High Coast Hike – Wanderlust is an adventure for those who want to embark on a magnificent hike but desire a bit more time for breaks.

The hike remains challenging as we carry all our equipment, but you will have plenty of time to sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views or take a swim in the lakes in the forest or by a sandy beach along the coast.

Regardless of which experiences you choose, we all arrive at the same night camp.

Most participants arrive on Wednesday to join the pre-evening activities, and the adventure concludes on Saturday evening with an after-hike gathering in the Outdoor Village.

Highlights:

• Hike through the World Heritage Site
• The great atmosphere
• Courses & seminars
• Time for relaxation

Wednesday:
Check-in & Pre-evening Activities. (Optional)

Thursday:
Buses to the starting point and a hike of approximately 8 km to the communal night camp where Woolpower hosts a workshop.

Friday:
Hike of approximately 10 km to the communal night camp.
+ Opportunity for an extra experience tour in the morning up to a viewpoint and in the evening up Gyltberget where Naturkompaniet holds a lecture.

Saturday:
Hike of approximately 10 km
+ Opportunity for an extra experience tour up Getsvedjeberget. Finish at the top of Skuleberget followed by After-Hike in the Outdoor Village.

Sunday:
Personal experiences in the High Coast.

For a more detailed description of the hike:

• Experience the World Heritage Site »

For a more detailed program and schedule:

• High Coast Hike Program »

In the registration fee for The Original, the following are included:

• Outdoor Collective T-Shirt
• Bus transport from the Outdoor Village
• Seven meals of freeze-dried outdoor food
• Map of the hike
• Seminar with Woolpower and Naturkompaniet
• Admission to the After-Hike
• Free tent spot in the Outdoor Village from Saturday to Sunday.

It’s important that you bring mandatory equipment, including – clothing, backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, camping stove, and additional items for your safety.

You should also bring snacks, coffee, tea, and other beverages. Water is available in nature.

For more information:
Mandatory Equipment >>

Wanderlust is classified as ”moderate” 3/5 due to the distances and the time available. However, you still need to prepare your body. There are steep ascents and descents, and the terrain varies.

With the right preparations, Wanderlust is possible for most people, and over the years, well-prepared families with children have also hiked the trail. It often depends on your overall fitness combined with acclimating your body by hiking with a packed backpack before the adventure, gradually increasing the weight in the backpack step by step.

We hike approximately 10 kilometers per day, where on day two and three, you have the opportunity to go on ”explorer rounds” together with The Original if you feel like experiencing more.

If you experience challenges with your knees, back, or shoulders, you can also get assistance in transporting some of your gear back to the Outdoor Village on day three, allowing you to hike with a lighter pack on the last day.

We do everything to ensure that you have the best opportunity to enjoy the magnificent nature and the great camaraderie – but much depends on how well you’ve prepared.

If you feel uncertain, an alternative could be to register for Wanderlust Light, where we help transport tents and sleeping bags between the different night camps.

During the over 10 years we’ve been organizing the High Coast Hike, few individuals have had to interrupt their hike. But it can happen.

Often, it’s because they haven’t properly packed their backpack with the gear they’re bringing or haven’t prepared their bodies by hiking with a backpack. For others, it may be an old injury resurfacing.

Regardless of the reason, the result is often sore shoulders, back, or knees, making it tough to complete The Original.

However, we do everything we can to help you continue participating in the adventure:

1. We suggest shortcuts that allow you to miss some of the views but take it a bit easier.
2. We can assist in transporting parts of your gear in some places. This is possible at Entré Syd and at the second night camp.
3. You’ll receive transportation back to the Outdoor Village where you can set up camp and receive suggestions for personal tours before meeting up with the rest of the group on day 3.
4. You’ll receive transportation back to the Outdoor Village where you can relax and prepare for the After-Hike.

Our goal is for you to still have a great experience, even if things don’t go exactly as planned this time.

The High Coast Hike attracts adventurers and leisure hikers from all over the world. From experienced hikers to curious beginners. Solo adventurers to groups of friends, couples, and families.