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High Coast Trail

High Coast Trail — the trail guide

The High Coast Trail is a 125.9 km trek in Sweden, typically walked in 4-6 days, with 2997 m of total ascent. It rates Moderate on our published rubric (24 m of gain per km, topping out at 237 m).

The High Coast Trail explores Sweden's remarkable UNESCO coastline, where post-glacial uplift has created dramatic cliffs and island scenery. Red granite mountains rise directly from the Baltic, while pine forests and traditional fishing villages provide a quintessentially Swedish atmosphere. The trail is well-marked with regular shelter options.

Quick facts

Distance125.9 km
Total ascent2997 m
Typical duration4-6 days
Difficulty (computed)Moderate
Steepness24 m gain per km
High point237 m
CountrySweden
RegionSweden

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Moderate" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point -3 m · high point 237 m · 2997 m total ascent over 125.9 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan-2°-7°75 mm
Feb-1°-7°46 mm
Mar3°-5°44 mm
Apr7°-1°41 mm
May14°4°40 mm
Jun19°10°55 mm
Jul21°12°81 mm
Aug19°12°89 mm
Sep14°8°71 mm
Oct8°3°79 mm
Nov2°-2°76 mm
Dec0°-6°75 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the High Coast Trail?

The High Coast Trail is 125.9 km, and most hikers complete it in 4-6 days. Total elevation gain is 2997 m.

How difficult is the High Coast Trail?

It rates Moderate on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 24 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 237 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the High Coast Trail is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the High Coast Trail?

In Sweden. The route starts near 62.822, 17.990 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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