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Discover STF’s Signature Trails

Sweden offers many different hiking trails in both the mountains and lowland areas. To make it easier to plan your next hike, we have selected some of Sweden’s most spectacular trails - we call them signature trails. What makes the signature trails distinctive is the beauty of their surroundings and that they are characteristic of their part of the country.

Our signature trails

Regardless of whether you want to hike nearby or travel far away, there is a signature trail for you.

Signature Trail High Coast
Wooden houses along Siljan Signature Trail

Signature Trail Siljan
Woman walking along the coast

Signature Trail Bohuskusten

Signature Trail Öland
Beautiful landscape along the Omberg trail

Signature Trail Omberg
Happy couple on Österlen Signature Trail

Signature Trail Österlen
Man sitting on a stone along Kungsleden trail

Signature Trail Kungsleden Abisko-Nikkaluokta
Mountain cabin along the Kungsleden trail

Signature Trail Kungsleden Hemavan-Ammarnäs

Characteristics of a signature trail

  1. Beautiful nature experiences characteristic of their region.
  2. Clear markings and signage.
  3. Three to seven daily stages.
  4. Indoor accommodation or designated camping sites at the end of each stage.
  5. The trail has a long-term and sustainable maintenance plan that ensures high quality.
  6. Access to public transportation to the starting point and from the finish back to the start. Alternatively, the hike is a circular route.

Sweden’s most spectacular hiking trails

Sometimes it can be difficult to choose among Sweden’s many fantastic hiking trails. That’s why we’ve done the work for you. STF’s signature trails make it easier for you as a hiker to find your next hiking adventure.

The common feature of our signature trails is the beautiful scenery. Each trail is characteristic of its region, from north to south. When you hike a signature trail, you get to experience stunning nature on well-maintained paths that are easy to follow. Some trails are short, others longer and more challenging—but all offer a magical hiking experience.

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Hikers walking between Saltoluokta and Sitojaure

Hiking

The freedom, the experience of the outdoors, the challenge, the sense of community, or maybe simply the silence. No matter why you love hiking, we have something just for you.

Two hikers next to steep mountain

Mountain hiking

The Swedish mountain chain stretches from Treriksröset at the farthest north to Dalarna in the south, and offers wonderful opportunities for hiking.

Lowland hiking

Sweden has many paths and trails suitable for walking, in which you take the time needed to discover the natural world at your own pace.

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