Höga Kusten

Mt. Skuleberget offers some of the High Coast of Sweden's most exciting views and hiking. Enjoy magnificent views of forests and sea, interesting geology and end up at the small restaurant at the top. You can also take the easy way up by cable lift. Hiking routes at Mt. Skuleberget: The south trail: Starting at Friluftsbyn on the south side of Mt. Skuleberget. An easier trail, not too steep, to the top of the mountain. The north trail: An almost forgotten trail on the north side of Mt. Skuleberget. Starting at Naturum Höga Kusten, on the east side of Mt. Skuleberget. A longer trail that pass through deep forests before reaching the top. The east trail: A short and very steep trail to the top of the mountain. Lots of stairs on the way up. Also passes a small cave. Starting at Naturum Höga Kusten, on the east side of Mt. Skuleberget. The top trail: A short trail on the top of Mt. Skuleberget with amazing views in all directions. Starting at the restaurant on the top of the mountain.

Skuleskogen National Park is an area with lots of hiking trails combining high mountains, deep forests and a coast that is unparallelled in Swedish nature. The most popular places to visit are Slåttdalsskrevan, Mt. Slåttdalsberget, Tärnättvattnet and Tärnättholmarna. The national park has three entrances - south, west and north. Click on the link below for a map. Possible hiking routes for a 1-day hike: The south trail: Starting at the south entrance. Hike along the High Coast Trail to Slåttdalsskrevan and Mt. Slåttdalsberget. Continue to Tärnättvattnet and then to Tärnättholmarna before hiking back to the south entrance. About 7 km. The west trail: A shorter hike starting at the west entrance. There are two viewpoints on this trail, Långtjärnhällorna and Nylandsruten. You can also hike to Skrattabborrtjärn and then come back to the starting point. Around 7 km. The north trail: Starting from the north entrance. Hike along the High Coast Trail to Slåttdalsskrevan and Mt. Slåttdalsberget. You will pass the beautiful Salsviken on the way. Around 7 km.

The distinct shape of Balesudden is a magnificent scenery in the High Coast of Sweden. Inside this nature reserve are deep forests, high mountain views, small coves and a magical small lake with crystal clear water. This nature reserve offers many exciting discoveries for those who want to come closer to the High Coast. You can reach Balesudden from the south at Köpmanholmen or from the north at Sandlågan. The High Coast Trail passes through Balesudden. See link below for a map.

Rotsidan is a four kilometer long coastal area with flat diabase cliffs framed with windswept pines and spruces. A geological interesting place, easy accessed and perfect for sun bathing and short hiking. Start your hike in the fishing village Barsta closeby. Hike past the old chapel and continue the short trail about 2 km to Rotsidan. For an even longer hike, start at Bönhamn, another fishing village a bit north of Rotsidan.

This nature reserve offers some really exciting geology along the hiking trails. Starting from the sea bath there are two trails on the south side passing some unique formed rocks, rubble fields and strangly formed cliffs. On the north side is one trail passing a small lake and later ends up at two tunnel caves, which are unique for Scandinavia. Click the link below for a map.