Development plan for hiking trail around Örträsksjön
Outdoor life provides opportunities for nature experiences and contributes to community, but access to nature is limited for many people. The project therefore aims to create a hiking trail around Örträsksjön to make the area more accessible for both residents and visitors.
About the project
The project ”Hiking trail around Örträsksjön” aims to make the area around the lake more accessible by establishing a hiking trail that stretches around the entire lake – a distance of 25 kilometers. The purpose of the project is to give both residents and visitors the opportunity to experience the fantastic nature that the area has to offer. The project is an extension of the Öreälvsleden, which already stretches through the municipalities of Nordmaling, Bjurholm, and Lycksele. Therefore, the project is expected to benefit several municipalities.
The goal of the project is to conduct a preliminary study, apply for investment funds, and establish the hiking trail. In the long term, it is hoped that the trail will contribute to creating an attractive residential region that also benefits entrepreneurs in the area, while attracting more visitors to the area. The project is also expected to open up opportunities for various sports events such as running competitions, sled dog races, and ski competitions that can be organized in connection with the trail. Additionally, it is believed that other activities such as yoga, fishing, swimming, and music events by the lake will benefit from the project.
By establishing the hiking trail around Örträsksjön, the area will become more accessible for both the local population and visitors, while creating opportunities for a variety of activities and events in connection with the trail.
From the Project Application
”The area should offer different experiences in a magnificent nature
for EVERYONE!”
Purpose and goals
The purpose of the project is to:
make the area accessible for hiking, fishing, cycling, etc. Create conditions for business development by creating new services and products related to the hiking trail and making the area more attractive.
The goal of the project is to:
Complete a preliminary study/implementation plan to create a hiking trail and to investigate and map opportunities for financing for potential investments, accessibility adaptations, and nature grazing.
About the project
Project period
2017-2021
Project owner
Örträsk Interest and Heritage Association
Web and social media
Website
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About financing
Granted project support
369,384 kronor
Co-financing from Leader Lapland 2020
181,936 kronor
Total financing
551,320 kronor
In addition to the above, the project estimates to contribute with voluntary engagement worth 33,000 kr.
Incoming EU funds have been granted from:
Rural Development Fund