Röda Jorden, Historic iron production site in Skinnskatteberg Municipality, Sweden.
Röda Jorden is a forested area in central Sweden marked by distinctive reddish soil created by ancient iron production sites. A walking trail guides visitors past the remains of stone-built furnaces scattered throughout the woods.
Iron production at this location began in the 4th century BC and continued as a vital resource for the region. Over centuries, successive generations built and rebuilt furnaces to extract and process metal from the earth.
The place shows how people once worked with iron in the forest, and you can see reconstructed furnaces that explain their methods. Local groups sometimes gather here to demonstrate how these ancient techniques brought metal from the earth.
The trail is easiest to navigate in dry conditions when the red soil is most visible and the forest path is firm underfoot. Wear sturdy shoes and allow time to explore each site slowly without rushing through the woods.
A wooden tool discovered here ranks among the oldest artifacts from the site and offers a rare glimpse into daily work practices. This find helps visitors understand what ordinary people actually did when they worked with iron centuries ago.
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