Guided Mountain Hiking around Ammarfjället
6-day autumn hike along Vindelälven through Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve
Join a guided mountain hike around Ammarfjället – an autumn hike along one of Sweden's four national rivers, Vindelälven. We move through Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve, Europe's largest protected nature area, where hiking takes place without mobile coverage and on nature's terms.
Late summer and early autumn offer clear air, deep colors and a tranquility that is hard to find anywhere else. Around the magnificent Ammarfjället we follow a less traveled trail, giving us the opportunity to hike more undisturbed and close to nature.
We move between mountain cabins in a beautiful mountain environment and end the tour with a sauna – and for those who want, a refreshing swim in Vindelälven. As mountain guide, Jakob is responsible for safety, route choices and planning, so you can let go of the practical aspects and fully focus on nature, hiking and fellowship in the group.
Your guide: Jakob Wilson
Certified mountain guide & nature guide
With great love for the mountains and forests, Jakob sets out on numerous trips in the area. His love for Ammarnäs and the surrounding areas grew during his mountain guide training in Storuman. In summer he spends time hiking, running and other outdoor activities. In winter he loves being on skis in all its forms.
Hiking stages
Ammarnäs → Servestugan
We take a boat across Lake Tjulträsk for about an hour, traveling through a fantastic valley. Then we begin the first day's short hike which is uphill all the way to the first cabin.
Servestugan → Skidbäckstugan
We'll start the day with some uphill and get up over the mountain with fantastic views over Ammarfjället and also Västerbotten's highest mountain. The day will be a lot of ups and downs before arriving at Skidbäckstugan with a nice view over Lajvadalen.
Skidbäckstugan → Dalovardo
On the third day we'll hike through wonderful mountain birch forest where the first half is up to a pass where we then descend towards Dalovardo cabin. There we'll join the Vindelvaggi trail which is an old trade route to Norway.
Dalovardo → Mankefors
Here we start walking along the Vindelälven river and look up at the mighty mountain peaks of Ammarfjället. This entire stage will have fairly easy gradient. This day will be a relatively short hiking day to the next cabin.
Mankeforsen → Rävfallsstugan
This is the last longer easy hiking section with gentle downhill gradient where we can expect a wonderful evening with wood-fired sauna and bathing.
Rävfallsstugan → Höbäcken
The last short flat hike along Vindelälven, to then be picked up at Höbäcken. Once in Ammarnäs we take a final evening in this incredibly warm and friendly village, with dinner at Guidecenter where we also stay.
Day 7: Departure
Route map
Included
- Guiding during 6 days of hiking in the Swedish mountains
- 5 nights accommodation in cozy mountain cabins
- 1 night accommodation after the hike before departure
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the hike
- All local transport
Not included
- Travel to and from Ammarnäs
- Personal travel insurance
Prerequisites & difficulty
The tour will have stretches with hiking between 11 and 20 km per day. In total we will hike 75 km in 6 days. Since we walk between cabins, the pack will be a bit lighter, about 12-15 kg depending on how much beyond the packing list you bring.
To be able to join the tour, it is recommended that you can walk and be outdoors long days with a pack on your back. That you have walked up to 20 km and also hiked several days outdoors. If you are unsure, contact us and we'll see what suits you.
Food is included, but it will be distributed and we will help carry it during the trip so leave room for it.