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Skårhåmmårdalen is a "canyon" formed during the last Ice Age around 10,000 years ago. The area is located 3 km west of Bergstaden and is easily accessible by bike or car. At the bottom of the canyon lies a picturesque lake. A nice path runs along the lake, leading to the pavilion. The paths and pavilion were established in the last century when Skårhåmmårdalen was a popular recreational area for the well-off residents of Bergstaden. The local climate in Skårhåmmårdalen is favorable, and several heat-loving plants grow here, including redcurrants and herb-paris. 

During the summer, the mining workers moved to mountain farms, while the authorities built garden facilities and pavilions in the countryside. A great bike ride is to the pavilion in Skårhåmmårdalen, or to the garden at Hiortengan - the farm once owned by mining director Peder Hiort.