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The earth is red. The iron ochre has given it its name. 10 kilograms roasted red earth produces 2 kilograms malleable iron. The name of the place is Röda jorden, Red Earth, and it lies at Riddarhyttan. This is a place where iron has been produced for over 2000 years. |
| Always open - with or without guides |
| Twice a year, on the well-visited "Röda jorden" days sooty smiths stoke the reconstructed furnaces, but you can visit the site whenever you like. Five of the pre-historic iron-producing sites have been linked together by a two kilometre long trail. There are information boards will guide you through the history of the area. If you require a guide contact Skinnskattebergs Tourist Office, telephone nr. 0222-450 45. |
| Röda jordens days - meet the sooty smiths |
| The first weekend in august. A whole day of guiding, fires and furnaces and coffee and snacks. For information contact the Tourist Information Office at Skinnskatteberg or see the Events Calendar on the council's homepage. |
| Route description |
| Röda jorden lies inside a forested area by route 68 just to the south of Riddarhyttan village. Turn off the main road at the sign Röda Jorden Ekomuseum, then follow the small wooden signposts. |
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