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Höga Kustenleden

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?
No
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
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
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