Lesser-known hikes

Do you feel most at ease when you can hike in quiet places, in solitude, and with just the right amount of people? There are plenty of hidden hiking gems to explore no matter where you are. Here, we have gathered suggestions for less-visited hikes.

On these trails, you can walk relatively undisturbed and without crowding with others. You can make detours and hike along less-traveled paths, or enjoy the forest and countryside right next to the classic routes.

Beautiful in the Laponia world heritage site

Padjelanta is Sweden’s largest national park and part of the Laponia World Heritage Site. Badjelánnda, as it is called in Sámi, means “the higher land” and offers breathtaking landscapes and stunning views. The terrain takes you across boardwalks and bridges, through rolling terrain and shimmering mountain peaks.

You start at STF Kvikkjokk Mountain station before taking a boat upstream along the blue-green waters of the Tarra River, where your hike begins into the lush Tarradalen valley. The trail initially follows the Tarra River and is lined with flowering mountain heaths and dramatic peaks. STF’s mountain cabins Njunjes, Tarrekaise and Såmmarlappa are located along the route, offering great opportunities to stop and stay overnight. From Såmmarlappa, you can either return the same way to Kvikkjokk or continue along the Padjelanta Trail towards Ritsem. Beyond Såmmarlappa, the landscape opens up into more barren alpine terrain.

Tip! The Signature Trail Three Parks Meeting offers truly spectacular hiking in the area where Sarek, Padjelanta and Stora Sjöfallet national parks meet. Over three to four days, you can hike an incredible loop in one of the more remote parts of the mountain region. Please note that dogs are not allowed in Padjelanta National Park.

A cabin-to-cabin hike through wild Rogen

STF Grövelsjön is a popular Mountain station offering a wide range of beautiful day trips in the surrounding area. For those who want to explore a more remote environment with fewer people, the Grövelsjön–Tänndalen trail is an excellent adventure. This route takes you through the Dalarna and Funäsfjällen mountains, where a sense of untamed wilderness quickly sets in.

You’ll pass by Töfsingdalen National Park, probably one of Sweden’s least visited national parks. In Rogen Nature Reserve, you’re surrounded by a dramatic, lake-rich landscape and winding moraine ridges so unique they have their own name – Rogen moraine.

Take a quieter section of the Kungsleden trail

Choose a quieter section of Kungsleden, where you hike among magnificent mountains and enjoy majestic views. We recommend starting your mountain hike with dinner and an overnight stay at STF Saltoluokta Mountain station. The restaurant offers stunning views of the mountains and serves local dishes such as reindeer, moose and mountain fish. After a good night’s sleep, you’ll be ready to set off south along the Kungsleden towards Kvikkjokk – a 4–5 day hike covering 73 km.

Accessible and family-friendly in Fulufjället

Fulufjället National Park in Dalarna is an easily accessible mountain area with plenty to discover. The trail to Njupeskär waterfall is popular during peak summer, but there are around 140 kilometres of easy-to-hike, well-marked trails throughout the park waiting to be explored.

Here, you can enjoy a true mountain experience and stay in a mountain cabin without having to travel or hike long distances. From the car park, it’s just 1.5 kilometres to the tree line. Perfect for families with children or for a weekend mountain getaway. You can stay at STF Rörsjöstugorna, STF Turistgården Särna or STF Fulufjällsgården.

Hikes with fewer people

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