The Jämtland and Härjedalen mountains
The wilderness is everywhere close at hand in the Jämtland and Härjedal mountain ranges. Sylarna, Helags and the Vålådalen nature reserve are all popular mountain areas, and offer many opportunities for diverse hiking. There are many marked hiking trails here and plenty of places to stay.
In the east, visitors are met by lowland peaks and both mountain birch and coniferous forests. And in the west – barren mountain landscape with wonderful attainable summits on both the Swedish and the Norwegian side. At the heart of the Jämtland and Härjedal mountains are high-alpine massivs. Here we have classic trails, glaciers and magnificent summits – of which the most well-known are probably Helags and Sylarna. And it is, of course, possible here to hike over the border into Norway.
There are endless opportunities for diverse hiking in the Jämtland and Härjedal mountains. You can, for example, follow classic hiking trails such as the Jämtland Triangle and a circuit of Sylarna. Or you may prefer to cross the landscape by starting in Storulvån and ending in Vålådalen, Ljungdalen or Ramundberget. This region has something to offer everyone – from the experienced hiker to the complete newcomer.
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All stages in the area
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Visitor calendar
Do you prefer a quieter experience in the mountains? Our visitor calendar gives you an overview of typical occupancy levels in this mountain area, helping you plan your trip during less busy periods. During quieter times, we also often offer better prices. Please note that the visitor calendar is only an indication and does not account for variations due to events or holidays.
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Short facts
Directions
Bus to Ramundberget/Funäsdalen from Östersund/Stockholm
Bus from Östersund/Svenstavik to Ljungdalen
Bus from Undersåker to Vålådalen
Bus from Duved/Enafors to Storulvån
Bus/train to Storlien
Bus from Kolåsen to Järpen.
Mountain map
Calazos ”Jämtlandsfjällen” 1:100 000
Calazos ”Härjedalsfjällen” 1:100 000
Several maps are available at a scale of 1:50,000; these are presented under each tour and stage.
Starting points for multi-day tours
Ramundberget, STF Ljungdalen Hostel, STF Vålådalen Mountain station, STF Storulvån Mountain station, Rundhögen and Storlien.
DNT cabins on the Norwegian side
DNT Storerikvollen (opens in new tab), DNT Nedalshytta (opens in new tab)
Recommended reading and links
Länsstyrelsen – the County administrative board (opens in new tab)
More hiking pages
Hiking
On this page you will find helpful tips and information for your hike.
Hiking trails in Sweden
On this page we present a selection of popular and high-quality trails across the country.
Mountain hiking
The Swedish mountain range stretches from Treriksröset in the north to Dalarna in the south. Here, you’ll find breathtaking landscapes and hundreds of kilometres of marked hiking trails.