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High Coast Trail, Sweden: what it is and when to go
High Coast Trail is a hiking trail in Sweden (Höga Kusten-leden etapp 2) (Härnösand). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 19 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 23. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hiking trail in Sweden · Hiking
- Local name
- Höga Kusten-leden etapp 2
- Where
- Sweden
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ARN Stockholm, 355 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- National
- From
- Lövvik
- To
- Gavik
- Coordinates
- 62.83887, 18.14013
What it is and where
High Coast Trail is a hiking trail in Sweden (Höga Kusten-leden etapp 2) (Härnösand).
It is in Härnösand, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 25 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 62.83887, 18.14013; the nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN, Stockholm), 355 km as the crow flies. How to get around Sweden (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- National
- From
- Lövvik
- To
- Gavik
It is one of the Hiking places in Sweden. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit High Coast Trail is May to September.
- JanPossible5:25
- FebPossible8:21
- MarPossible11:16
- AprPossible14:31
- MayBest time17:32
- JunBest time19:37
- JulBest time18:41
- AugBest time15:48
- SepBest time12:35
- OctPossible9:26
- NovBetter not6:19
- DecPossible4:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 23. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Sweden in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Sweden
To enter Sweden there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Sweden checklist. Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 1177 health advice line.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- NipstuganHiking1.9 km
- Nora ChurchChurch building in Kramfors Municipality, Sweden4.7 km
- Valkallen ToppstuganHiking5.4 km
- High Coast TrailHiking trail in Sweden5.4 km
- Käringbergsudden lighthouseLighthouse in Kramfors Municipality, south Bothnian coast, Sweden5.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Sweden guide.
More in Sweden: Hiking
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Stockholm Archipelago Trail: discontinuous trail across islands in the Stockholm archipelago between Arholma and Landsort
- Sörmlandsleden: hiking trail in Södermanland County, Sweden
- Blåhammarens Mountain Station
- Ingegerdsleden: hiking trail in Sweden
- STF Alesjaure Mountain cabin: Swedish mountain cabin
Every Sweden place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is High Coast Trail?
It is a hiking trail in Sweden (Höga Kusten-leden etapp 2 in the local language).
When is the best time to visit High Coast Trail?
May to September. In June there are 19 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 23.
How do you get to High Coast Trail?
The nearest main airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), 355 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Sweden is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Sweden map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Nipstugan, Nora Church, Valkallen Toppstugan. The rest is in the Sweden guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about High Coast Trail on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.