check the latest information before your visit.

A cycling route created by Skellefteå Kraft runs from the ski slope toward Andersvattnet. The direction is a useful point of reference for this route, and its details may change over time. So check the current route before setting out. Bygdsiljumsbacken Bike Park is about an hour’s drive from both Umeå and Skellefteå. Actual travel time may vary depending on conditions.

Paddling and sport fishing

From the canoe bridge in Bygdsiljum, you can paddle several kilometres along the Rickleån through a forest landscape. Destination 7:14 also rents kayaks and boats for exploring Stora Bygdeträsket and the Rickleån by water from Bygdsiljum. This distinguishes the specific river stretch from the rental options for exploring both bodies of water. Rental information from the operators may change; check it before making plans.

Sport fishing is another option: Stora Bygdeträskets Fiskevårdsområde offers fishing in various waters, from small streams to Stora Bygdeträsket. The options thus range from a small stream to a large lake. Rules and permits may change; check the current regulations before fishing.

Church art and mining history

Bygdsiljums kyrka features the choir window “Skapelsen” by artist Stig Carlsson and an altarpiece by Gerda Höglund. It depicts Jesus calling his disciples. The window and altarpiece therefore differ in both form and subject: one is a work titled “Skapelsen,” while the other depicts a biblical scene.

The mining remains at Gruvberget in Bygdsiljum are near the school and signposted. Bygdsiljum’s iron mine and ironworks are probably the oldest in Västerbotten. The wider cultural landscape is also a point of reference: Bygdsiljum is partly within the nationally significant cultural environment around Bygdeträsket (AC 18).

Getting around and places to stay

Edun Park includes a playground and a pier. The cabins there are near a playground, a bathing area, a barbecue hut and a sauna. These listed facilities offer a concrete idea of what characterises the park area.

Six Sjöbodar can be rented in central Bygdsiljum: three with two beds and three larger ones with four beds. The number of beds and the central location are useful points of reference when considering these accommodations. Check availability with the providers for your travel dates.

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