Storulvån – Ramundberget
The trail between Storulvån and Ramundberget, also known as Jämtlandsleden, offers a wonderful hike over mountainous terrain and alpine meadows. You can choose whether to end the journey in Ramundberget or continue to Tänndalen. At each trail section destination, you have a mountain station or mountain cabin where you can stay overnight. Along the way, you'll see the mighty mountain masses of Sylarna and Helags.
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This trail, also known as Jämtlandsleden, stretches from Storulvån in the north to Ramundberget in the south. The trail traverses vast alpine meadows and mighty mountain ranges. Except for a few kilometers at the beginning and end of the hike, this trail crosses barren mountainsides far above the tree line. Along the journey, you’ll pass the mountains of Sylarna and Helags, with peaks over 1,700 meters above sea level. Both mountains are possible to climb, even for those who are less experienced.
The trail between Storulvån and Ramundberget is easy to hike and offers stages ranging from 12 to 19 kilometers. The wetlands along the route are usually boardwalked, and bridges will take you across the watercourses.
Reindeer herding is practiced in this area, thank you for showing consideration!
Learn more about how to avoid disturbing the reindeer.
See and do along the trail
Feel free to stay a few extra days in Ramundberget and enjoy the great cycling opportunities. There’s something for everyone who loves mountain biking.
Directions
Book your train via SJ (new window). Search for your journey all the way from your departure point to the final destination, in this case, STF Storulvån Mountain Station. This way, you’ll always find departures that match various modes of transport: both train and bus. You also have travel guarantee, so any delays won’t affect your ability to reach your destination.
The train goes to Enafors, then you take a bus for the last part. Transfer is handled by Wänseth Buss (new window). Transfer to/from the night train is booked directly with them or by phone at 0647-704 77.
From Ramundberget, you can take a bus to Stockholm with Härjedalingen (new window).
From Röjan station, Snälltåget (new window) operates night trains to Malmö, including stops in Stockholm. They offer bus transfers from Ramundberget to Röjan.
You can also take a bus with Länstrafiken Jämtland (new window) from Funäsdalen to Östersund or Ljusdal, where there are train connections.
Book multiple accommodations at the same time
If you want to book multiple accommodations in one booking, the easiest way to do it is by opening each accommodation in separate tabs in your web browser. Then, choose the dates for each accommodation, the number of people, and proceed until you see that your accommodation has been added to the cart. All your selections are saved in the same cart, even if you are working in different tabs. When you are ready to pay, proceed to payment in any of the tabs, and all your selections will be included. Your selections are saved for a total of 30 minutes.
Sections of Storulvån – Ramundberget
Below are descriptions of various accommodations, stages with distances, and other relevant hiking information.
Of course, it’s possible to hike in the opposite direction from how the stages are presented.
Section 1: STF Storulvån Mountain Station–STF Sylarna Mountain Station
16 kilometers, 5–6 hours hiking
Accommodation: STF Sylarna Mountain Station
After a few kilometers of hiking, you leave the mountain birch forest around Storulvån Mountain Station and reach the barren mountain terrain. Early on, you cross the suspension bridge over Lill-Ulvån. The trail then continues through rolling terrain towards the shelter Spåime, located about halfway to the Sylarna mountain station. Here, the trail mainly passes through dry sections, but there are also boardwalks over marshy areas. During the hike, your gaze will constantly be drawn towards the horizon and the pointed peaks of Sylarna.
The trail continues in similar terrain towards the shelter Gamla Sylen, which you reach before the final 3 kilometers’ ascent to the mountain station. Opposite Gamla Sylen shelter, on the other side of Sylälven, Sweden’s first mountain station was built a long time ago. The location is marked with a sign.
The terrain during the hike is gently undulating and without any major difficulties. Bridges and boardwalks make it easy to cross watercourses and wet areas.
Section 2: STF Sylarna Mountain Station–STF Helags Mountain Station
19 kilometers, 6–7 hours hiking
Accommodation: STF Helags Mountain Station
Your hiking day starts along Sylälven, which winds its way beautifully through the mountain landscape below the mighty Sylmassivet. The trail may be perceived as rocky until the fork in the road. An alternative start from STF Sylarna Mountain Station is the summer trail east of Herrklumpen. This trail starts steeper from Sylarna and is slightly shorter. Here, you gain more elevation and get a beautiful view of Sylmassivet.
After a few kilometers, the trail turns off towards a trail junction, where you will have two options. Choose the slightly shorter route with the sign “Helags” and walk through the pass between Kläppen and Herrklumpen towards Mieskentjakkes shelter.
The final stretch follows a lovely path along the river Handölan, without any significant elevation changes. STF Helags Mountain Station awaits at the foot of Sweden’s highest peak south of the Arctic Circle.
Section 3: STF Helags Mountain Station–STF Fältjägaren Mountain Cabin
12 kilometers, 4–5 hours hiking
Accommodation: STF Fältjägaren Mountain Cabin
The trail begins with an easy ascent to a reindeer fence at the top of the hill. Here awaits a magnificent panoramic view of the Härjedalen mountain world, with the characteristic Predikstolen sharply profiled in the west.
From the reindeer fence on Helagsskaftet, the trail descends for about 1 kilometer. Then it continues along a nice path on dry mountain heath in gently undulating terrain. Throughout most of the stretch, you’ll be hiking at around 1,000 meters above sea level.
Several kilometers before reaching STF Fältjägaren, you can see the cabin as a silhouette. The mountain cabin is fantastically located on a high mountain plateau. The final kilometer ascends gently, and the hike ends with a slightly steeper slope before you reach the cabin hidden behind the crest.
Section 4: STF Fältjägaren Mountain Cabin–Ramundberget Mountain Station
16 kilometers, 5–6 hours hiking
Accommodation: Ramundberget Mountain Station (non-STF accommodation)
The day offers an easy hike in a hilly landscape, mostly on dry moorland. In the west, you can see the striking Skarsfjället towering 1,594 meters above sea level. After a few kilometers of hiking, you reach Mittån. From here, the trail climbs steeply up to Svaletjakke shelter, located about halfway through the hike. At the shelter, the trail splits. Follow the eastern route down towards Ramundberget, beautifully nestled in the valley.
During the final stretch of the hike, the trail descends steeply through mountain birch forest and ends with a bridge over Ljusnan. Ramundberget sits like an outpost at the end of the road and on the border of the pristine mountain world.
Learn more about the trail sections
Would you like to know more about the individual sections? You can find additional information in our selection of trail sections.
Trail markers
In the mountains, you need to be aware of which trail markers apply. There are various markers to consider, depending on the area and season.
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Visitor calendar
Do you enjoy the tranquility of the mountains? With our visitor calendar, you can get an overview of the general occupancy in this mountain area, giving you the best possible conditions to plan your visit during less busy periods. During times with fewer visitors, we often offer better prices as well. Please note that the visitor calendar only provides an indication and does not account for deviations such as events or holidays.
Storulvån – Ramundberget
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