Snow & ice report

Februari 20:

Snow depth: 20 cm

Ice thickness: 40-50 cm

Recommended activities: Snow shoe hiking or skiing on the extended waterways

Other activities to do: Ice fishing

There are vacancies on the snow shoe hiking tour >> over the weekend

The Wilderness Lodge has free rooms and beds over the weekend. www.wildernesslodge.se

Open daily (bookings required)

Discounted beaver safari

Beaver safari 9-10 June
Read about beaver safari >>

Accommodation in the Nature Reserve

    • Window view from the Wilderness Lodge

Cottage for rent

Rent of snow shoes in Sweden

Snow shoes offer a brilliant way to enter the big forest covered by deep snow. The snow shoes support you and make sure that you will be able to walk without sinking

Suggestions on snow shoe trips

One day: On daytrips you are recommended to hike in the area south of the village Kloten  

Two days: On two days excursions you are recommended hike in the are south of Kloten one day an in the area north of Kloten on day two. The night you are recommended to spend in Bed & Breakfast in Kloten >> . To stay at the Wilderness Lodge is also an excellent option the night before and after the snow shoe excursion

The Wilderness Lodge is located in the heart of the Nature Reserve Malingsbo/Kloten, 50 meters from the snow shoe rental. Map over the Nature Reserve Malingsbo/Kloten >>

The snow shoes match all hiking shoes and ski hiking boots

The snow shoes are made in modern hard plastic material and can be used with loose or firm heal. Loose heal is to prefer when it is steep uphill. Firm heal is to prefer when the snow is deep. The sturdy straps give the possibility to a firm adjustment. Metal support at the front and at the back for a good and firm grip. The snow shoes match all hiking shoes and ski hiking boots. The snow shoes are of good quality and in very good shape. The equipment is from 2011-2009

Price list. Prices in SEK

DayWeekHour
Snow shoes150750
Guide/instructor500

The rent of snow shoes includes: Snow shoes with adjustment to the clients boots, simple map and safety ice nails in case you plan to cross ice on top of deep water. Detailed maps are for sale 

Nordic Discovery's personal service include advices, trip planning and adjustment of hired equipment

Number of pairs of snow shoes: 20 

Equipment to bring: Sturdy hiking boots. Ski poles on option

Opening hours

The snow shoe rental is open on bookings from the middle of December to the end of Mars. Booking form >>  Contact form >>

The snow shoe rental is located in Kloten, between Skinnskatteberg and Kopparberg (along road 233). Road description >> 

Trackless Excursions

We are guests in the nature and we are required to show responsibility and care. Not to harm and not to destroy. To be in the Swedish nature is a right but it is also a duty to behave well. The only tracks should be the tracks from the snow shoes

Other winter adventures

Ice skating tours >>           Rent of ice skates >>           Snow shoe tours >>