Best trails in Skuleskogen National Park
Skuleskogen National Park, located in both Örnsköldsvik and Kramfors municipalities, is part of the High Coast World Heritage Site. The park offers 30 square kilometers of roadless wilderness with breathtaking mountains, valleys and the steepest coastline of the Baltic Sea. It is a year-round destination with marked trails and overnight cabins, suitable for both short excursions and multi-day hikes.
Skuleskogen National Park is home to various woodpecker species that thrive in spruce and old pine trees, as well as other birds such as capercaillie, dormouse and great crested newt. Northern dragonflies, forest warblers and blackbirds nest in the deciduous valleys. The park provides a habitat for undisturbed animal movement, with tracks of species such as lynx, mountain hare and moose visible in the snow during the winter.
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(161)
•Moderate
•6.1 mi
Beautiful nature trail in the Skuleskogen National Park in Östernorrland County
This hiking trail goes from the national park's southern entrance in a loop past the biggest sights of Skuleskogen – Skåttdalskrevan, Trollporten and Tärnattvattnen – and along the beautiful sandy beach at Kälaviken.
Highlights:
- Skåttdalllskrevan
- Sandy beach at Kälaviken
- Tärnattvattnen
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(125)
•Moderate
•8.3 mi
•Est. 3h 43m
Beautiful circular loop along the coast in Skuleskogen national park
This trail follows part of the High Coast Trail, which is one of Sweden's most beautiful and toughest hiking trails. Here you not only get a fantastic view of the impressive sea, but also opportunities to discover the impressive Slåttdalsskrevan, which is one of Skuleskogen's main attractions. Along the way there are plenty of rest cabins, overnight cabins and tent sites.
Highlights:
- Skuleskogen National Park
- Beautiful...
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(44)
•Moderate
•4.4 mi
•Est. 2h 17m
Magnificent hike towards Slåttdalsskrevan in Skuleskogen National Park near Köpmanholmen, Västernorrland
The hike not only offers fantastic views but also the opportunity to discover Slåttdalsskrevan, which is one of Skuleskogen's major attractions.
Highlights:
- Slåttdalsskrevan
- Trollporten
- Skulesogen National Park
- Beautiful views
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(41)
•Moderate
•5.3 mi
•Est. 2h 35m
Fantastic hiking trail between Skuleskogen Entré Nord and Trollporten along the Höga Kustleden near Köpmanholmen, Västernorrland
This hike offers not only fantastic views along the coast over the sea, ancient magical forests, sandy beaches, but also opportunities to discover Slåttdalsskrevan, an impressive rock crevasse which is one of Skuleskogen's major attractions, and the beautiful waterfall in Skravelbäcken. Along the way there are plenty of rest cabins, overnight cabins and tent...
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(37)
•Hard
•14.4 mi
•Est. 6h 25m
Beautiful circular loop along the sea coast in the Skuleskogen National Park
Hiking along the northern High coast, which is an area where the glaciers during the last ice age were the deepest and heaviest. This area has much more topography than other places on the coast of northern Sweden. Here, the trail offers not only fantastic coastal views of the sea, ancient magical forests, but also mysterious swamps and sandy beaches.
Along the way there are plenty of rest cabins, overnight cabins...
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(26)
•Moderate
•4.4 mi
•Est. 2h 0m
The 9th stage of the High Coast Trail in Skuleskogen National Park in Västernorrland County.
This day trip stretches all the way through the magnificent Skuleskogen National Park - from its southern entrance to its northern entrance. The route passes some of the national park's greatest attractions, such as the rock formation Trollporten, the Slåttdalsskreva crevasse and the Skrävelbacken waterfall.
Highlights:
- Slåttdalsskrevan
- Skrävelbacken waterfall
- Troll Gate
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(27)
•Easy
•3.6 mi
•Est. 1h 38m
Beautiful hiking trail from Skuleskogen national park's entrance to Skrattabborrtjärn near Köpmanholmen, Västernorrland
Through Skuleskogen you will find one of the coastal region's few remaining large forests. Here you are rewarded with lush stream forests and breathtakingly beautiful views of the barren outcrops. Suitable tent sites are available at Skrattaborrtjärnen.
Highlights:
- Långtjärnen
- Skrattabborrtjärn
- Norrsvedjebodarna
- Skuleskogen National park
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(23)
•Moderate
•7.7 mi
•Est. 3h 38m
Official nature trail of the Skuleskogen National Park in Västernorrland County
This hiking trail goes east through the central area of the national park past Långtjärnen and Skrattabborrntjärn to Slåttdalsskrevan and Trollporten – the biggest attractions in Skuleskogens National Park.
Highlights:
- The magic gate
- Slåttdalsskrevan
- Långtjärnen and Skrattarrntjären
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(35)
•Moderate
•6.4 mi
•Est. 2h 47m
Fantastic hiking trail with start and finish at Skuleskogen Entré Nord near Köpmanholmen, Västernorrland
The hike starts at the large parking lot at Skuleskogen Entré Nord, partially follows the High Coast Path and the blue markings along the coast. This hike offers not only fantastic views of the sea, ancient magical forests and sandy beaches, but also opportunities to discover the beautiful waterfall in Skravelbäcken and Tärnättgrotta. You can also make a detour to Slåttdalsskrevan, which...
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(18)
•Moderate
•8.1 mi
•Est. 3h 15m
Beautiful nature hiking trail in Skuleskogen National Park in Västernorrland County
This hiking trail starts from the Höga Kusten entrance South along the coastal path to Tärnättholmarna and back. Beautiful views of the sea are always guaranteed.
Highlights:
- Skuleskogen National Park
- Tärnättholmarna
- beautiful forest paths
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Skuleskogen National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Skuleskogen National Park is Skuleskogen South – Trollgaten – Slåttdalsskrevan - Tärnättstugan, which has a 4.7 star rating from 161 reviews. This trail is 6.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,053 ft.
What is the longest trail in Skuleskogen National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Skuleskogen National Park is Höga Kusten Winter Trail: Insane 50k. This trail is estimated to be 28.4 mi long.
How many trails are in Skuleskogen National Park?
There are 23 trails in Skuleskogen National Park. These trails have an average 4.6-star rating from 650 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Skuleskogen National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Skuleskogen National Park has you covered. Höga Kusten Winter Trail: Insane 50k boasts the most elevation gain with 5,177 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Höga Kusten Winter Trail: Extreme 35k, which will get you 4,327 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Skuleskogen National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 10 camping trails in Skuleskogen National Park and the most popular is Skuleskogen South – Trollgaten – Slåttdalsskrevan - Tärnättstugan with an average 4.7 star rating from 161 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Skuleskogen National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 running trails in Skuleskogen National Park and the most popular is The High Coast Trail, Segment 9: Käl – Tärnättvattnen (Näske) with an average 4.6 star rating from 26 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Skuleskogen National Park?
Yes, there are 16 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Skuleskogen National Park, including Skuleskogen South – Trollgaten – Slåttdalsskrevan - Tärnättstugan, Skuleskogen South – High Coast Trail – Kuststigen Loop, Skuleskogen South – Slåttdalsberget, Trollporten – Skuleskogen North, and Skuleskogen West – Ävdalen – Kuststigen Loop.
Are there any trails with bays in Skuleskogen National Park?
Yes, there are 13 trails with bays in Skuleskogen National Park, including Skuleskogen South – Trollgaten – Slåttdalsskrevan - Tärnättstugan, Skuleskogen South – High Coast Trail – Kuststigen Loop, Skuleskogen West – Ävdalen – Kuststigen Loop, Skuleskogen Nord – Tärnattvattnen – Näskaboderna Loop, and Skuleskogen South – Tärnättholmarna.
Are there any trails with huts in Skuleskogen National Park?
Yes, there are 18 trails with huts in Skuleskogen National Park, including Skuleskogen South – Trollgaten – Slåttdalsskrevan - Tärnättstugan, Skuleskogen South – High Coast Trail – Kuststigen Loop, Trollporten – Skuleskogen North, Skuleskogen West – Ävdalen – Kuststigen Loop, and The High Coast Trail, Segment 9: Käl – Tärnättvattnen (Näske).
Are there any trails with gorges in Skuleskogen National Park?
Yes, there are 12 trails with gorges in Skuleskogen National Park, including Skuleskogen South – Trollgaten – Slåttdalsskrevan - Tärnättstugan, Skuleskogen South – High Coast Trail – Kuststigen Loop, Skuleskogen South – Slåttdalsberget, Trollporten – Skuleskogen North, and Skuleskogen West – Ävdalen – Kuststigen Loop.
Are there any trails with caves in Skuleskogen National Park?
Yes, there is one trail with a cave in Skuleskogen National Park: Höga Kusten Winter Trail: Insane 50k.
Are there any trails with lakes in Skuleskogen National Park?
Yes, there are 17 trails with lakes in Skuleskogen National Park, including Skuleskogen South – Trollgaten – Slåttdalsskrevan - Tärnättstugan, Skuleskogen South – High Coast Trail – Kuststigen Loop, Trollporten – Skuleskogen North, Skuleskogen West – Ävdalen – Kuststigen Loop, and The High Coast Trail, Segment 9: Käl – Tärnättvattnen (Näske).
Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Skuleskogen National Park?
Yes, there are 3 trails with archaeological sites in Skuleskogen National Park, including Skuleskogen South – Trollgaten – Slåttdalsskrevan - Tärnättstugan, Skuleskogen Nord – Tärnattvattnen – Näskaboderna Loop, and Höga Kusten Winter Trail: Insane 50k.