Sonfjället – home of the brown bear

A stunning day hike through various types of vegetation, ranging from dense primeval forests to arid, rocky plains, remnants of the last inland ice caps. Along the way, we may come across traces of bears, moose, and reindeer. Sonfjället National Park is also home to some of the rarer bird species, such as the golden eagle, the willow ptarmigan, and the golden plover (also known as the hiker’s companion). And if the timing is right, we might even find cloudberries, also known as the Swedish gold.

Through forests and over mountains

We will start our day in Dalsvallen, an old forest workers settlement which nowadays rents out cabins and camping spots. Here we will get to know each other while we enjoy a kokkaffe (or tea) and a Swedish snack. After this lunch bags will be handed out and we are ready to be on our way!

The first part of our hike takes us through dense forest in which you can almost feel the presence of brown bears. If we’re lucky we will even find some tracks. The higher up the mountain we walk the more open the forests becomes until finally we reach the majestic open and rocky mountain area high up in the park.

• Trekking distance: approximately 13 km
• Lunch included
• Duration: approximately 6-7 hours
• Start/Finish: 60 minutes from Lofsdalen
• Start time: 8.30 in the morning