The tranquility and presence found on the hiking trail is difficult to find anywhere else. The silence coincides with the rippling of the river rapids and the song of the birds in the trees. Every step you take brings you a little closer to those mysterious mountains far away.
In the area around Idre, Särna and Grövelsjön there are many good hiking trails and running track. Get around on your own or discover the nature together with us and get to know likeminded people. We have more guided tours to offer, however they are booked upon request. Send us an email and we'll arrange something: aktiviteter@idrefjall.se or call us 0253-412 32.
The mountain landscape offers a variety of edible plants and berries. During our hike, you'll learn which plants and berries are in season and safe to pick and eat.
We’ll hike through stunning mountain scenery before settling at Fjällfina's kåta (a traditional Sami-style hut). There, we’ll learn to start a fire using natural materials and cook a meal together over the open flames. With a bit of luck, we’ll find berries along the way to prepare a delicious dessert, which we’ll enjoy alongside coffee brewed directly over the fire in a kettle.
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This summer, Idre Fjäll is offering an exclusive hiking experience in collaboration with outdoor chef and wild mushroom expert Elle Nikishkova from Elles Utemat. Our forests are teeming with edible plants, herbs, berries, and mushrooms, and Sweden’s Right of Public Access (Allemansrätten) allows us to harvest nature's bounty. During this hike, you’ll learn to identify the most delicious wild foods found in the forest and mountains.
The hike leads to our outdoor cooking camp, where you'll learn to light a fire using natural materials and cook a meal together over an open fire using the ingredients gathered in your baskets. The day concludes with a coffee-brewing workshop, where you'll learn how to make perfectly brewed coffee over an open fire. To top it off, enjoy a delicious dessert made with freshly picked berries alongside your coffee.
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“Hiking has an incredible depth. There are everything from those who do trail running and run on shorter day runs to those who go on a short hike to sit on a tree trunk and watch the scenery while drinking a cup of coffee from their backpack. The beautiful thing is that they all have equal joy to gain from nature, they just have different hobbies and prerequisites.”
Anders Ejdervik, author of many hiking books, among them Grövelsjöfjällen – gränslösa fjäll.
Are you new to hiking? We recommend hiring a guide to ensure an enjoyable mountain experience without having to worry about navigating with a map. However, there are plenty of great beginner-friendly trails around Idre Fjäll. Many are marked, and some even start right from the village square.
Preferably, don’t hike alone. Let someone back home know that you’re heading out and share your planned route with them.
When it comes to mountain hiking, we recommend using the map at a scale of 1:50,000. It provides a good overview of streams, elevation changes, and trails, making navigation easier by offering a clear view of the terrain as a whole. You can purchase the map at places like ICA.
The map is now also available as an app, making it perfect for planning your hike and getting a comprehensive overview. However, keep in mind that there may not always be mobile coverage in the mountains, and your battery could run out. Therefore, always bring a paper map as well.
3 km/hour is considered an average hiking pace in mountainous terrain with a backpack. This allows time to enjoy the views and take a photo or two. Of course, you can hike faster or slower. If you're going uphill, especially with a backpack, it may take more than an hour to cover three kilometers.
A typical day hike is usually between 10 and 20 km, depending on your experience, the terrain, and the amount of gear you're carrying.
Here’s a list of useful items to pack in your backpack for a day hike:
Last but not least – hiking boots! One of the most important things to consider when mountain hiking is wearing good footwear. Blisters can ruin an entire hike, so it's crucial to break in your boots properly. Start by wearing your boots around the house, then take shorter walks, gradually increasing the distance until you’ve covered the same length you plan to hike on your trip.
