Easier Trail Options

Take the whole family out for a run, stopping along the way at babbling streams, scenic viewpoints and other exciting spots. There’s no need to rush when running with children – the most important thing is to have fun! As always with activities involving kids, it’s a good idea to have a tasty, energy-boosting snack in your pocket for when their legs start to tire. Here, we suggest a few easier trails that are also perfect if you’re not yet an experienced mountain runner.

Trails to Lillådammen and Byxtjärn

DISTANCE 7 km

Trail 221 takes you towards Lillådammen and Byxtjärn and is ideal for running with children or if you’re new to trail running. The trail starts at Fröå Gruva and, after a few kilometres, it splits towards the two different tarns. Byxtjärn is a little closer, while Lillådammen offers a slightly narrower path and is a bit further away. To save energy, we recommend walking on the uphill sections and running where possible. The return journey is mostly downhill. You follow the same route back to the starting point (the distance given is for the full return route). The perfect reward after your run is the lunch served at Bergstugan in Fröå!

FIND IT Trail 221c

Stendalsrundan

ELEVATION 410 m | DISTANCE 10,3 km

Take the ski lifts VM6:an and Hummelliften up to Mörvikshummeln, then follow the signs to trail 210. Super exciting to ride the ski lift without skis, and with dangling legs watch everything moving around under your feet! Alternatively, to skip a few height meters along the way, you take the lift VM8:an up, and get to run down the hill almost all the way. On the plateau above Rödkullen ski lifts is a nice spot to take a break, with an amazing view and some tarns to dip the toes into. The trail goes down in the valley Stendalen with a nice view towards Mullfjället in the west and then turns east with lovely downhill run through mountain birches towards the village.

FIND IT Trail 201

Solstigen

ELEVATION 160 m | DISTANCE 3,9 km

Solstigen is one of the locals’ favourite trails and has been in use for over a century which means it’s well-trodden. Begin your run at the funicular (Bergbanan) mountain station by Fjällgården and continue through the forests on the slope of Totthummeln. Circa halfway through, the trail turns and takes you down to Åre Square via a nice village road.

FIND IT Trail 219

Åtorpsrundan

ELEVATION 90 m | DISTANCE 4,2 km

Fröå Gruva, with its open-air museum built around the old copper mine, offers plenty of options when it comes to trails for both running and hiking, especially for beginners and younger runners. The Åtorpsrundan trail runs through the forest from Fröå Gruva and loops back again. We recommend stopping at the shed, where you’ll find a barbecue area with plenty of wood available for anyone to use – the perfect spot to refuel with your food of choice. Be sure to take some time to explore the open-air museum as well!

FIND IT Trail 225