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Best Long-Distance Hikes in Sweden

The directory currently contains 13 quality-checked routes matching this guide in Sweden. Their average mapped distance is 200 km and average recorded ascent is 1,484 m (4,869 ft); the longest route in the set is 716 km.

This subset represents 6% of the 204 quality-checked routes in Sweden. Its average distance is 200 km, compared with 22.6 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 1,484 m (4,869 ft), versus 261 m (856 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.

These routes carry the long-distance tag. Total distance is shown for comparison; stage planning and accommodation require separate research. Within this set, 0 routes (0%) are rated easy, 12 (92%) are rated hard or expert, and 1 (8%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.

Data refreshed September 2026

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

22.9 km

Connector Gagnefs fäbodstigar - Sméleden

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Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

468 m

Connector Gagnefs fäbodstigar - Sméleden

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

1 recorded loop

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Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.

Trails

Expert

Gästrikeleden

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
344 km
/ 214 mi
Elevation gain
1,546 m
Typical duration
83 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Siljansleden

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
350 km
/ 218 mi
Elevation gain
2,746 m
Typical duration
87 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Sälenringen

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
65.1 km
/ 40.5 mi
Elevation gain
1,224 m
Typical duration
16 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Gagnefs fäbodstigar

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
404 km
/ 251 mi
Elevation gain
1,355 m
Typical duration
97 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Vasaloppsleden

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
95.0 km
/ 59.0 mi
Elevation gain
836 m
Typical duration
23 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Viks bro (Bridge of Vik ("bay")) crossing river Dalälven, Hedemora municipality, Sweden.
Expert

Pilgrimsled Hedemora

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
106 km
/ 66.1 mi
Elevation gain
709 m
Typical duration
25 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Romboleden

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
716 km
/ 445 mi
Elevation gain
4,175 m
Typical duration
176 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Connector Norwegian/Swedish border - VasaloppsledenFulufjället191 km2,574 m49 hrExpertApril to October
Connector Vasaloppsleden - Gagnefs fäbodstigarDalarna County119 km1,626 m30 hrExpertJune to October
Connector Gagnefs fäbodstigar - SméledenDalarna County22.9 km468 m5 hr 43 minHardJune to October
GästrikeledenDalarna County344 km1,546 m83 hrExpertJune to October
SiljansledenDalarna County350 km2,746 m87 hrExpertJune to October
SälenringenDalarna County65.1 km1,224 m16 hrExpertApril to October
European Long distance path E1 - Norway, HedmarkDalarna County100 km1,162 m25 hrExpertApril to October
E1 hiking section of VasaloppsledenDalarna County71.6 km759 m17 hrExpertJune to October
Connector Sméleden - border Dalarnas län/Örebro länDalarna County13.5 km110 m2 hr 59 minModerateJune to October
Gagnefs fäbodstigarDalarna County404 km1,355 m97 hrExpertJune to October

Connector Norwegian/Swedish border - Vasaloppsleden, Connector Vasaloppsleden - Gagnefs fäbodstigar, Connector Gagnefs fäbodstigar - Sméleden currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.

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Choosing a route

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Understanding the map

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