Vålåstugan – Helags
The trail between Vålåvalen and Helags offers hiking in an open mountainous landscape with wide stretched scenery. Towards the end of the trail you will see the impressive Helags massif with its glacier.
The trail starts when you leave The Vålå Cabins and walk south. After only 3 kilometres you reach the bridge across the stream Härjångsån in Vålådalen nature reserve. The trail continues along the barren slope of Härjång Mountain, and for a while you will be walking along a reindeer enclosure.
The path splits at Ljungan shelter where you will take the path south towards Helags. The hike then continues on a relatively flat terrain towards the pass between Krustjärnstöten and Slaajve, and after a few kilometres downward you will reach Krusstjärn.
The last part takes you up an ascent along the south side of Jalketsåjja before you reach the goal of this leg – The STF Helags Mountain Station. The mountain station is situated in a beautiful spot at the foot of Sweden´s highest peak.
Reindeer herding is practiced in this area, thank you for showing consideration! Learn more about how to avoid disturbing the reindeer.
Short facts
Mountain map
Lantmäteriet Z6, 1:100 000
Calazos ”Jämtlandstriangeln” 1:50 000
Calazos ”Jämtlandsfjällen” 1:100 000
Stage length / time
23 km / 7 – 8 hours
Elevation difference
902 – 1 030 meters above sea level
STF locations
STF Vålåstugan Mountain cabin and STF Helags Mountain station
