Hard
Dalarna County · Sweden
- Distance
- 22.9 km / 14.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 468 m
- Typical duration
- 5 hr 43 min
- Waymarked route
- Long-distance path
Smörtjärnsrundan
EasyDalarna County · Sweden
- Distance
- 5.1 km (3.2 mi)
- Elevation gain
- 62 m (203 ft)
- Typical time
- 1 hr 9 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
- Highest point
- 372 m (1,220 ft)
About Smörtjärnsrundan
Smörtjärnsrundan is a 5.1 km hiking route in Dalarna County, Sweden. It climbs roughly 62 m (203 ft) along the way, topping out at 372 m (1,220 ft). Most people take around 1 hr 9 min at a comfortable pace, plus stops. Nothing here is technical, and the climbing is spread out rather than concentrated.
There is no one famous view here. The appeal is the sustained quality of the walking and the fact that you are unlikely to share it with a crowd.
It is a 5.1 km loop, so you finish where you started and never repeat a section. It is not consistently waymarked, so carry a map or a downloaded track rather than relying on signs.
The route usually comes into condition in June and stays good until the first serious autumn weather. The nearest town of any size is Borlänge, about 20.3 km away, which is where most people base themselves.
In short, Smörtjärnsrundan suits families, first-time visitors and anyone looking for a half day outdoors. Dog access is not formally recorded here, so check locally before bringing one.
Route map
Easy5.1 km62 m
Route line from OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. View the source relation
Elevation
Elevation profile
- Ascent
- +62 m
- Descent
- −40 m
- High
- 372 m (1,220 ft)
- Low
- 336 m (1,102 ft)
The route in detail
The loop is usually walked clockwise from the main trailhead. The gradient is spread evenly, so there is no single section that dictates your pace. The return leg is the reverse of the outward journey, which makes it easy to judge remaining time.
Highlights
- Circular route, no backtracking
Know before you go
- Best season
- June to October
- Waymarked
- Not consistently
- Surface
- Mixed natural surface
- Dogs
- Not recorded, check locally
- Wheelchair access
- Not accessible
- Entrance fee
- No fee recorded
- Camping
- Not recorded
- Drinking water
- Carry your own
- Toilets
- Not recorded
- Mobile coverage
- Generally usable
- Parking
- Park at the trailhead, arrive early in high season
- Emergency
- 112 in Europe, 911 in North America
How this trail scores
Computed from distance, ascent, terrain features, surface and access data.
- Scenery
- 44/100
- Adventure
- 17/100
- Difficulty
- 14/100
- Accessibility
- 74/100
- Family
- 67/100
- Dogs
- 62/100
Terrain features, relief and photographic interest
Distance, ascent and how wild the ground is
Effort index from distance and climbing
Surface, gradient and ease of reaching it
Suitability for children who already walk
Access rules, terrain and water along the way
Tips from the trail
- Early morning and late afternoon give the best light and the quietest paths.
- Aim for june to october for the most reliable conditions.
- Download the track to your phone before you leave. Signal is not guaranteed.
- Leave nothing behind, including fruit peel, and stay on the marked line to protect the ground either side.
Warnings
- Outside the main season expect snow, ice or closed access on the higher sections.
Safety
Emergency services in Sweden are reached on 112. Tell someone your route and expected finish time before you set off, particularly if you are walking alone. Mobile coverage is generally usable along this route, but do not rely on it as your only plan. If the weather deteriorates, descending the way you came is almost always the safer option.
What to bring
- Comfortable, broken-in hiking shoes or boots
- Weatherproof jacket
- At least 1.5 litres of water
- Sun hat, sunglasses and high-factor sun cream
- Small first aid kit including blister plasters
Photography
Overcast light suits this route better than harsh midday sun, especially under tree cover. Because it is a loop, the light changes direction as you go, so save some memory for the back half. A wide lens captures the scale, but a short telephoto is what turns a good view into a photograph.
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