Toftenäs Hiking trail
Skärhamn, Tjörn

The trail begins just beyond the villa area in Toftenäs and follows the farmers' old road, between well-kept fields and pastures. Along the trail, there are many gates to open and close. The last part of the trail runs along an old gravel road and concludes through the newer residential area.

Nature and Wildlife

The area stands out for its rich biodiversity. It hosts all the flora one can expect in Bohuslän. Thrift and common centaury grow on the coastal meadows, while bride's cushion and primrose thrive in the more calcareous eastern part. Wild roses, blackthorns, catchfly, and violets line parts of the path. Junipers and heather cling to the mountainsides, while marsh cinquefoil and reed grow by the stream. More uncommon plants like alpine catchfly, orchids, and mountain everlasting also await discovery. Among the characteristic birds, there are skylarks, whitethroats, lesser whitethroats, chiffchaffs, and yellowhammers.

History

Toftenäs has likely been inhabited since the Bronze Age, as soon as the land rose above the sea. There is a cairn from that time on Röseberget. Toftenässtrand, west of the hiking trail, is one of the oldest documented landing sites on Tjörn: It was already in use in 1594. Parts of the old riding path to the rectory in Sibräcka can also be seen.

Sights

'Båseviga' adjacent to the hiking trail are remnants of an old herring processing plant from the herring period. There is an old stone road nearby. To reach it, continue north across open land when the trail turns northeast. Then proceed westward over the mountains. The trail to this spot is somewhat difficult to find.

The hiking trail is maintained by Tjörn Municipality, Culture, and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the West Coast Foundation.