Most first-time visitors to the mountains in summer start their mountain hiking experience with day hikes. You stay in one place and hike on well-marked trails. Signposting is often good, and there are many local printed hiking guides or apps that suggest routes. You simply choose the length of mountain hike that suits you. In the areas we recommend for day hikes, there are also often a range of other activities, such as cycling.

On a multi-day hike, you hike between different huts and mountain stations along the marked route. The huts offer simple self-catering accommodation, and they are about 15-20 km apart. We recommend that you book before arriving. Some huts have small shops with food, which helps reduce the weight of your backpack! You should count on a day’s hike taking between 6–9 hours, depending on factors such as the weather and topography.

Read more about the hikes in the different mountain areas:

Grövelsjöfjällen
Härjedalsfjällen
Jämtlandsfjällen
Vindelfjällen
Laponia – the Padjelanta Trail
Kirunafjällen