Höga Kustenleden

Sweden

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Worth knowing

The Höga Kustenleden runs for a length of 128 kilometers through Sweden.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and demanding and it usually takes 6 days to walk the Höga Kustenleden.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way a problem depending on the season.
Reliable water points are not always available, as these may have dried out.
You should definitely plan ahead and get informed here!

On the trail you are completely self-sufficient..
There are no grocery stores along the way, so you have to take all the food you need with you for the entire trail.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and in unmanaged huts.

Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

Facts about Höga Kustenleden

Difficulty

easy
demanding

Length

128 km

Elevation gain

2.800 m

Elevation loss

2.850 m

Highest Point

230 m

Lowest Point

0 m

Round Trip?

Walk in both directions?

Yes

128 km

2.800 m

2.850 m

230 m

0 m

You have the following accommodation options on the Höga Kustenleden

in a tent/tarp
in unmanaged huts

Solitude on the Höga Kustenleden

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

The best time to hike the Höga Kustenleden is:

January

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Arrival to the Höga Kustenleden

You will arrive via Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Zug. Duration approx. 6 hours.

Departure from the Höga Kustenleden

Departure is via Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

You can get to the airport per Zug. Takes about 7 hours.

Useful links to the Höga Kustenleden

Official website of the trail
The following websites offer you further information: Link 1 Link 2
You can find a PDF with further information here:

Our recommendation for hiking maps and hiking guides to the Höga Kustenleden

Map and elevation profile of the Höga Kustenleden

What else you should know about the Höga Kustenleden

Here we have summarized some important information for you