Hofors, Gävleborg CountyStora KröntjärnenHynIgeltjärnsbergetHofors KyrkaKnivtjärnenLill-Gösken
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Hofors

Hofors is a town in Gävleborg County district, Gävleborg County, Sweden of about 6,090 people. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit: 147 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 churches. The must-see places are Stora Kröntjärnen, Hyn and Igeltjärnsberget.

60.5457° N, 16.2867° EPop. 6,090

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Within 30 km159 places
Within 50 km167
Must-see66
Notable154
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Stora Kröntjärnen, lake near Hofors
Must-see

Stora Kröntjärnen

Lake · 6 km

Must-see

Hyn

Lake · 10 km

Must-see

Igeltjärnsberget

Nature spot · 12 km

Places near Hofors by type

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One day from Hofors

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:36 pm

94 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Hofors
  2. Hynlake · 45 min
  3. Österbergsmurens Natureservatnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Ottnarenlake · 45 min
  5. Igeltjärnsbergetnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Stora Kröntjärnenlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Hofors
Today’s loopHoforsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Hofors?

Stora Kröntjärnen (lake, about 6 km), Hyn (lake, about 10 km), Igeltjärnsberget (nature spot, about 12 km), Hofors Kyrka (church, about 1 km), Hammardammen (lake, about 2 km), Lillflyet (lake, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hofors?

167 places on Spotwander: 147 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches, 2 museums, 5 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to Hofors?

Hammardammen, about 2 km by road; Lillflyet (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hofors?

Nr Solbergadalens Domänreservat, about 6 km by road; Dalkarlsberget (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Hofors?

Start in Hofors, visit Hyn, then Österbergsmurens Natureservat, then Ottnaren, then Igeltjärnsberget, then Stora Kröntjärnen, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.