Discover Hemavan: Fells, hiking and winter sports

If you’re looking for a hotel in Hemavan, it’s worth first considering the activities you want to shape your stay. The destination combines hiking trails in the fell landscape, the Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve and winter sports. The Kungsleden runs through Vindelfjällen between Hemavan and Ammarnäs, in Sweden’s largest nature reserve. The entire long-distance trail stretches for more than 450 kilometres from Hemavan in the south to Abisko in the north.

Hiking trails and Naturum

The Kungsleden section between Hemavan and Ammarnäs runs inside the Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve, except for the first and last two kilometres at either end. The Fjällbotaniska Trädgården garden is on a ridge above Naturum in Hemavan, near the start of the Kungsleden and 600 metres above sea level. A 400-metre-long, surfaced gravel path runs through the garden. At Naturum Vindelfjällen in Hemavan, family-friendly exhibitions provide information about the region’s animals, plants, geology and cultural history.

One endpoint of the Lapplandsleden is at Naturum Vindelfjällen in Hemavan; the 190-kilometre ski and hiking route connects Hemavan with Borgafjäll. The Drottningleden starts at Naturum; alternatively, you can take the Centrumliften uphill. The Hemavan Gondol is intended for mountain hikers and cyclists; its operation is seasonal.

Summer hikes

The Storkittelrundan is a loop of about 3.5 kilometres. It starts at the upper station of the Hemavan Gondol and passes Storkitteltjärn and a viewpoint with a wind shelter. A nine-kilometre summer route starts at Naturum and the Fjällbotaniska Trädgården. At Vacker utsikt, it branches off from the Kungsleden towards Laisaliden and continues into the high mountains, crossing Mortsbäcken waterfall on a bridge along the way. Another trail starts in central Hemavan, follows a stream with several small waterfalls and joins the Kungsleden near the tree line. Trail conditions can vary by season.

Skiing, fishing and paddling

Hemavan’s ski area includes nine lifts, 36 runs, three children’s areas, two snow parks and a ski-cross arena. Its facilities may change from season to season. The Kobåsspåret is an approximately ten-kilometre ski trail for cross-country skiing, skating and touring. It starts at Naturum; the route initially follows the beginning of the Kungsleden to a point beyond the top of the Centrumliften. Access to and grooming of the winter trail may vary by season.

Hemavan offers both easily accessible fishing spots for families and more challenging waters for experienced sport anglers. Fishing regulations, permits and local water conditions may change. You can paddle a canoe, kayak or SUP on peaceful mountain lakes and rivers; water levels and local conditions vary seasonally. Cycling routes combine country roads and forest tracks, eventually leading up into the mountains; trail conditions may also vary seasonally.

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