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Family-Friendly Hikes in Jämtland County

There are 33 hikes in Jämtland County in our database that fit. They average 3.4 km and 76 m (249 ft) of ascent.

That is 26 percent of the 127 routes we map in Jämtland County. They are shorter than the local average, 3.4 km against 12.9 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 76 m (249 ft) against 293 m (961 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Familjeslingan

Sonfjället · Jämtland County

Distance
2.3 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
50 m
Typical duration
33 min
Easy

Sällsjöfjället runt

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
5.3 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
117 m
Typical duration
1 hr 17 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Tängen - Sielken

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
6.0 km
/ 3.8 mi
Elevation gain
133 m
Typical duration
1 hr 27 min
Easy

Östbergets naturstig

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
2.4 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
53 m
Typical duration
35 min
Easy

Klevens Topp

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
31 m
Typical duration
21 min
  • Mountain
Easy

Blomsterstigen

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
6.5 km
/ 4.0 mi
Elevation gain
142 m
Typical duration
1 hr 34 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Blå spåret

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
66 m
Typical duration
43 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Byvandringen

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
2.9 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
60 m
Typical duration
42 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Bäckåsleden

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
4.1 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
90 m
Typical duration
59 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Fjällgårdsturen

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
57 m
Typical duration
38 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Fäbodrundturen

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
3.2 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
70 m
Typical duration
47 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Guldtur 19: Tvärån

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
6.4 km
/ 4.0 mi
Elevation gain
141 m
Typical duration
1 hr 33 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Guldtur 7: Säterturen

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
4.9 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
109 m
Typical duration
1 hr 12 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Historievandringen

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
115 m
Typical duration
1 hr
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Korta bergsturen

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
24 m
Typical duration
16 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Mittåkläppen

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
65 m
Typical duration
43 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Arnljotlängden

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
3.2 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
70 m
Typical duration
46 min
Easy

Björnleden

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
2.1 km
/ 1.3 mi
Elevation gain
45 m
Typical duration
30 min
Easy

Byturen

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
5.3 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
116 m
Typical duration
1 hr 17 min
Easy

Guldtur 8: Ösjödalen

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
5.9 km
/ 3.7 mi
Elevation gain
131 m
Typical duration
1 hr 26 min
Easy

Historic houses

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
37 m
Typical duration
24 min
Easy

Historic houses long

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
3.8 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
83 m
Typical duration
54 min
Easy

Kamrisdalen

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
0.6 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
14 m
Typical duration
9 min
Easy

Kroktjärnsleden

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
5.2 km
/ 3.2 mi
Elevation gain
113 m
Typical duration
1 hr 15 min
Easy

Kullaleden

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
3.8 km
/ 2.4 mi
Elevation gain
84 m
Typical duration
55 min
Easy

Kyrkstenen

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
5.8 km
/ 3.6 mi
Elevation gain
128 m
Typical duration
1 hr 25 min
Easy

Lillfjället

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
2.5 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
56 m
Typical duration
37 min
Easy

Naturstigen

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
30 m
Typical duration
20 min
Easy

Ändsjön runt

Jämtland County · Sweden

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
61 m
Typical duration
40 min

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
FamiljeslinganSonfjället2.3 km50 m33 minEasyJune to October
Sällsjöfjället runtJämtland County5.3 km117 m1 hr 17 minEasyJune to October
Tängen - SielkenJämtland County6.0 km133 m1 hr 27 minEasyJune to October
Östbergets naturstigJämtland County2.4 km53 m35 minEasyJune to October
Klevens ToppJämtland County1.4 km31 m21 minEasyJune to October
BlomsterstigenJämtland County6.5 km142 m1 hr 34 minEasyJune to October
Blå spåretJämtland County3.0 km66 m43 minEasyJune to October
ByvandringenJämtland County2.9 km60 m42 minEasyJune to October
BäckåsledenJämtland County4.1 km90 m59 minEasyJune to October
FjällgårdsturenJämtland County2.6 km57 m38 minEasyJune to October

If you only have time for one, start with Familjeslingan, Sällsjöfjället runt, Tängen - Sielken. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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