Höga Kustenleden
Photo: Erik Andreasson, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Höga Kustenleden (High Coast Trail) is a long-distance trail in Sweden's High Coast, spanning about 140 km from Hornöberget in the south to Örnsköldsvik in the north. It traverses the High Coast World Heritage Area, offering a unique mix of coastal cliffs, islands, deep forests, and mountains. Hikers will experience elevations up to 286 m at Skuleberget, the trail's highest point, providing views of the Baltic Sea and surrounding landscape. A full trek usually takes 5-7 days, but shorter trips covering select stages are also possible.
UnderstandThe Höga Kustenleden runs through the heart of the High Coast (Höga Kusten), a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dramatic post-glacial rebound, an ongoing geological process where the land rises after being…
PrepareThe Höga Kustenleden is well-marked, but carrying a map or GPS app is helpful, especially in forested or remote areas. The trail includes uneven terrain with roots, rocks, and some steep climbs.
Get in
WalkThe hike begins at the High Coast Bridge (Högakustenbron), near Hornöberget. Hornöberget is little more than a bus stop and parking area beside Hotell Höga Kusten, but the trail starts directly beside the hotel.
Go nextIf you've enjoyed the scenic beauty of the Höga Kustenleden, Sweden offers a wide range of other fantastic long-distance trails to explore.
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Höga Kustenleden" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Erik Andreasson, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons