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Fulufjället National Park

Fulufjället is a nearly untouched wilderness area in the southern part of the Swedish mountain range, offering an extraordinary mountain experience with dramatic waterfalls and ancient forest. The mountain rises as a plateau in the landscape, with steep sides and a flat top. No reindeer graze here, which allows thick carpets of lichen to cover the mountain heath. Fulufjället is easily accessible and can be experienced all year round.

Hiking

Fulufjället offers a wide range of hiking trails through varied terrain. The trail network is extensive, with about 140 kilometres of marked routes and several cabins for rest or overnight stays. Hiking is generally possible from June to September. During the rest of the year, the mountain is covered in snow, and snowshoes or skis are required to get around.

The most popular trail is the Njupeskärsslingan, an easy 3.9-kilometre circular route. The trail is gravelled and includes boardwalks, with information signs along the way telling you about the surrounding nature. It follows the Njupån valley through an enchanting old-growth forest with spruce trees up to 400 years old.

Another favourite is Jaktfalksleden, a longer and more challenging extension of Njupeskärsslingan. Here, you pass above the waterfall and can easily make a detour to Old Tjikko, the world’s oldest tree. The terrain is more demanding, with a steep climb up to the mountain plateau and sections filled with loose stones. However, the effort is well rewarded with magnificent views over the Njupeskär canyon and the surrounding landscape. The full loop is 5.5 kilometres long.

Fishing

The Rörsjö lakes hold Sweden’s southernmost wild population of Arctic char. The Harrsjö lakes have both char and trout. Ice fishing for char is a winter highlight. In the northwestern part of Fulufjället, between the Getsjö lakes and the Harrsjö lakes, trout is abundant—even in the smallest pools. A Dala Mountain Fishing Permit is required and can be purchased online (open in new tab).

Njupeskär

Standing 93 meters tall, Njupeskär is Sweden’s highest waterfall and one of Fulufjället’s top attractions. The unique flora surrounding the waterfall includes species found nowhere else. From Njupeskär, it’s just a one-hour hike to Rörsjöstugorna. 

Old Tjikko

Fulufjället National Park is also home to the world’s oldest tree — Old Tjikko. Genetically identical for 9,500 years, this tree has grown from the same root system since the end of the last Ice Age. From its hilltop location, you’ll enjoy views of Lilla Rörsjön and the cabins beyond. 

Primeval forest

Fulufjället was once the seafloor, and the grooved sandstone formations still bear the marks of that time. Below the mountain plateau, a magical old-growth forest stretches out, with moss-covered stones, babbling streams, and a calm that feels like a fairytale. 

Naturum

At the national park’s visitor centre, Naturum, you can learn more about the area and its wildlife. You’ll also get tips for hiking routes, rest spots, and points of interest. Naturum is the best place to start your hike to Rörsjöstugorna — and it’s where you park. 

Cultural heritage

Around the cabins you’ll find traces of people who lived here thousands of years ago — from Stone Age tools to medieval boathouses and ancient sacrificial sites.