Look up, take it all in, and let every step reveal another unforgettable view. Every hike in Åre has something special to offer, but if spectacular scenery is what you're after, we've rounded up five favorite trails that deliver truly extraordinary mountain views.
1. Totthummeln around and up
Elevation gain: 515 m | Length: 3,3 km
Totthummeln is the small hill on the east side of the village, just above Tott Hotell. The trail offers lush vegetation on the way up. An easy to reach summit with a stunning view both to the east and west. A frequent after work hike for locals.
Find it: Take trail 212 Trollstigen from Åre Square and rejoin trail 213 on level with Hotell Fjällgården. Hold your left when the trail enters the forest at the foot of the small hill.
2. Lillådammen
Elevation gain: 290 m | Length: 7 km out and return
The first reward is reached right after you’ve passed the tarn Byxtjärn and the small birch forest. Suddenly the landscape opens up in front of you and Mt Åreskutan appears in all its glory. To the right lake Kallsjön with surrounding villages an the mountain range Skäckerfjällen. Take a pause at the shore of the small lake Lillådammen before you head back.
Find it: Start at Fröå Gruva and follow trail 221.
3. Copperhill – Björnen
Drop: 180 m | Length: 2,1 km one way
This is usually a trail recommended to take from Björnen and climb to Copperhill Mountain Lodge in order to set the hotel and its amazing view as a goal for the hike. But our tip is to reverse the hike (or take it both ways). The most beautiful part is after the first climb from the hotel, at the height just north of it. The trail moves through lush greenery with Mt Åreskutan in sight.
Find it: Take the trail just north of Copperhill Mountain Lodge. Follow trail 222 to Björnen.
4. The summit of Mt Åreskutan
Climb: 146 m (or 1000 m) | Length: 2 km (or 5 km) one way
The easiest way to reach the top of Mt Åreskutan is to hike from the mountain station of the cable car. The toughest way ist to follow the Vertical K-trail. There are also two less tough (but longer) trails to choose, one at 8,1 km (trail 214) or 9,1 km (trail 215 – the East trail). Make sure to take a coffee and a waffle at Toppstugan – Sweden’s highest situated café.
Find it: Follow trail 214b from the cable car and gondola top stations.
The top of Mt Åreskutan; a view worth every step.
Photo: Anette Andersson
5. Suljätten
Elevation gain: 345 m | Distance: 3 km (6 km round trip)
Rising almost alone above the shores of Lake Kallsjön, Suljätten stands proudly on what locals on the Åre side of the valley like to call the "back side" of Åreskutan. Start your hike from the mountain pasture at Lillvallen or from Konäs by the lake.
The trail begins through lush, species-rich forest before climbing into open mountain terrain. At the summit, you'll be rewarded with sweeping 360-degree views of the Kall Valley, the Skäcker Mountains, and Åreskutan. It's a great hike for families looking for a rewarding challenge—and don't forget to share the legendary tale of Suljätten along the way.
Hitta fram: Från Järpen följer ni väg 336 mot Kallsedet. Följ sedan skylten norr om Konäs mot Suljätten och kör runt 3 kilometer till Lillvallen.
PS 1 Keep in mind that the weather can change quickly so make sure to bring clothes to keep you warm and dry through a rain shower or cold winds. DS.
PS 2 There is no shame in turning back. The mountain will be there an other day for you. Better safe than sorry. DS.
P.S. Help keep the mountains just as beautiful for the next visitor. Pack out everything you bring with you and leave nature exactly as you found it. You can read more about Sweden's Right of Public Access and how to enjoy it responsibly here.
