Description
“Hiking in Vindelfjällen ” is a comprehensive guidebook featuring 50 hiking trails in the Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve, one of Europe’s largest contiguous nature reserves. The book is written in Swedish and is suitable for both first-time visitors and experienced hikers who want to experience the magnificent mountain landscapes of Southern Lapland.
Vindelfjällen offers an impressive variety of natural landscapes, from open high-mountain expanses and alpine peaks to birch forests, deep valleys, and lush wetlands. The most famous hike is the classic section of the Kungsleden trail between Ammarnäs and Hemavan, but the area also features a wide range of lesser-known trails and nature experiences.
The book describes 50 suggested hikes, starting from locations such as Hemavan and Ammarnäs, where you’ll find everything from short day hikes to multi-day mountain treks. Here you can climb peaks straight from the valley floor, hike through the alpine birch forests of the Juktå Valley, discover the rare flora on Artfjället, or visit the spectacular marble gorge at Övre Ältsvatnet.
The suggested hikes combine classic cabin-to-cabin hikes with tent trips through more remote areas, cultural hikes, and nature experiences off the beaten path. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Vindelfjällen and is suitable both for those seeking comfortable hikes with overnight stays at mountain lodges and for those looking for authentic wilderness experiences.
*Hiking in Vindelfjällen* was written by Tomas Staafjord, a biologist and former reserve manager and nature warden at the Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve, and Sam Hedman, a freelance photographer and writer based in Hemavan. Both authors have extensive local knowledge and share insights into natural history, Sámi culture, and practical advice throughout the book.
The book was published in 2020, is written in Swedish, and is one of the most comprehensive guidebooks for hiking in Vindelfjällen.
