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Best Long-Distance Hikes in Dalarna County

There are 11 hikes in Dalarna County in our database that fit. They average 190 km and 2,732 m (8,963 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 716 km.

That is 10 percent of the 110 routes we map in Dalarna County. They run noticeably longer than average for the area, 190 km against 34.4 km, so budget more daylight than a typical outing here. The climbing is steeper too: 2,732 m (8,963 ft) on average versus 407 m (1,335 ft) across the wider area.

Multi-day paths, normally walked in stages, with the accommodation and waymarking to support them. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.

Trails

Sandviks main office in Sandviken.
Expert

Gästrikeleden

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
344 km
/ 214 mi
Elevation gain
1,546 m
Typical duration
83 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
For more information about this, see the observation page at Mushroom Observer.
Expert

Siljansleden

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
350 km
/ 218 mi
Elevation gain
2,746 m
Typical duration
87 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
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Expert

Sälenringen

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
65.1 km
/ 40.5 mi
Elevation gain
1,224 m
Typical duration
16 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Romboleden

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
716 km
/ 445 mi
Elevation gain
15,742 m
Typical duration
193 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Vasaloppsleden

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
95.0 km
/ 59.0 mi
Elevation gain
2,090 m
Typical duration
25 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Gagnefs fäbodstigar

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
404 km
/ 251 mi
Elevation gain
8,897 m
Typical duration
109 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Pilgrimsled Hedemora

Dalarna County · Sweden

Distance
106 km
/ 66.1 mi
Elevation gain
2,342 m
Typical duration
28 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Connector Norwegian/Swedish border - VasaloppsledenDalarna County191 km2,574 m49 hrExpertApril to October
Connector Vasaloppsleden - Gagnefs fäbodstigarDalarna County119 km1,626 m30 hrExpertJune to October
Connector Gagnefs fäbodstigar - SméledenDalarna County22.9 km468 m5 hr 43 minHardJune to October
GästrikeledenDalarna County344 km1,546 m83 hrExpertJune to October
SiljansledenDalarna County350 km2,746 m87 hrExpertJune to October
SälenringenDalarna County65.1 km1,224 m16 hrExpertApril to October
European Long distance path E1 - Norway, HedmarkDalarna County100 km1,162 m25 hrExpertApril to October
E1 hiking section of VasaloppsledenDalarna County71.6 km759 m17 hrExpertJune to October
Connector Sméleden - border Dalarnas län/Örebro länDalarna County13.5 km110 m2 hr 59 minModerateJune to October
RomboledenDalarna County716 km15,742 m193 hrExpertJune to October

If you only have time for one, start with Connector Norwegian/Swedish border - Vasaloppsleden, Connector Gagnefs fäbodstigar - Sméleden, Connector Vasaloppsleden - Gagnefs fäbodstigar. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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