Day 1: Fryksås-Orsa: 9 kilometres, 3–4 hours of hiking.
Stay here: STF Orsa Hostel
This section starts at Fryksås Fäbodar, which is situated at a high point with a view over the lake Orsasjön. The hike is on footpaths with both uphill and downhill sections through lush woodland. The section ends in the middle of Orsa. There is no water or food available along this stage. STF Orsa Hostel is in the middle of town, by the indoor skating rink.
Day 2: Orsa (Orsa Church)-Brunnvasselbodarna: 16 kilometres, 6–7 hours of hiking.
Stay here: Pitch your tent at the Brunnsvallsbodarna summer pasture.
From day two, the hike follows Dalkarlsvägen, which takes the same route as the Siljansleden to Rättvik. Between Orsa and Viborg, the trail goes through towns and villages. After Viborg, it continues through varied surroundings such as forests, farmland and built-up areas. You are on footpaths for most of the time, but there are also minor roads and gravel roads. Water can be taken from streams along the trail, but no food is available. At the end of the stage you can take water from the stream Brunnvasselån.
Day 3: Brunnvasselbodarna-Tammeråsen: 10 kilometres, 3–4 hours of hiking.
Stay here: Pitch your tent at Tammeråsen.
After Brunnsvallsbodadarna, the trail splits and Dalkarlsvägen and Siljansleden run parallel to one another for two kilometres, after which they join up again. Tammeråsen is located high up in a secluded, south-facing spot. Be sure to fill up with water when you pass the stream Ickån as there is no access to water at the end of the stage. Limited access to water along the trail, no food available.
Day 4: Tammeråsen-Rättvik: 17 kilometres, 7–8 hours of hiking
The trail continues on footpaths through a varied landscape. After five kilometres you reach the village of Röjeråsen, in the summer months it is possible to fill up with water here. On your way to Rättvik, you pass Rättvik Church from the 13th century. No food is available on this section. There are shops and restaurants at the end of stage in Rättvik.
