Rösåsen

A mighty cobblestone ridge is found in Långedsskogen, partly in Sörbyn's forest area.

On the ridge there is also an interesting burial ground. One of the cairns has been large, about 18 meters long, 16 meters wide and three meters high. However, the cairn was emptied of the largest amount of stone in connection with the laying of a dam in Håknäsforsen in the 1850s. At least 500 loads of stone were transported from the cairn to the dam.

About 25 meters from the southernmost cairn there is a sacrificial stone. On the upper side of the stove, the chimney testifies that there was heavy and prolonged burning at the site.

Skärjavan

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From the E4 at Håknäskorsningen, continue 4.5 kilometers in the direction of Umeå, then take the forest road south from the turning point just before the municipal boundary (The sign "Umeå kommun" can be seen a few hundred meters further ahead).

After 1.4 kilometers, the road branches off. Take the road on the left up the ridge and drive about 300 meters. From here, the pebble ridge stretches mightily, both north and south.

To get to the burial ground, go south along the ridge. After 220 meters you will encounter the first larger cairn. The next is 50 meters further ahead and another about 100 meters further ahead.