Trekking in the Mountains of Western Sweden
Photos: Anders Dahlin Naturfoto
The Grövel Lake and the Grövel Lake Mountains are situated in the northern part of Dalarna.
The area is characterized by low mountains and old-growth pine forest and here and there streams and wells break through. The Grövel Lake Mountains are a collective term for the area surrounding the lake which stretches over the border between Sweden and Norway. The highest mountain on the Swedish side is Storvätteshågna at 1,204 m. On the Norwegian side there are a few peaks that reach above 1,200 m. Reachable on a day walk lie Store Svuku and Gröthågna, which are both around 1,400 m.
Duration: 6 days
Dates/Period: 05.08-10.08.08
Price: from £438/adult, children 13-15 £219/child for members of Hostelling International, YHA or STF (Swedish Tourist Association). Membership of STF can be arranged through us for approx. £26/adult or £38/family.
Accommodation: 5 nights' accommodation at mountain stations including full board.
Required: general good level of fitness.
Winner of the Royal Accommodation Award for Sustainable Tourism 2006
Experience days of peace, quiet and fresh air in the mountains of western Sweden.
The atmosphere of the mountains greets you the moment you sit down beside the warming fireplace of the mountain station. Here you will start and end your trek over easily-hiked mountain meadows, across mountain plains and through ancient dense mountain forest. Your hike will take you on both sides of the Swedish-Norwegian border.
Photo: Anders Dahlin Naturfoto
The mountain station is situated just on the border between the mountain forest and the mountain plains - here the road ends and the wilderness starts.