🇸🇪 Sweden
Hiking trails in Dalarna County
204 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Dalarna County, Sweden. Together their route lines cover 4.6k km. The average route is 22.6 km with 261 m (856 ft) of recorded ascent.
- 204
- Trails
- 4.6k
- Kilometres
- 1
- Parks
- 1.1k m
- Highest point
The directory difficulty mix is 65 easy (32%), 91 moderate (45%) and 48 hard or expert (23%). 69 routes (34%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.
The most frequent route tags are mountain (21), summit push (1), panoramic viewpoint (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,101 m (3,612 ft). 1 protected areas with mapped routes are linked from this page. The place-level planning field lists june to september as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Connector Norwegian/Swedish border - Vasaloppsleden, Connector Vasaloppsleden - Gagnefs fäbodstigar, Connector Gagnefs fäbodstigar - Sméleden currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.
Choose by the details
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
5.5 km
JaktfalksledenCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
433 m
Jaktfalksleden6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →| Route | Distance | Ascent | Moving time | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connector Norwegian/Swedish border - Vasaloppsleden | 191 km | 2,574 m | 49 hr | Point to point |
| Connector Vasaloppsleden - Gagnefs fäbodstigar | 119 km | 1,626 m | 30 hr | Point to point |
| Connector Gagnefs fäbodstigar - Sméleden | 22.9 km | 468 m | 5 hr 43 min | Point to point |
| Gästrikeleden | 344 km | 1,546 m | 83 hr | Point to point |
| Siljansleden | 350 km | 2,746 m | 87 hr | Point to point |
| Jaktfalksleden | 5.5 km | 433 m | 1 hr 48 min | Point to point |
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.
National parks in Dalarna County
Hiking near towns and cities
Guides for this region
- Hiking Trails Under 10 km in Dalarna County120
- Moderate Hiking Trails in Dalarna County91
- Hiking Trails Under 5 km in Dalarna County74
- Loop Trails in Dalarna County69
- Easy Hiking Trails in Dalarna County65
- Family-Friendly Hikes in Dalarna County64
- Hard Hiking Trails in Dalarna County48
- Hiking Trails Over 20 km in Dalarna County38
- Best Mountain Hikes in Dalarna County21
- Best Long-Distance Hikes in Dalarna County13
Frequently asked questions
Plan with more confidence
All planning articles →Choosing a route
How to choose a hike beyond the difficulty label
Compare distance, climbing, route shape and missing information to build a shortlist that fits your day.
Read article →Understanding the map
Read an elevation profile without misreading the climb
Understand total ascent, net height change, profile scale and the section breakdown on each mapped route.
Read article →Planning your day
Build a hiking time plan with room for your own pace
Separate moving time, climbing allowance and stops, then explore how changing your assumptions changes the plan.
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