Höga Kusten

Höga Kusten, Sweden

Far up in northern Europe is a place where nature's forces, during 20.000 years, have shaped a dramatic landscape with the world's highest coastline. Mountains plunging straight into the depths of the sea in a way that leaves you breathless. Here, you will get to experience the real, unexploited, and genuine Sweden. Bold visitors can try fermented herring and climbing, but the High Coast of Sweden is more about harmony than adrenaline. Through endless opportunities to be active in nature with your loved ones, you will regain the strength to return to your urban, pacy everyday life.

Population:

Härnösand: 25 100
Kramfors: 18 500
Örnsköldsvik: 55 900
Sollefteå: 19 800

Currency:

Swedish SEK/crowns

Emergency Numbers:

112

Opening Hours:

Newspapers:

Tidningen Ångermanland
Örnsköldsviks Allehanda

The region

The High Coast of Sweden is a unique coastal area and a UNESCO World Heritage. The only World Heritage in Sweden as a result of its scenic postglacial land uplift.

Day hike

Get together with your friends or family to spend the day hiking and experience the contrasts between the ocean, deep forest, and mountains.

A day hike suits those who come here seeking adventure, as well as those searching for a great view to either admire and photograph it--nature on the High Coast of Sweden offers a broad and wide scale of shades.

Below, we have listed some of the best day hikes for you to try out:

The High Coast Trail

Walk the High Coast trail and you will get the opportunity to experience some of the world heritages absolute treats. It will take you through beautiful woodlands, mountains with stunning views, rocky coasts, bays, and protected nature areas. There are several activities, detours and experiences to discover and try along the trail.

The High Coast Trail extends between Hornöberget at the end of Ångermanälven and central Örnsköldsvik. The trail is well marked with orange paint on trees and poles. In addition, there is a signpost with distances statements or directional arrows with the High Coast Trail symbol at crossroads and trail branches. The shelters and unlocked cabins that are available along the trail is at the wanderer's availability and can not be pre-booked. You can also not exclude other visitors.

Most of the accommodations, such as hotels, hostels, and guest houses are bookable online at www.hogakusten.com.

In Örnsköldsvik, Kramfors, and Härnösand you will find tourist offices that are open all year round. During the summer, the tourist offices at Hornöberget and Nordingrå are open.

Sections: The High Coast Trail is 128.6 km long and is divided into 13 sections. The different sections have been made so that, in principle, within each stage, there is at least one overnight accommodation, from open and public cabins to hostels and hotels.

Every end of the sections is also accessible by car. The possibility of permanent parking can, however, be limited.

The different sections can help your plan and organise yourself for the trek. However, it is not something you are bound to follow. As mentioned earlier, there are a number of interesting side trips and activities to take part in on or near the High Coast Trail which can make some sections take longer times than others.

If you want to make some comments about the trail and its condition, maybe even urgent action needs, please contact us on +46 (0)613-700 200.

Top 5 hiking routes

Here are some of the best hiking routes for a 1-day hike.