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Hiking in the mountains – your guide to the best summer adventures

Hiking in the mountains is something truly special. You’re met by vast landscapes, fresh air, and a sense of calm that’s hard to find anywhere else. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed day hike or a longer adventure, few experiences compare to exploring the mountains on foot.

The Best Mountain Hiking for You

  • Sälen: Best for family-friendly, accessible, and varied hiking
  • Trysil: Ideal for families and intermediate hiking
  • Åre: Most alpine and challenging
  • Hemsedal: Greatest variety – from very easy to advanced
  • Vemdalen: Calm, nature-focused, and accessible

Hiking for All Levels

The mountains offer a unique variety of hiking trails, no matter where you travel. In Trysil and Vemdalen, you’ll find many family-friendly trails and easily accessible nature, while Åre and Hemsedal offer more challenging hikes with greater elevation changes and alpine scenery.

The beauty of mountain hiking is that you can always adapt the experience to your energy and ambitions. Perhaps a short walk focused on the views, or a full-day hike with a mountain summit as your goal – the choice is yours.

Tips for a Successful Mountain Hike

  • Plan your hike based on weather, time, and your experience level
  • Choose a trail that suits you – there are options for all levels
  • Bring the right equipment: good shoes, extra clothing, and water
  • Check the weather forecast before heading out
  • Adjust your pace and take breaks along the way
  • Don’t forget to enjoy the views and the surrounding nature

Hiking at our destinations

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  • Head out on a family-friendly hike in Sälen and experience the magnificent mountain scenery together.

    Sälen

  • Enjoy mountain hiking in Trysil with stunning scenery, fresh air and trails for all ages.

    Trysil

  • Explore Åre on foot and discover waterfalls, mountain streams and breathtaking views along the way.

    Åre

  • Vemdalen offers easy mountain hikes and enjoyable views for both beginners and experienced hikers.

    Vemdalen

  • In Hemsedal, hiking awaits for all ages, with powerful landscapes and trips that become lifelong memories.

    Hemsedal
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Two people with dogs are hiking on a mountain slope by a lake at sunset, surrounded by forests and mountains
Three people are hiking with a dog in the mountains on a sunny day, surrounded by greenery and mountain views
A father and daughter enjoy the sunny weather outdoors, the daughter happily sits on her dad's shoulders against a clear blue sky
Two children in colorful hats are sitting on a sunlit hill, looking out over an autumn landscape with warm colors at sunset
Three women are hiking on a mountain with a picturesque view of the landscape and a lake in the background
A woman and a child are sitting on a rock in an autumn mountain landscape with colorful leaves and a clear blue sky in the background
Silhouette of two people and a dog on a mountaintop at sunset, with a colorful sky
Couple on a picnic in the mountains, enjoying a sunny view with packed lunch and a thermos on a rock
A family enjoys the sunset on a hill overlooking the forest and mountains in Sweden
  • Two people with dogs are hiking on a mountain slope by a lake at sunset, surrounded by forests and mountains
  • Three people are hiking with a dog in the mountains on a sunny day, surrounded by greenery and mountain views
  • A father and daughter enjoy the sunny weather outdoors, the daughter happily sits on her dad's shoulders against a clear blue sky
  • Two children in colorful hats are sitting on a sunlit hill, looking out over an autumn landscape with warm colors at sunset
  • Three women are hiking on a mountain with a picturesque view of the landscape and a lake in the background
  • A woman and a child are sitting on a rock in an autumn mountain landscape with colorful leaves and a clear blue sky in the background
  • Silhouette of two people and a dog on a mountaintop at sunset, with a colorful sky
  • Couple on a picnic in the mountains, enjoying a sunny view with packed lunch and a thermos on a rock
  • A family enjoys the sunset on a hill overlooking the forest and mountains in Sweden