The website is currently under reconstruction due to the added Wanderlust route.
Final adjustments will be made in the coming days but registration for the hike is open.
”The camaraderie and the views make the High Coast Hike a completely unique adventure.”
Norr Magazin
”It’s a cool adventure that most people can handle with a little training.”
Utemagasinet
”The High Coast Hike is one of Sweden’s most beautiful and fun hiking adventures.”
Naturkompaniet
One of the world’s most popular hiking festivals.
HIGH COAST HIKE
8:th – 10:th August 2024
Come along on an adventure you will remember for the rest of your life in one of Sweden’s most beautiful natural areas, with coastal dramatic mountains, sandy beaches, and deep forests. Experience the pleasant camaraderie, relaxation, and all the fun that happens. It’s time for an adventure!
The Original »
The Original adventure that takes us to some of the absolute highlights of the World Heritage High Coast. We hike between 10 – 16 km per day.
Wanderlust »
If you want to hike shorter distances and take more breaks while still experiencing magnificent nature. Approximately 10 km of hiking per day.
Wanderlust Light »
As many, primarily families with children, have requested assistance with transporting tents and sleeping bags to the overnight camps.
ONE OF THE WORLDS MOST POPULAR HIKING ADVENTURES
The High Coast Hike attracts hundreds of hikers from all over the world every year. Come along and experience the beautiful scenery, the pleasant atmosphere, the workshops, and all the fun activities happening
Why the High Coast Hike?
The High Coast Hike is one of Sweden’s most popular hiking adventures, annually attracting hundreds of participants from around the world. Over three days, we experience the absolute highlights of the World Heritage High Coast.
The adventure includes buses, guides, food, workshops, after-hike activities, and lots of other fun activities.
We hike at our own pace through the spectacular nature, carrying our own equipment and tents to our communal overnight camps.
In the evenings, we can relax, mingle with others around the campfires, or attend one of the outdoor schools where you can meet some of Sweden’s leading outdoor companies.
The adventure begins with a cozy pre-evening and concludes with a lively After-Hike event in FriluftsByn.
What's included?
The High Coast Hike is about making it easy to embark on a grand adventure. We take care of planning, logistics, food, and guides. Included in the registration are:
– Outdoor Collective T-Shirt
– Bus transport from the Friluftsbyn
– Seven meals of freeze-dried outdoor food
– Map of the hike
– Seminar with Woolpower and Naturkompaniet
– Admission to the After Hike event in Friluftsbyn
– Free tent space in Friluftsbyn from Saturday to Sunday.
How challenging is the hike?
There are two main routes – The Original and Wanderlust. You can also have your tent and sleeping bag transported to the overnight camps if you choose Wanderlust Light.
Regardless of the distance, the experience will be better if you prepare your body, especially knees, shoulders, and back, by hiking with a backpack before the adventure.
The Original (Level 4/5)
The hike is challenging. We hike 10 – 16 kilometers per day with steep ascents and descents on trails with varying terrain.
More information: The Original >>
Wanderlust (Level 3/5)
The hike is considered moderate given the distances and time we have available. But you still need to prepare your body. There are steep ascents and descents, although fewer than on The Original. The terrain is varied.
More information: Wanderlust >>
Wanderlust Light (Level 2/5)
As you can get help transporting parts of your equipment to the overnight camps, you can hike with lighter gear. This option has been primarily requested by families.
More information: Wanderlust Light >>
Who usually join this adventure?
THERE ARE MANY REASONS TO JOIN
The magnificent nature, the pleasant atmosphere, the opportunity to learn something new, and just to relax. There are many reasons to join the High Coast Hike. Click below to find out more.
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TIPS FOR THE ADVENTURE
Many come alone and return year after year for the pleasant camaraderie. Others bring friends, family, or partners and combine time together with participating in the community. Here, we have gathered some tips just for you.
COME BY YOURSELF, MEET NEW FRIENDS >>
Many come alone, but meet new hiking friends along the way.
COME BY YOURSELF, MEET NEW FRIENDS >>
Many come alone, but meet new hiking friends along the way.
BRING YOUR FRIENDS>>
This is the adventure you always talked about that you should do. Here are our best tips!
BRING YOUR FRIENDS>>
This is the adventure you always talked about that you should do. Here are our best tips!
CONVINCE YOUR PARTNER >>
You are going to have a really great time. But let us help you with a few tips along the way.
CONVINCE YOUR PARTNER >>
You are going to have a really great time. But let us help you with a few tips along the way.
ADVENTURE WITH KIDS >>
Bring your kids along for the adventure you all will remember for a lifetime. Here are our best tips for you.
ADVENTURE WITH KIDS >>
Bring your kids along for the adventure you all will remember for a lifetime. Here are our best tips for you.