Dalarna County, Sweden
Hiking trails near Borlänge
72 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 40 km of Borlänge, Dalarna County, Sweden. Together their route lines cover 1.2k km. The average route is 16.5 km with 192 m (630 ft) of recorded ascent.
- 72
- Trails
- 40 km
- Search radius
- 29
- Easy routes
- 1.6 km
- Closest
The directory difficulty mix is 29 easy (40%), 28 moderate (39%) and 15 hard or expert (21%). 25 routes (35%) 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 (6). The highest recorded point in this set is 524 m (1,719 ft). 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 Gagnefs fäbodstigar - Sméleden, Dalkarlsvägen etapp 3b, Dalkarlsvägen etapp 5 currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.
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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 - SméledenCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
411 m
Dalkarlsvägen etapp 46 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 Gagnefs fäbodstigar - Sméleden | 22.9 km | 468 m | 5 hr 43 min | Point to point |
| Dalkarlsvägen etapp 3b | 30.8 km | 529 m | 7 hr 41 min | Point to point |
| Dalkarlsvägen etapp 4 | 32.5 km | 411 m | 7 hr 55 min | Point to point |
| Dalkarlsvägen etapp 5 | 33.5 km | 428 m | 8 hr 10 min | Point to point |
| Dalkarlsvägen etapp 3a | 31.9 km | 458 m | 7 hr 51 min | Point to point |
| Sméleden | 43.7 km | 508 m | 10 hr | 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.
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Guides around Borlänge
- Hiking Trails Under 10 km near Borlänge50
- Hiking Trails Under 5 km near Borlänge38
- Easy Hiking Trails near Borlänge29
- Family-Friendly Hikes near Borlänge29
- Moderate Hiking Trails near Borlänge28
- Loop Trails near Borlänge25
- Hard Hiking Trails near Borlänge15
- Hiking Trails Over 20 km near Borlänge13
- Best Mountain Hikes near Borlänge6
Frequently asked questions
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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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