Dalarna County, Sweden
Hiking trails near Ludvika
66 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 40 km of Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden. Together their route lines cover 950 km. The average route is 14.4 km with 156 m (512 ft) of recorded ascent.
- 66
- Trails
- 40 km
- Search radius
- 32
- Easy routes
- 0.4 km
- Closest
The directory difficulty mix is 32 easy (48%), 27 moderate (41%) and 7 hard or expert (11%). 22 routes (33%) 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 (4). 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, Sméleden, Malingsbo-Klotenrundan 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
13.5 km
Connector Sméleden - border Dalarnas län/Örebro länCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
110 m
Connector Sméleden - border Dalarnas län/Örebro län6 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 |
| Sméleden | 43.7 km | 508 m | 10 hr | Point to point |
| Malingsbo-Klotenrundan | 45.3 km | 430 m | 10 hr | Point to point |
| Connector Sméleden - border Dalarnas län/Örebro län | 13.5 km | 110 m | 2 hr 59 min | Point to point |
| Gagnefs fäbodstigar | 404 km | 1,355 m | 97 hr | Point to point |
| Gröngubbens vandringsleder | 41.2 km | 941 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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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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