Sweden
Description
Sweden has thousands of kilometers of hiking trails. The majority leads through the low, often sparsely populated regions. The landscape certainly isn't all stereotype forests and lakes, but also many places of cultural historical interest, towns, villages and countryside.
Trails are well documented and marked, and often looked after by local communities. There are huts, mostly self-service, where you can warm up by a wood-burning stove, dry your clothes and stay overnight. Hundreds of youth hostels are spread about the country, as are many small campsites popular with hikers. Maps of long distance trails are available locally. Do not expect to meet up with hordes of other hikers, and bring enough food. Walking in these low regions is good from early spring until late autumn.
Swedish mountains are a different story altogether. This is rough country, so count on alpine circumstances, and plan your walk between halfway June and halfway September. Most famous is Kungsleden, a trail up north in Lapland. It has existed for almost one hundred years and leads you up Swedens highest mountaintops. More mountainous areas are to be found further south, along the border with Norway. The STF, Swedish Tourist Club, has mountain huts at regular intervals in all these regions.
If all this isn't challenging enough for you, try roaming freely through the Lapland wilderness, without trails or huts, for instance in Sarek National Park.
Trails
- AnebyledenGPX
- ArnäsledenGPX
- Öreälvens Vandringsled
- ÖsterlenledenGPX
- ÖstgötaledenGPX
- ÄngenledenGPX
- Ås till åsledenGPX
- ÅsundenledenGPX
- Baltic Trail
- BauerledenGPX
- BergslagsledenGPX
- BillingeledenGPX
- Blå ledenGPX
- Blekinge VildmarksledGPX
- BlekingeledenGPX
- BohusledenGPX
- Bonnaleder
- BruksledenGPX
- DackeledenGPX
- Domarvëgen
- E1GPX
- E6GPX
- Fäbodvandringar Ljusbodarna-Leksand
- FinnledenGPX
- FinnskogledenGPX
- FinnskogsledenGPX
- FinnvägenGPX
- FlottarstigenGPX
- Fryksdalen - Klarälvsdalen
- Funäsfjällen
- Gagnefs vandringsleder
- GästrikeledenGPX
- GislavedsledenGPX
- GlasbruksledenGPX
- GlaskogenGPX
- Grensesømmen
- HallandsledenGPX
- HälsingeledenGPX
- Höga KustenledenGPX
- HöglandsledenGPX
- HögsbyledenGPX
- HolavedsledenGPX
- IsälvsledenGPX
- Jämt-Norge-LedenGPX
- JämtlandsfjällenGPX
- JärnbärarledenGPX
- John BauerledenGPX
- KajvallsledenGPX
- KalmarsundsledenGPX
- KårböleledenGPX
- Kinnekulleleden
- Kittelfjall-Borgafjall
- KnalleledenGPX
- KolarstigenGPX
- KungsledenGPX
- Lögdeälvens Vildmarksled
- LönnebergaledenGPX
- Ljugarns Vandringsleder
- Ljungdalsfjällen
- LjusnanledenGPX
- Malingsbo-KlotenrundanGPX
- MönsteråsledenGPX
- MörbylångaledenGPX
- MittnordenledenGPX
- MuddusledenGPX
- MunkastigenGPX
- Njudungsleden
- NordkalottledenGPX
- NordlandsrutaGPX
- North Sea TrailGPX
- Nynäsleden
- OstkustledenGPX
- PadjelantaledenGPX
- Pilgrimsled st OlofGPX
- PilgrimsledenGPX
- RallarstigenGPX
- Rallarvägen
- RedvägsledenGPX
- RomboledenGPX
- RoslagsledenGPX
- RuijaledenGPX
- Santiago de Compostela Pilgrims WayGPX
- Sävsjöleden
- Södra VätterledenGPX
- SörmlandsledenGPX
- SevedeledenGPX
- SigfridsledenGPX
- SiljansledenGPX
- SilverledenGPX
- SjuhäradsledenGPX
- SjuvallsledenGPX
- SkaneledenGPX
- SkåneledenGPX
- Skåneleden kust till kustGPX
- Skåneleden nord till syd
- Skånleden
- Skånvagen
- SméledenGPX
- StorspåretGPX
- SvågaledenGPX
- TavelsjöledenGPX
- TjustledenGPX
- TorsåsledenGPX
- UpplandsledenGPX
- UtvandrarledenGPX
- VasaloppsledenGPX
- Värmlandsleden
- Västra Vätternleden
- Verkeån vandringsled
- VildmarksledenGPX
- Vildmarksleden Falun
- Vildmarksleden SmålandGPX
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Other
Books
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom

United Kingdom
- Walking in Värmland - The Lake Region of Central Sweden
- Walking in Värmland is One Day Walks Publishing`s guide to walking in the picturesque lake region of Central Sweden. A total of 22 walks are included in the guide, ranging in length from 5.5 - 20 kilometres, thus being suitable for a wide range of walking standards. Each walk opens with an Information box detailing details about the walk,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

United Kingdom
- Tärnaby - Hemavan - Ammarnäs Lantmateriet AC2
- Mountain areas of central and northern Sweden on waterproof and tear-resistant, GPS compatible topographic “Fjällkartan” maps at 1:100,000 and 1:50,000 from Lantmäteriet - the country’s national survey organization, with hiking and ski routes, campsites and youth hostels, etc. Relief is shown by contours at 20m intervals and enhanced by relief... Read more

United Kingdom
- Best hiking in Sweden - Skaneleden
- Selected hikes and walks along the Skaneleden trail The Skaneleden hiking trail is one of Sweden`s longest and best maintained. With a total length of 1 200 km, it runs through a wide range of landscapes. The coastal sections take you on a dramatic journey between rock and sea, revealing exotic sandy beaches and breathtaking views, while the... Read more

Netherlands
- Pictures of Sweden
- It is a delightful spring: the birds warble, but you do not understand their song? Well, hear it in a free translation."Get on my back," says the stork, our green island's sacred bird, "and I will carry thee over the Sound. Sweden also has fresh and fragrant beech woods, green meadows and corn-fields. In Scania, with the flowering apple-trees... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Pictures of Sweden
- It is a delightful spring: the birds warble, but you do not understand their song? Well, hear it in a free translation."Get on my back," says the stork, our green island's sacred bird, "and I will carry thee over the Sound. Sweden also has fresh and fragrant beech woods, green meadows and corn-fields. In Scania, with the flowering apple-trees... Read more

Netherlands
2018
- Reisgids Sweden - Zweden | Lonely Planet
- Sweden ab 18.99 EURO Country Guide. 7th edition Read more

Netherlands
2011
- Wandelgids Wandelen in Västernorrland - Zweden | One Day Walks
- Västernorrland ligt aan de rand van Europa’s laatste wildernis; aan de noordkant begint Lapland, aan de westkant ligt Jämtland met de bergrug die Zweden scheidt van Noorwegen. Hier kwamen de Zweedse ‘kolonisten’, die steeds verder noordwaarts trokken, voor het eerst in contact met de Samen, de oorspronkelijke bevolking van Lapland. In deze gids... Read more

Netherlands
2016
- Time to momo - Stockholm
- Dit is de vernieuwde versie van de 100% Stockholm-gids! Jij gaat Stockholm ontdekken! Uniek vanwege alle eilanden, vanwege al het water en groen. Het eigen karakter van de verschillende wijken maken Stockholm tot een fantastisch veelzijdige stad. Een bekend museum bezoeken of juist een kleine galerie, vintage shoppen in Sofo of designmerken op... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
2016
- Time to momo - Stockholm
- Dit is de vernieuwde versie van de 100% Stockholm-gids! Jij gaat Stockholm ontdekken! Uniek vanwege alle eilanden, vanwege al het water en groen. Het eigen karakter van de verschillende wijken maken Stockholm tot een fantastisch veelzijdige stad. Een bekend museum bezoeken of juist een kleine galerie, vintage shoppen in Sofo of designmerken op... Read more

Netherlands
- Sweden
- Contains an insider's guide to Swedish culture from Strindberg to ABBA; coverage of outdoor activities with a special section on the most popular trekking routes; up-to-date accommodation and restaurant selections to suit all budgets; the hottest entertainment options; and a helpful language guide with glossary. Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Sweden
- Contains an insider's guide to Swedish culture from Strindberg to ABBA; coverage of outdoor activities with a special section on the most popular trekking routes; up-to-date accommodation and restaurant selections to suit all budgets; the hottest entertainment options; and a helpful language guide with glossary. Read more

Netherlands
2018
- Reisgids Pocket Guide Stockholm | Berlitz
- Helsinki Pocket Guide Berlitz is een handzaam engelstalige reisgids met bezienswaardigheden, kaartjes, hotels en restaurants Berlitz Pocket Guide Stockholm: iconic style, a bestselling brand, this is the quintessential pocket-sized travel guide to Stockholm Newly updated edition of Berlitz Pocket Guide Stockholm Over 45 million copies sold... Read more

Netherlands
2021
- Wandelgids Schweden Süd - Zweden zuid | Rother Bergverlag
- Wandelgids: vele dagtochten worden degelijk beschreven met openbaar vervoer informatie, goede routebeschrijvingen en kaartmateriaal. Die 50 Wanderungen dieses Führers erschließen die vielfältigen Landschaften Süd- und Mittelschwedens. Die Palette reicht von Parkspaziergängen über Kulturwanderungen zu Schlössern oder prähistorischen Funden bis... Read more

Netherlands
- Norwegian Cruising Guide 7th Edition Vol 1
- The original, most complete and most up-to-date guide for mariners to the coasts of Norway, Svalbard (Spitsbergen), and the west coast of Sweden. 800 pages in three volumes. 950 ports and anchorages. Tips on cruising northern destinations gathered by the authors during 20 years and 120,000 miles of North Atlantic cruising. Insider's perspective... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Norwegian Cruising Guide 7th Edition Vol 1
- The original, most complete and most up-to-date guide for mariners to the coasts of Norway, Svalbard (Spitsbergen), and the west coast of Sweden. 800 pages in three volumes. 950 ports and anchorages. Tips on cruising northern destinations gathered by the authors during 20 years and 120,000 miles of North Atlantic cruising. Insider's perspective... Read more
Maps

United Kingdom
- Harads
- Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:100,000, the Vägkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 79 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central and northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “Fjällkartan - Mountain Map” series also listed on our website.Each 1:100,000... Read more

United Kingdom
- Norrköping
- Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:100,000, the Vägkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 79 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central and northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “Fjällkartan - Mountain Map” series also listed on our website.Each 1:100,000... Read more

United Kingdom
- Övertorneå
- Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:100,000, the Vägkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 79 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central and northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “Fjällkartan - Mountain Map” series also listed on our website.Each 1:100,000... Read more

United Kingdom
- Laxå
- Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:50,000, the Terrängkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 244 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central and northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “Fjällkartan - Mountain Map” series also listed on our website.Each 1:50,000... Read more

United Kingdom
- Piteå
- Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:50,000, the Terrängkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 244 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central and northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “Fjällkartan - Mountain Map” series also listed on our website.Each 1:50,000... Read more

United Kingdom
- Hultsfred Lantmateriet 548
- Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:50,000, the Terrängkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 244 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central and northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “Fjällkartan - Mountain Map” series also listed on our website.Each 1:50,000... Read more

United Kingdom
- Skurup Lantmateriet 502
- Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:50,000, the Terrängkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 244 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central and northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “Fjällkartan - Mountain Map” series also listed on our website.Each 1:50,000... Read more

United Kingdom
- Kopparberg
- Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:100,000, the Vägkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 79 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central and northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “Fjällkartan - Mountain Map” series also listed on our website.Each 1:100,000... Read more

United Kingdom
- Kvikkjokk - Jäkkvik Lantmateriet BD14
- Mountain areas of central and northern Sweden on waterproof and tear-resistant, GPS compatible topographic “Fjällkartan” maps at 1:100,000 and 1:50,000 from Lantmäteriet - the country’s national survey organization, with hiking and ski routes, campsites and youth hostels, etc. Relief is shown by contours at 20m intervals and enhanced by relief... Read more

United Kingdom
- Karlstad
- Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:50,000, the Terrängkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 244 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central and northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “Fjällkartan - Mountain Map” series also listed on our website.Each 1:50,000... Read more

United Kingdom
- Harads
- Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:50,000, the Terrängkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 244 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central and northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “Fjällkartan - Mountain Map” series also listed on our website.Each 1:50,000... Read more

United Kingdom
- Jönköping
- Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:50,000, the Terrängkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 244 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central and northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “Fjällkartan - Mountain Map” series also listed on our website.Each 1:50,000... Read more

United Kingdom
- Ronneby Lantmateriet 511
- Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:50,000, the Terrängkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 244 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central and northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “Fjällkartan - Mountain Map” series also listed on our website.Each 1:50,000... Read more

United Kingdom
- Tierp
- Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:100,000, the Vägkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 79 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central and northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “Fjällkartan - Mountain Map” series also listed on our website.Each 1:100,000... Read more

United Kingdom
- Värmdö
- Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:50,000, the Terrängkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 244 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central and northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “Fjällkartan - Mountain Map” series also listed on our website.Each 1:50,000... Read more