The Jämtland Triangle
The well-known and beloved Jämtlandstriangeln, the Jämtland Triangle, is suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers. The hike goes from one accommodation to another, where there are shops and self-catering kitchens. At the mountain stations Storulvån and Sylarna, there are also restaurants for those who want to indulge a little.
The Jämtland Triangle in short
Map of the Jämtland Triangle
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Discover The Jämtland Triangle
The triangle, as it is known among locals, is a true hiking classic. After a hearty buffet breakfast at Storulvån, your legs are guaranteed to be ready for hiking. The majestic silhouette of Sylarna is in view basically the whole of the first day. When you have arrived at Sylarna Mountain Station, the sauna might seem tempting. An organic and locally produced dinner is then served in the restaurant Spiseriet for those who fancy it. The journey to Blåhammaren on day two takes you through landscape that is at first rolling before finishing with a long stretch that heads gently uphill. The journey down to Storulvån on the final day is an easy hike, with a mixture of downhill and flat stretches. At all mountain stations, you get a good night’s sleep in a double room or shared room. The restaurants at Storulvån and Sylarna must be booked in advance.
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
The nature and surroundings are beautiful throughout the whole hike. Take a nap by a rippling mountain stream or a coffee break in one of the wind shelters.
Don’t miss
Stay an extra day at Sylarna and climb Syltoppen – an exciting, high-alpine experience.
Transport to the trail
It is easy to get to Storulvån by train. The train stops in Duved and from there you can get a bus transfer that connects with the arrival of the night train. The bus transfer is run by Wänseth Buss (opens in new tab). Transfer to/from the night train can be booked directly with them or by phoning +46 647-704 77.
Jämtland Triangle with a tent
The Jämtland Triangle is also popular among tent hikers. Additionally, you have the option to book accommodation at one of our lodgings, so you don’t have to sleep in a tent every night.
Book the entire Jämtland Triangle
If you want to book multiple accommodations in one single booking, the easiest way is to open the different accommodations in separate tabs in your web browser. Then, select the dates for each accommodation, the number of people, and proceed until you see that the selected accommodation has been added to the shopping cart. All your accommodations and choices are saved in the same cart, even though you are working in different tabs. When you are ready to pay, you can proceed to payment in any tab, and you will only need to make a single payment for all accommodations.
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Opening hours for the mountain stations 2025
Blåhammaren February 20 – April 10/ July 1 – October 5
Storulvån February 20 – April 19 / June 19– October 5
Sylarna February 20 – April 19 / July 15 – October 5
Tip! Start by checking availability at STF Blåhammaren as this accommodation has the fewest beds.
Sections of the Jämtland Triangle
Sleep here the first night: STF Storulvån Mountain Station
Section 1: Storulvån-Sylarna
16 kilometres, 5–7 hours of hiking
Accomodation: STF Sylarna Mountain Station
The first few kilometres take you through a mountain birch forest. After the suspension bridge over the river Lill-Ulvån, the trail continues above the tree-line all the way to your destination. There trail slopes gently uphill the whole way, with a few exceptions. The famous silhouette of Sylarna can be seen all day. After eight kilometres, you come to the wind shelter at Spåjme, an great place to stop for a break if the weather is bad. Water can be taken from streams along the way. The station has a self-catering kitchen and a fully licensed restaurant.
Section 2: Sylarna-Blåhammaren
19 kilometres, 6–8 hours of hiking
Accomodation: STF Blåhammaren
The day starts downhill to Enan, after which the landscape is rolling, with both uphill and downhill stretches. After the first ascent, there is a magical view of the Sylarna range, so do not forget to turn around! At the halfway point, you reach the wind shelter at Enkälen, which is a good place to take a break. The day ends with an uphill section. Water can be taken from streams along the way. Blåhammaren offers a self-catering kitchen and a shop where you can buy provisions.
Section 3: Blåhammaren-Storulvån
12 kilometres, 4–5 hours of hiking
Accomodation: STF Storulvån Mountain Station
The final day of the hike can generally be described as flat, downhill, flat and downhill. In other words, an easy day. After six kilometres, you reach the wind shelter at Ulvåtjärn. The environment around the shelter is magically beautiful, with steep sand ridges and rippling streams. The trail then crosses a watercourse that you wade across. After wading across, you are walking on an old sea bed from the last ice age. The trail finishes as it started, in a mountain birch forest. Water can be taken from streams along the way. The station has a self-catering kitchen and a fully licensed restaurant.
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.
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