{"id":2557,"date":"2022-10-22T12:31:37","date_gmt":"2022-10-22T10:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forstafjallvandringen.se\/?page_id=2557"},"modified":"2023-05-04T23:18:55","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T21:18:55","slug":"jamtlandsfjallen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forstafjallvandringen.se\/en\/jamtlandsfjallen\/","title":{"rendered":"J\u00e4mtlandsfj\u00e4llen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This area is often called \u201cthe cradle of mountain tourism<\/em>\u201d and offers many great places to start your first mountain hike. In Storulv\u00e5n you can do day hikes on Getryggen and on the trail towards Ulv\u00e5tj\u00e4rn and Bl\u00e5hammaren. In V\u00e5l\u00e5dalen you hike on Ottfj\u00e4llet and in \u00c5re you can climb \u00c5reskutan, where there are also a wide range of other activities. If you\u2019re seeking mountain hiking with overnight accommodation in different places along the route, Storulv\u00e5n is a good starting point. For example, here you can choose the classic J\u00e4mtland Triangle or hike Storulv\u00e5n \u2013 Ljungdalen. On this hike you\u2019ll encounter the mountain ranges of Sylarna and Helags. At both mountains there is a mountain station where you can stay an extra day or two to take in the peaks. V\u00e5l\u00e5dalen is also a good starting point for mountain hiking between mountain huts and mountain stations.

We have devised a couple of day and multi-day hikes that we recommend for your first mountain hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n



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Getryggen day hike \u2013 12 km<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Immediately adjacent to STF Storulv\u00e5n Mountain Station you can start an easy hike up Getryggen. This is the start of the marked trail, also called Blomsterstigen (the Flower Trail). And there\u2019s a wide variety of mountain flora to explore and learn about as you hike. An easy hike up to 1200 m, which then turns into a slightly steeper climb. If you want to reach the top, a well-trodden path continues, but it isn\u2019t marked. At the top you get a great view from 1383 m above sea level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hike length<\/strong>
12 km out and back \u2013 to the peak (1383 m)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation where you start and finish<\/strong>
STF Storulv\u00e5n Mountain Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Ulv\u00e5tj\u00e4rn day hike \u2013 12 km<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A day hike starting from Storulv\u00e5n. Easy trail that is marked and also signposted to Ulv\u00e5tj\u00e4rn hut. Choose the summer trail towards Bl\u00e5hammaren on the way there and then hike the trail towards Getryggen on the way back for a pleasant circular hike. At Ulv\u00e5tj\u00e4rn you can fish or go swimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hike length<\/strong>
12 km <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation where you start and finish<\/strong>
STF Storulv\u00e5n Mountain Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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The J\u00e4mtland Triangle \u2013 46 km<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This hike is a popular classic. Both experienced hikers and beginners can enjoy this area. You can take the overnight train and reach Sylarna on the same day. You start your journey from Storulv\u00e5n. Here you hike gently up towards Sylarna where the mountain station lies at the foot of the impressive mountain range. Many people stay another day and climb Sylarna (1762 m). From Sylarna, the hike continues towards Bl\u00e5hammaren. The trail first goes downhill and then continues through an undulating landscape. At the end, it\u2019s very steep. STF Bl\u00e5hammaren Mountain Station is known for its good food. The final stage returns to Storulv\u00e5n. After a few kilometres the trail becomes very steep down toward Ulv\u00e5tj\u00e4rn shelter. The final section mostly runs through birch forest. Reindeer herding is carried out in the area, and hikers must show consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hike length<\/strong><\/strong>
46 km \u2013 3 days. Longest stage 18 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation where you start and finish<\/strong>
STF Storulv\u00e5n Mountain Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation during the hike<\/strong><\/strong>
STF Sylarna Mountain Station and STF Bl\u00e5hammaren Mountain Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shops during the hike<\/strong>
STF Storulv\u00e5n Mountain station, STF Sylarna Mountain Station and STF Bl\u00e5hammaren Mountain Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Map <\/strong>
Lantm\u00e4teriet for printing at home
J\u00e4mtlandsfj\u00e4llen Calazo 1: 100 000
J\u00e4mtlandstriangeln Calazo 1.50 000
Apps: Fj\u00e4llkartan – Naturkartan – Min Karta<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting there<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
You can get there by road. From Stockholm to Storulv\u00e5n is about 700 km, from Gothenburg about 900 km and from Sundsvall about 350 km. Day train to Enafors. Overnight train to Duved\/Enafors. The shuttle bus meets the overnight train in Duved and Enafors. Pre-order a place on the shuttle bus.
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Storulv\u00e5n \u2013 Ljungdalen\/Kl\u00e4ppen \u2013 47 km<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A classic mountain hike over heathland, through mighty mountains and past many small tarns. Apart from a few kilometres at the beginning and at the end, the trail runs through the alpine zone far above the tree line. You start your journey from Storulv\u00e5n. Here you hike gently up towards Sylarna where the mountain station lies at the foot of the impressive mountain range. From Sylarna the hike continues toward Helags. Many people stay an extra day and climb the peaks of Sylarna or Helags. The final day is an easy hike down towards Kl\u00e4ppen\/Ljungdalen. Reindeer herding is carried out in the entire area, and hikers must show consideration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hike length<\/strong>
47 km \u2013 3 days. Longest stage 19 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation before and after the hike<\/strong>
STF Storulv\u00e5n Mountain Station and STF Ljungdalen Hostel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation during the hike<\/strong>
STF Sylarna Fj\u00e4llstation och STF Helags Fj\u00e4llstation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shops along the route<\/strong>
Can be found everywhere<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Map<\/strong>
Lantm\u00e4teriet for printing at home
J\u00e4mtlandstriangeln Calazo 1:50 000
J\u00e4mtlandsfj\u00e4llen Norstedts 1:75 000
Apps: Fj\u00e4llkartan \u2013 Naturkartan \u2013 Min Karta<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting there<\/strong>
You can get to both Storulv\u00e5n and Ljungdalen by road. Day train to Enafors. Overnight train to Duved\/Enafors. A shuttle bus meets the overnight train. From Ljungdalen there\u2019s a bus to \u00d6stersund
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