Rällingsberg ore area

The Rällingsberg mining complex contains four separate iron mines situated near Lake Rällingen, featuring remnants of industrial structures and equipment from past operations.

Discovered in 1841 by farmworker Clas Westerholm using a borrowed mining compass, the site began operations under a contract that same year until closure in 1932.

The mining area forms part of the Husbyringen nature and culture trail, established in 1970 as Sweden's first eco-museum, presenting regional industrial heritage.

Visitors can explore the remaining structures including the dynamite house, machine shop, sorting house, and electric transformer substation along the 6-kilometer trail.

The mine produced manganese-rich iron ore specifically suited for Bessemer iron production, which was processed at the nearby Klosterverken blast furnace from 1861.

Location: Hedemora Municipality

Part of: Husbyringen

GPS coordinates: 60.46750,16.04306

Latest update: March 18, 2025 09:15