HIGH COAST HIKE
Experience the World Heritage
All you need to know about the hike.
5:e -7:e August 2027
High Coast Hike gives you the chance to experience the very best of the World Heritage Site.
Over three days, you’ll hike through dramatic coastal landscapes – whether you choose The Original or Wanderlust. Along the way, you’ll experience scenery voted the most beautiful in Sweden.
Since its launch in 2013, High Coast Hike has brought together hikers from all over the world and become a favourite that many return to year after year. On this page, you’ll get a clear picture of what each day looks like and what to expect along the way.
What is High Coast Hike? »
High Coast Hike is one of Europe’s most popular hiking adventures, taking place every August and attracting hundreds of participants from all over the world.
You can choose between two distances – the classic The Original and Wanderlust, which is slightly shorter and gives you more time for breaks. You can also choose Wanderlust Light, where we help transport some of your gear, allowing you to hike with a lighter backpack.
You’ll find more information about each experience in the links below. Over three days, we experience the very best of the High Coast World Heritage Site. We hike at our own pace through spectacular landscapes, carrying our own gear and tents to our shared campsites.
The adventure includes bus transfers, guides, food, outdoor workshops, the After-Hike and plenty of fun along the way.
In the evenings, you can relax, hang out with fellow hikers around the campfires or join one of the outdoor workshops, where you’ll meet some of Sweden’s leading outdoor brands.
The adventure kicks off with a relaxed welcome evening and finishes with a big After-Hike celebration in FriluftsByn.
More information about each experience:
”This is my second year coming here on my own and meeting so many great people.”
Sofia Nilsson
”We’ve put together the kind of adventure we love heading out on ourselves. This is going to be fun!”
Jerry, FriluftsByn
”A big reason for coming back is the nice atmosphere. It kind of happens by itself when you set out like this.”
Paul Wright
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Program
Over three days, you’ll hike at your own pace through the dramatic landscapes of the High Coast. You carry your own gear and sleep in a tent at our shared campsites, where we come together for outdoor workshops, campfires and relaxed evenings.
Below, you’ll find a quick overview of each day – further down the page, you can read more about each stage of the hike.
WEDNESDAY
Most participants arrive at FriluftsByn on Wednesday evening. This is where you check in, pick up your food and map, and ease into the adventure together with the other hikers.
At 20:00, we gather for a briefing where we go through everything you need to know before setting off. We’ll also host an online briefing in the “High Coast Hikers” group ahead of the hike.
THURSDAY
If you haven’t already checked in, you’ll do so in the morning before the buses take you to the start of the hike.
This is where the adventure really begins. You hike at your own pace through coastal mountains, forests and along the sea.
Towards the evening, you’ll reach Camp Tärnättholmarna, where we gather for our first night at camp. Pitch your tent, go for a swim and settle into the atmosphere with your fellow hikers. You’ll also get to meet Woolpower here.
FRIDAY
You leave camp at your own pace between 08:00 and 09:30.
Today brings a great mix of coastal scenery, sandy beaches, deep forests and new mountain viewpoints. Along the way, there are plenty of opportunities to take a break, go for a swim and simply enjoy the surroundings.
Towards the evening, you’ll reach Camp Gyltberget, where we gather for the night. Here, you can relax and hang out with fellow hikers, and join an outdoor workshop with Naturkompaniet at the top of the mountain.
SATURDAY
On the final day, we follow the High Coast Trail via Getsvedjeberget towards the grand finale – the summit of Skuleberget.
After three days out on the trail, you’ve made it. The views, the feeling and everything you’ve experienced along the way. Most hikers reach the finish around 14:00, and the celebrations begin right there at the summit.
From there, we hike down to FriluftsByn, where the celebrations continue with the After-Hike from 17:00 to 23:00 – food, music and an atmosphere that just keeps getting better as the evening goes on.
SUNDAY
The adventure includes a campsite in FriluftsByn from Saturday to Sunday, and most participants choose to stay after the After-Hike.
Sunday morning is all about taking it easy, with the option to grab some breakfast and unwind after the days out on the trail. Many stick around for a while, looking back on the adventure and enjoying one last swim or coffee together.
Around lunchtime, most people start heading home – while others choose to stay a little longer and explore more of the High Coast.
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Highlights
FriluftsByn
The adventure starts and finishes in FriluftsByn – a natural meeting place in the heart of the High Coast, where you’ll meet fellow hikers.
Coastal Mountains
Hike to some of the most spectacular viewpoints in the World Heritage Site, with sweeping views across the sea, archipelago and forests.
Deep Forests
You’ll hike through Skuleskogen National Park, with its ancient forests, dramatic ravines and a sense of tranquillity that’s hard to find anywhere else.
Sea & Lakes
Throughout the adventure, there are plenty of places to stop for a break or a swim – in the sea, from sandy beaches or in peaceful forest lakes.
Outdoor Workshops & Courses
Along the trail, you’ll meet outdoor brands that share their knowledge, inspiration and practical tips out in nature.
Great Company
You hike at your own pace, but come together at shared campsites where a relaxed and welcoming sense of community naturally grows.
An adventure through one of Sweden’s most beautiful natural areas – with time for yourself or with friends and family, plus the chance to meet outdoor brands and like-minded hikers from around the world.
We Hike at Our Own Pace
We set out together but hike at our own pace to the shared campsites.
Along the trails, small groups often form naturally, but it’s entirely up to you whether you want to hike with others or enjoy the day at your own pace.
A Great Mix of People
High Coast Hike attracts participants from all over the world, many travelling on their own and ranging in age from around 25 to 60.
Some are experienced hikers who enjoy the company, while others are beginners who appreciate a little support along the way – together creating a great atmosphere.
Safe and Easy
Before we set off, we’ll go through the hike together. The route is carefully planned to give you the best possible experience, and guides are there along the trail if you need any help.
We stay at shared campsites where there’s always someone to ask – creating a safe and relaxed atmosphere.
Spectacular Nature
Experience one of Sweden’s most beautiful natural areas.
Over three days, you’ll hike through some of the High Coast’s most spectacular landscapes and experience the very best of the World Heritage Site.
A Great Celebration
After three days through the High Coast World Heritage Site, a well-deserved finale awaits.
The After-Hike in FriluftsByn brings food, music and a great atmosphere – the perfect ending to an adventure to remember.
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Detailed Program
Below, you’ll find a more detailed programme divided into:
• Pre-Evening
• Hiking Day I – Coastal mountains, ravines, lakes and coastline
• Hiking Day II – Secluded bays, deep forests and mountains with incredible views.
• Hiking Day III – The High Coast Trail, Skuleberget and After-Hike
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Pre-evening
Get ready for the adventure.
The adventure starts and finishes in FriluftsByn, at the foot of Skuleberget in the heart of the High Coast World Heritage Site. Most participants arrive on Wednesday evening to settle in, check in, pick up their meals, get their backpacks ready, join the briefing and relax with fellow hikers.
Check-in is open from 16:00 to 22:00. At 20:00, we hold a briefing covering the entire adventure – try to join us, as we’ll go through all the important details.
This page is designed to give you a good overview of the adventure. For more detailed information, click on the “Participant Guide” below.
Participant Briefing »
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The Hike Day 1.
Coastal mountains, ravines, lakes and coastline.
On the first day, The Original and Wanderlust start from two different locations, but you’ll meet up along the way and, of course, at the campsite. You’ll enjoy incredible views from coastal mountains and experience the impressive Slåttdalsskrevan crevice. You might even go for a swim in both the lakes and the sea. It’s going to be an amazing start to our adventure.
On the very first day, both The Original and Wanderlust take you to some of the absolute highlights of the High Coast – Slåttdalsberget, Slåttdalsskrevan and Tärnättholmarna. The Original also kicks off with a hike up Stampberget.
Both routes meet at Slåttdalsberget, where we continue down towards Tärnättvattnet and out to the coast for our overnight camp at beautiful Tärnättholmarna.
Best lunch spots: Stampberget, Slåttdalsberget and Tärnättvattnet.
Best dinner spot: Tärnättholmarna
Buses:
Buses depart from FriluftsByn for each starting point.
The Original: 08:00
Wanderlust: 08:30
Distance:
The Original: 16 km
Wanderlust: 8 km
Time: approx 7 hour hike (exl breaks)
Övrigt: Outdoor workshop with Woolpower.
When you arrive at the campsite, make sure to check in at the checkpoint. Then, simply find yourself a great spot to pitch your tent. After that, you can join an outdoor workshop and activities with Woolpower, go for a swim, or just chill by the campfire or on the rocks right by the sea.
For our first night, we set up camp at one of the most beautiful camping spots in the World Heritage Site – Tärnättholmarna. There’s plenty of space, and you can choose whether to pitch your tent close to others or find a more secluded spot.
Tips: Enjoy a cosy camp night
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At the first campsite, you’ll also meet Woolpower, who’ll share more about the benefits of wool and invite you to a hands-on workshop where you can make your own outdoor gear from leftover materials.
More info: Courses & Workshops
Make a seat pad, slippers, a phone case or whatever else you can come up with. There’s something wonderfully calming about getting creative out in the forest. Woolpower brings all the tools and leftover materials to the campsite.
Some get creative, others go for a swim or stretch out on the rocks. Some relax in their tents and scroll through the day’s photos, while elsewhere small groups gather to hang out and unwind. With participants from all over the world, there’s always plenty to talk about.
The first hikers usually start arriving at camp around 16:00, while those who’ve taken a few more breaks along the way tend to arrive around 18:00. The evenings are still light, so there’s plenty of time to relax and enjoy life at camp.
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Hiking Day 2.
Secluded bays, deep forests and mountains with incredible views.
We wake up by the coast with another great day ahead of us, filled with new mountain viewpoints, deep forests and several sandy beaches perfect for a swim.
The Original and Wanderlust follow different routes in the morning, but both groups meet around lunchtime at Kälsviken, a beautiful shallow lagoon that’s perfect for a swim. From there, we continue together into Skuleskogen National Park before reaching our campsite in Dal. In the evening, we hike up Gyltberget for incredible views and meet Naturkompaniet.
You leave camp when you feel ready – but no earlier than 08:00 and no later than 09:30.
Participants hiking The Original start the day by making their way up through “Lilla Slåttdalsskrevan” to Tärnättgrottan and Tärnättutsikten, before heading back down towards the coast.
Participants hiking Wanderlust continue along the coast, passing several small sandy beaches. Both groups meet up at Kälsviken, which is a perfect spot for lunch.
We wake up with the sea right outside our tents. There’s plenty of time, and you check out from camp and start hiking at your own pace between 08:00 – 10:00. There’s no group start – simply set off when you feel ready, but no later than 10:00.
After checking out from camp, those hiking The Original head up towards Tärnättutsikten through “Lilla Slåttdalsskrevan” and past Tärnättgrottan. It’s a fairly steep start, but the reward comes as you hike with views back towards the campsite you’ve just left and across the High Coast archipelago.
If you’re hiking Wanderlust, you follow the coastline past several beautiful little beaches until you reach the shallow sandy beach at Kälsviken, where The Original joins up. This is where most hikers stop for lunch before we head into the forest towards our campsite in Dal.
Once we’ve pitched our tents, we hike up Gyltberget for an outdoor workshop with Naturkompaniet and take in the incredible views from Gyltstenen. It’s going to be another amazing day.
Best lunch spot: Kälsviken
Best dinner spot: Campsite in Dal
Distance:
The Original: 13 km
Wanderlust: 9 km
Time: appoxx 6h hiking (exl breaks)
Other info: Outdoor courses with Naturkompaniet
Shortcut:
If you’re hiking The Original and feel that the first day was a little too challenging, you can take a shorter route and join Wanderlust.
Adventure Loop:
If you’re hiking Wanderlust and feel that the first day was a little too short, you can join The Original for the hike up to Tärnättutsikten.
By lunchtime, both The Original and Wanderlust usually reach Kälsviken, which is the perfect spot for lunch before we continue towards the campsite.
Our second campsite is set in an open area at the foot of Gyltberget, just outside Skuleskogen National Park. Here, we open up a small café and kick off a fun and relaxed three-event challenge.
From the campsite, it’s about a 30-minute hike up Gyltberget, where you’ll also find the impressive Gyltstenen and sweeping views in every direction. Just below Gyltstenen, Naturkompaniet hosts an outdoor workshop.
Some choose to relax down at camp, but most make their way up to the top of Gyltberget.
Our second campsite has access to running water. You can also hike over to Dalsjöfallet for a refreshing natural shower.
At the top of the mountain next to the campsite, Naturkompaniet hosts an outdoor skills workshop. Pick up plenty of useful tips and tricks.
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The Hike Day 3.
High Coast trail, Skuleberget and After-Hike
Today, The Original and Wanderlust follow the same route. We hike along the High Coast Trail over Getsvedjeberget and continue towards the grand finale – the finish line at the top of Skuleberget.
Skuleberget offers a proper final climb, but the reward is spectacular: some of the most beautiful views in Sweden. Before long, you’ll be standing at the finish line, on top of the High Coast World Heritage Site. After taking in the views and enjoying a well-earned break at the Summit Cabin, we head down to FriluftsByn, where the adventure wraps up with the After-Hike, campfires and live music.
We follow the High Coast Trail to Skuleberget. From there, the dramatic final climb begins. Choose between Grottstigen or Höga Kustenstigen.
Grottstigen is considerably steeper and includes sections with stairs. Take your time, encourage each other and stop for plenty of breaks. Before you know it, you’ll be at the top.
You can also leave your backpack with a guide before starting the climb up Skuleberget. You’ll get it back when you return to FriluftsByn.
That feeling. We’ve been out on the trail for three days, and now we’ve made it. With all the experiences and new friendships along the way, it’ll feel like we’ve been out here for a week.
The final stage – with one of the most dramatic finishes a hike could ask for. From our campsite in Dal, we follow the High Coast Trail over Getsvedjeberget towards the mighty Skuleberget. You decide whether to take the steep Grottstigen past Kungsgrottan (not suitable for dogs) or Höga Kustenstigen, which follows the southern side of Skuleberget.
Once at the top, you’re rewarded with some of the most spectacular views in the World Heritage Site. After crossing the finish line at the summit, we hike down Höga Kustenstigen to FriluftsByn, where we celebrate the achievement at the After-Hike.
Distance:
The Original: 10 km
Wanderlust: 10 km
Time: ca 5h hike (exl breaks)
The views from the top of the World Heritage Site are among the most beautiful in Sweden.
The finish line. Hugs, photos, cheers and a chance to sit down and enjoy something tasty at the Summit Cabin.
After taking in the views from the top of Skuleberget, we hike down to FriluftsByn to celebrate what we’ve achieved.
High Coast Hike is one of Europe’s most popular hiking adventures and has attracted curious beginners and experienced hikers from all over the world since 2013. Welcome to an unforgettable adventure filled with spectacular nature, outdoor workshops and a great sense of community in the High Coast World Heritage Site.
HIGH COAST HIKE
Choose your adventure!
The High Coast Hike is one of Europe’s most popular hiking adventures, bringing together hikers from all over the world. Experience three days of spectacular nature, memorable moments, and great company. Choose the adventure that suits you best.
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 »
With lighter packing, it becomes easier to enjoy the hike. We transport your tent and sleeping bag — giving you more room for the experience.
HIGH COAST HIKE
So much to look forward to!
Spectacular scenery, a great atmosphere, new skills, and time to simply slow down and enjoy the moment – there are plenty of reasons to join the High Coast Hike.
Click through below for a taste of what awaits along the trail.
Want to hear how others have experienced the adventure? Join the Facebook group High Coast Hikers and discover stories, tips, and inspiration from fellow hikers.
Participants group on Facebook >>
BEAUTIFUL NATURE »
Experience the area that has been voted Swedens most stunning nature. Here you find information about the hike and the program
GOOD VIBES »
The adventure is known for the great atmosphere, the pre-evening hangouts, relaxing by the campfire, and the legendary after-hike celebration.
COURSES & SEMINARS »
Before and during the hike you can take part in seminars from FriluftsByn, Naturkompaniet and Woolpower.
YOUR HIKE - YOUR PACE »
Some come to challenge themselves, others to slow down and take it all in.
Choose the adventure that gives you the balance that feels right for you.
WHICH ADVENTURE SUITS YOU BEST?
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.
First time? Here are some tips >>
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 >>
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