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| + | The High Coast Trail (Swedish: Höga Kustenleden) is a 129 km (80.2 mile) long trail on the east coast of central Sweden. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
| − | '''Length:''' | + | '''Length:''' 129 km (80.2mi) |
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| + | '''Standard direction(s) of travel:''' [[Nobo]], although [[sobo]] is also easily possible | ||
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| − | '''Season:''' | + | '''Season:''' Spring, summer, autumn, (winter) |
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'''Trail Association:''' <!-- Link to LTW article for trail org --> | '''Trail Association:''' <!-- Link to LTW article for trail org --> | ||
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== Permits and Regulations == | == Permits and Regulations == | ||
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| − | Sweden has a right-to-roam. Campfire restrictions may be in place depending on the season. | + | * Sweden has a right-to-roam. Campfire restrictions may be in place depending on the season. |
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== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
=== Online Maps === | === Online Maps === | ||
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=== Printed Maps === | === Printed Maps === | ||
| − | A small trail booklet with essential information is available. The maps are not very detailed. | + | * A small trail booklet with essential information is available. The maps are not very detailed. |
== Information Resources == | == Information Resources == | ||
=== Websites === | === Websites === | ||
<!-- Ie www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail --> | <!-- Ie www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail --> | ||
| − | https://www.hogakusten.com/en/highcoasttrail | + | * https://www.hogakusten.com/en/highcoasttrail |
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=== Apps === | === Apps === | ||
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=== Other === | === Other === | ||
| − | The trail is clearly marked with large signposts and abundant orange blazes on rocks and trees in both directions. | + | * The trail is clearly marked with large signposts and abundant orange blazes on rocks and trees in both directions. |
== Sections == | == Sections == | ||
<!-- Does the trail have recognized sections, such as the desert/sierra/norcal/oregon/washington sections on the PCT? --> | <!-- Does the trail have recognized sections, such as the desert/sierra/norcal/oregon/washington sections on the PCT? --> | ||
| − | The official guide book and website list 13 sections: | + | * The official guide book and website list 13 sections: |
# Hornöberget - Lövvik (9.8km) | # Hornöberget - Lövvik (9.8km) | ||
# Lövvik - Fjärdbotten (9.6km) | # Lövvik - Fjärdbotten (9.6km) | ||
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== Water == | == Water == | ||
<!-- Is water plentiful, scarce, seasonal? Does it vary by section? If standard water locations exist along this trail, such as on the triple crown trails, list of links to individual LTW articles. --> | <!-- Is water plentiful, scarce, seasonal? Does it vary by section? If standard water locations exist along this trail, such as on the triple crown trails, list of links to individual LTW articles. --> | ||
| − | All year round water is plentiful and safe to drink. The official trail guide lists reliable water sources (such as a hikers' tap in the village of | + | * All year round water is plentiful and safe to drink. The official trail guide lists reliable water sources (such as a hikers' tap in the village of |
| − | A tap not mentioned in the guide is in the village of Gavik, at [https://goo.gl/maps/NDsZfZKdGfdKRKocA this] location. | + | * A tap not mentioned in the guide is in the village of Gavik, at [https://goo.gl/maps/NDsZfZKdGfdKRKocA this] location. |
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== Weather == | == Weather == | ||
<!-- What type of weather should trail users expect to encounter? --> | <!-- What type of weather should trail users expect to encounter? --> | ||
| − | Weather depends strongly on the season. | + | * Weather depends strongly on the season. |
== Getting To and From the Trail == | == Getting To and From the Trail == | ||
<!-- Public transit, trailheads, road crossings, etc. --> | <!-- Public transit, trailheads, road crossings, etc. --> | ||
| − | When walking the trail nobo, the trail head at Hornöberget can be reached by bus from the train station of Härnösand, stopping at the High Coast Bridge (bus stop Hornöberget E4). Walking sobo, the town of Örnsköldsvik has a train station a short walk from the trail head. The trail crosses the E4 motorway near Ullånger. | + | |
| + | * When walking the trail [[nobo]], the trail head at Hornöberget can be reached by bus from the train station of Härnösand, stopping at the High Coast Bridge (bus stop Hornöberget E4). Walking [[sobo]], the town of Örnsköldsvik has a train station a short walk from the trail head. The trail crosses the E4 motorway near Ullånger. | ||
== Resupply == | == Resupply == | ||
<!-- Resupply information, including list of links to LTW articles for resupply locations. --> | <!-- Resupply information, including list of links to LTW articles for resupply locations. --> | ||
| − | The trail crosses several towns and villages, however, apart from Örnsköldsvik these towns only have basic shops/supermarkets and it is unlikely that you will find hiking | + | * The trail crosses several towns and villages, however, apart from Örnsköldsvik these towns only have basic shops/supermarkets and it is unlikely that you will find hiking gear there (e.g., stove fuel canisters). Örnsköldsvik has an outdoor store with a reasonable selection; moreover, it houses a Fjällräven outlet store somewhat out of the city centre. |
== Geographic Features == | == Geographic Features == | ||
<!-- Mountain rangers, rivers, deserts, glaciers, etc. --> | <!-- Mountain rangers, rivers, deserts, glaciers, etc. --> | ||
| − | Varied terrain ranging from large boulders to forest trails. In times of rainfall sections can be very wet or muddy/marshy. | + | * Varied terrain ranging from large boulders to forest trails. In times of rainfall, sections can be very wet or muddy/marshy. |
== Administrative Territories == | == Administrative Territories == | ||
<!-- Nations, states, national and state parks, national forests, etc., that this trail passes through. --> | <!-- Nations, states, national and state parks, national forests, etc., that this trail passes through. --> | ||
| − | The trail traverses Skuleskogens National Park. Detailed national park trail maps are available at both entrances (Entré Syd, Entré Nord). | + | * The trail traverses Skuleskogens National Park. Detailed national park trail maps are available at both entrances (Entré Syd, Entré Nord). |
== Online Communities == | == Online Communities == | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
| − | https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/trails/hoga-kustenleden/ | + | * https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/trails/hoga-kustenleden/ |
| − | https://www.hogakusten.com/en/highcoasttrail | + | * https://www.hogakusten.com/en/highcoasttrail |
[[Category: Sweden]] | [[Category: Sweden]] | ||
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The High Coast Trail (Swedish: Höga Kustenleden) is a 129 km (80.2 mile) long trail on the east coast of central Sweden.
Contents
Overview
Length: 129 km (80.2mi)
Standard direction(s) of travel: Nobo, although sobo is also easily possible
Season: Spring, summer, autumn, (winter)
Trail Association:
Permits and Regulations
- Sweden has a right-to-roam. Campfire restrictions may be in place depending on the season.
Maps
Online Maps
Printed Maps
- A small trail booklet with essential information is available. The maps are not very detailed.
Information Resources
Websites
Apps
Guidebooks
Other
- The trail is clearly marked with large signposts and abundant orange blazes on rocks and trees in both directions.
Sections
- The official guide book and website list 13 sections:
- Hornöberget - Lövvik (9.8km)
- Lövvik - Fjärdbotten (9.6km)
- Fjärdbotten - Gavik (12.8km)
- Gavik - Lappudden (11.5km)
- Lappudden - Ullånger (15km)
- Ullånger - Skoved (10.5km)
- Skoved - Skuleberget (6.8km)
- Skuleberget - Entré Syd (9.7km)
- Traversing Skuleskogens National Park (6.9km)
- Entré Nord - Köpmanholmen (7.0km)
- Köpmanholmen - Sandlågan (12.7km)
- Sandlågen - Svedjeholmen (11.6km)
- Svedjeholmen - Örnsköldsvik (4.7km)
Water
- All year round water is plentiful and safe to drink. The official trail guide lists reliable water sources (such as a hikers' tap in the village of
- A tap not mentioned in the guide is in the village of Gavik, at this location.
Weather
- Weather depends strongly on the season.
Getting To and From the Trail
- When walking the trail nobo, the trail head at Hornöberget can be reached by bus from the train station of Härnösand, stopping at the High Coast Bridge (bus stop Hornöberget E4). Walking sobo, the town of Örnsköldsvik has a train station a short walk from the trail head. The trail crosses the E4 motorway near Ullånger.
Resupply
- The trail crosses several towns and villages, however, apart from Örnsköldsvik these towns only have basic shops/supermarkets and it is unlikely that you will find hiking gear there (e.g., stove fuel canisters). Örnsköldsvik has an outdoor store with a reasonable selection; moreover, it houses a Fjällräven outlet store somewhat out of the city centre.
Geographic Features
- Varied terrain ranging from large boulders to forest trails. In times of rainfall, sections can be very wet or muddy/marshy.
Administrative Territories
- The trail traverses Skuleskogens National Park. Detailed national park trail maps are available at both entrances (Entré Syd, Entré Nord).
Online Communities
References
