Description
“Mountain Hiking in Härjedalen ” is a comprehensive guidebook to some of Sweden’s most accessible and scenic mountain areas. The book is written in Swedish and is suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers who want to explore the mountains on both sides of the border between Sweden and Norway.
Western Härjedalen offers ideal conditions for mountain hiking. Many of the trails start at the tree line or high up on the bare mountain slopes, so you quickly find yourself in the open high-mountain landscape with sweeping views and unforgettable nature experiences.
The book describes hikes in the area from Helags in the north to the Rogen Nature Reserve in the south, and from Sonfjället in the east to Røros in the west. All of the day hikes can be done with Funäsdalen as a starting point, making the area a perfect base for an active mountain vacation.
A distinctive feature of this guidebook is that it ignores national borders. About a quarter of the hikes take place in the mountain regions between Sweden and Røros in Norway—a diverse and scenic border area that remains relatively unknown compared to many other mountain destinations. This makes the book particularly interesting for Norwegian hikers as well.
In addition to detailed hiking descriptions, the book contains information about nature, geology, alpine plants, cultural history, and Sami traditions. You’ll also find suggestions for shorter excursions and longer hikes, both in Sweden and on the Norwegian side of the border.
*Hiking in Härjedalen* was written by Eva Wallstam and Bo Stenson, two experienced hikers and authors with extensive knowledge of both Swedish and European mountain regions. Together, they have written several popular guidebooks, including *Hiking in the Alps – Chamonix*, *Flora for Hikers*, and *Mountain Hiking in Härjedalen*.
The book was published in 2021, is written in Swedish, and is a comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to experience hiking in Härjedalen and the border regions with Norway.
