Text & photo: Anette Andersson
Summer and mountain biking are just the perfect combination for guests visiting the mountains of Funäsfjällen, in the western part of Härjedalen, Sweden. The trails are many, well-marked and amble their way over undulating peaks as far as the eye can see. Regardless of experience level, there are trails to match any occasion and cyclist. Top the day with a waffle in one of the cosy waffle cabins and the experience becomes even more memorable. Cycle hard, reap rewards, repeat…
”This is too good to be true” runs through my head time and time again and I peddle my way along one of the many trails in Funäsfjällen. I can’t believe that I haven’t been here more often as I cut my way along a trail called “3 Djupdalsvallen-Sätervägen”. The trail starts in Bruksvallarna and is nearly perfect as it winds its way through a wrangled mountain birch forest mottled in its autumn splendour. The lakes are perfectly still, like only a autumn day can deliver and reflects the warm sunshine off the low-lying autumn sun. The peak of characteristic Skarsfjället shapes the otherwise undulating horizon, which coincidently matches my pulse as I cycle, peaking on the ups and dropping with the downhills.
XC-Cycling / MTB
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Trails are marked according to level of difficulty, ranging from child friendly, very easy, easy, medium, hard.
Distances vary from 5km to 55km. Vary according to your preference.
Trails start at different points in Funäsfjällen. Check out the descriptions for start and end points.
Varied trails, mountain roads, pathways and marshes.
Z57 Funäsdalen Ramundberget. Trails are marked on funasfjallen.se with the aid of simple maps, descriptions and altitudes.
Water and energy as per requirement. First Aid kit, wind proof jacket and puncture repair kit.
Hotels, apartments, cabins and camping available in Funäsfjällen.
Härjedalens Fjällmuseum, which provides insight into farmers, Sami and workers from times gone by. The open air museum has houses dating back to the 1500’s and is interactive for both adults and children.
XC cycling is an entertaining pastime but the territory is shared between hikers, runner and wild animals. Show consideration to fellow trail users, particularly on downhills or higher speeds. Keep a distance when encountering reindeers and do not scare them. Keep to the marked paths and leave nothing other than your tracks behind you.
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