HERE’S THE SKINNY
ACTIVITY
Hiking, XC-biking, Trail Running
SEASON
Summer June-September. (The mountain stations are open for nordic skiing/touring from February til April.)
SKILL LEVEL
Hiking & running: Easy-medium. XC-biking along the trail takes more skill, and since this is a popular trail – there will be people in large amounts walking/running on the same trail.
DISTANCE
Total Length 47 km
Storulvån – Blåhammaren 12 km (4-5 hrs)
Blåhammaren – Sylarna 19 km (6-7 hrs)
Sylarna – Storulvån 16 km (5-6 hrs)
ELEVATION GAIN
Storulvån – Blåhammaren +370 m
Blåhammaren – Sylarna -50 m
Sylarna – Storulvån -320
START
STF Storulvåns Fjällstation (mountain station). The road leads all the way to the station with a large parking lot (parking fee). Train station at Duved or Enafors, with pre-booked transfer available to Storulvån. Nearest airport is Trondheim Vaernes airport in Norway, second closest is Åre Östersund airport.
MAP
Z6 Lantmäteriet
Z54 Lantmäteriet
Jämtlandsfjällen Calazo
Jämtlandstriangeln Calazo
TERRAIN
Paths, walkways/footbridges and occasionally rocky.
PACKING LIST
STF packing lists for tours into the mountains provides many great tips for numerous different hiking trails.
Gear Junkie has a perfect guide on how to pack like a pro.
WHERE TO EAT
Storulvån Mountain Station, Blåhammaren Mountain Station & Spiseriet at Sylarna mountain station.
TRAIL RUNNING
Trail running on the route is growing in popularity, whether over one day or multiple days. Check the weather beforehand and pack accordingly, with extra food and clothing and an emergency kit. This is a popular trail for hiking, always show consideration and respect to other trail users.
REINDEER HEARDING
The area belongs to the Handölsdalen Sami village and serves as a reindeer grazing area, there is a good chance of meeting reindeer in the mountains. Show consideration to the reindeer and herders by keeping a distance and keep your dogs on a leash.
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