We enjoy our sun terrace with a view of the lake at our leisurely breakfast early in the morning. Afterwards we chat a little with our host, who can recommend a few more places in the area. For today, however, we already have another destination: the abandoned mines of Sätragruvan.
Almost exactly 100 years ago, however, quite a lot was going on at this place. 80 people are said to have worked here mining sulphur-containing silicic acid. Here too it was the First World War that forced people to explore their own resources, as importing certain necessary goods was no longer possible. For example the urgently needed sulphite for the pulp and paper industry, which could be obtained from the sulphur ore that was mined here at the time.
We walk through the very dense forest, which is characterised by old spruces, moss and hanging lichen. The path is partly blocked by large fallen trees and we have to find a passable path ourselves.
At some point we spot a fenced-in area ahead of us, in which we can walk up to the entrance of the former mine. Beyond that it is no longer possible to continue without rubber boots because of the deep sulphur puddle.
The area is not fenced off for nothing either, as there is of course an acute risk of falling rocks. For this reason (and also because of the very many mosquitoes) we prefer to photograph only a part of the old mine, and only briefly, rather than venture deeper into the tunnels.
Afterwards we drive to an ICA and then to our Airbnb, where we read cosily and edit photos while enjoying the afternoon sun. It shines very strongly and brings temperatures well above 30 degrees. For dinner there is risotto, pasta and tomato-mozzarella salad. In the evening we take a digestive walk to a jetty, on which we can walk out onto the lake.
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