Iggesund
Following the coast southwards, we arrive in Iggesund where an ironworks was established in 1685. The large slag-heap at the southern entrance is a vivid reminder of the days of the ironworks, as are two blast-furnaces and a forge now preserved in a museum.
At the end of the 19th century, the works widened its interests to take in a sawmill and to trade in timber products. The timber industry grew quickly, and today Iggesund Paperboard AB is the district's largest employer, making cardboard for export the world over.
A little further south is Enånger. Means of earning a living here have included farming, fishing, sawing timber and the production of iron. During the winter months, boat-building was a major occupation. At the turn of the century, there were some 20 fishing harbours and more than 60 boat-building companies.
On the way out towards Långvind is one of Hälsingland's most remarkable prehistoric sites - Hedningahällan, a Stone Age settlement perched on an 8-metre high cliff.
Långvind Ironworks was established in 1687 and continued operating until 1890. Get a glimpse of the industrial life of the day by visiting the renovated chapel, the manor where the owner of the works lived (dating from the early 19th century) and the local distillery. The setting is lovely!
Further south still is Lindefallet, where lime, elm and maple trees and many interesting kinds of shrubs and berries grow.