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Hiking Trails Under 5 km in Sweden

The directory currently contains 74 quality-checked routes matching this guide in Sweden. Their average mapped distance is 2.9 km and average recorded ascent is 60 m (197 ft); the longest route in the set is 5.0 km.

This subset represents 36% of the 204 quality-checked routes in Sweden. Its average distance is 2.9 km, compared with 22.6 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 60 m (197 ft), versus 261 m (856 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.

Every route in this set has a mapped distance of 5 km or less. Time and suitability still depend on ascent, surface and conditions. Within this set, 49 routes (66%) are rated easy, 0 (0%) are rated hard or expert, and 33 (45%) 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

1.2 km

Hopptornsstigen

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Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

14 m

Blå 2.5km slinga

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

Moderate

Njupeskärsslingan

Fulufjället · Dalarna County

Distance
3.8 km
/ 2.4 mi
Elevation gain
133 m
Typical duration
1 hr
Moderate

Bruksleden etapp 26

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
4.6 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
48 m
Typical duration
1 hr 2 min
Easy

Blå 2.5km slinga

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
1.5 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
14 m
Typical duration
20 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Hopptornsstigen

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.8 mi
Elevation gain
86 m
Typical duration
23 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Jungfrubergsstigen

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
104 m
Typical duration
1 hr 3 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Stugstigen

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
4.4 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
148 m
Typical duration
1 hr 8 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Skogsstigen 1,6 km

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
1.5 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
34 m
Typical duration
22 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Lillnipen topptur

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
0.7 km
/ 0.4 mi
Typical duration
9 min
  • Summit push
  • Panoramic viewpoint
Moderate

Gruvvandringen

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
4.2 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
143 m
Typical duration
1 hr 5 min
Stompunkt 125811 i det nationella referensnätet i plan av typen planpunkt på Hästbergs klack i Dalarna. "Rikets allm. kartverk skyddad enligt lag"
Moderate

Hästbergs klack

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
0.7 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
94 m
Typical duration
17 min
Moderate

Höjdarstigen

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
72 m
Typical duration
29 min
Moderate

Älvrundan

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
4.5 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
55 m
Typical duration
1 hr 2 min
Easy

Enåleden

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
4.6 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
66 m
Typical duration
1 hr 3 min
Easy

Hälsospåret

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
6 m
Typical duration
23 min
Easy

Krondikspromenaden

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
3.3 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
34 m
Typical duration
44 min
Moderate

Kulturstigen

Dalarna County · Sweden

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

Malmvägen

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
20 m
Typical duration
35 min
Easy

Rädsjön Runt

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
6 m
Typical duration
51 min
Grangärde hembygdsgård i Sunnansjö, Jan-Hansboden
Easy

Sunnansjö elljusspår

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
2.2 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
35 m
Typical duration
31 min
Easy

Tunarundan

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
18 m
Typical duration
25 min
Easy

Högbergsspåret

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
3.0 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
101 m
Typical duration
47 min
Easy

Jätturnrundan

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
66 m
Typical duration
31 min
Easy

Marialeden

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.7 mi
Typical duration
15 min
Easy

Himlastigen

Dalarna County · Sweden

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

Fryksås 1

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
2.3 km
/ 1.4 mi
Elevation gain
48 m
Typical duration
32 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Fryksås 2

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
56 m
Typical duration
58 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Enåns Vandringsled

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
3.4 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
39 m
Typical duration
45 min
Moderate

Skalberget runt

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
3.4 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
105 m
Typical duration
52 min
Moderate

Dammrundan

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
79 m
Typical duration
1 hr
Easy

Slipstensleden

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
2.9 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
44 m
Typical duration
40 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Limbergsleden

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
4.1 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
121 m
Typical duration
1 hr 3 min
Moderate

Per Gynt och Galjen

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
70 m
Typical duration
23 min
Easy

Haftahederna 3K

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
2.7 km
/ 1.7 mi
Elevation gain
37 m
Typical duration
38 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Åtjärn runt

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
33 m
Typical duration
57 min
  • Waymarked route
Moderate

Gimklack

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
1.2 km
/ 0.8 mi
Typical duration
16 min
Moderate

Hästskostigen

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
4.7 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
43 m
Typical duration
1 hr 3 min
Easy

Låsberget 0,6km

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
0.6 km
/ 0.4 mi
Typical duration
8 min
Easy

Låsberget 1,4km

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
12 m
Typical duration
19 min
Easy

Låsberget 2,5 km

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
25 m
Typical duration
35 min
Easy

Låsberget 4,6km

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
4.6 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
76 m
Typical duration
1 hr 4 min
Easy

Gillersmarken

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
49 m
Typical duration
1 hr 7 min
Moderate

Gul 5 km

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
4.7 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
185 m
Typical duration
1 hr 15 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
NjupeskärsslinganFulufjället3.8 km133 m1 hrModerateJune to October
Bruksleden etapp 26Dalarna County4.6 km48 m1 hr 2 minModerateJune to October
Blå 2.5km slingaDalarna County1.5 km14 m20 minEasyJune to October
HopptornsstigenDalarna County1.2 km86 m23 minEasyJune to October
JungfrubergsstigenDalarna County4.3 km104 m1 hr 3 minEasyJune to October
StugstigenDalarna County4.4 km148 m1 hr 8 minModerateJune to October
Skogsstigen 1,6 kmDalarna County1.5 km34 m22 minEasyJune to October
Lillnipen toppturDalarna County0.7 km0 m9 minModerateApril to October
GruvvandringenDalarna County4.2 km143 m1 hr 5 minModerateJune to October
Hästbergs klackDalarna County0.7 km94 m17 minModerateJune to October

Njupeskärsslingan, Bruksleden etapp 26, Hopptornsstigen 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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