There are many showing interest in hiking Via Suecia, both as a thru-hike and in sections. Thats awesome! We are thrilled to be your best support ever on your journey.
The first beta-test of our coming app is done. We’ll look into the feedback and keep on making it even better. Launch date could be late March/early May.
The first out hiking Via Suecia is starting January 14th. Posting will be on Facebook.
Remember – we are a non-profit member driven organisation. For hikers by hikers.
We are happy to announce that the work on our hiking app is so far that we asked some of our friends to beta test it right now. It will be a smartphone application much in the spirit of the Guthook Guides. We work to include a set of tools needed for thru-hiking—a map, guidebook (eventually) and water reports. It will function off-line and crowdsource updated information about trail conditions, trail angels and campsites when online. We hope to have it ready in early 2022.
For only 600 SEK/year we will give you the best support ever in Swedish hiking! Because we want you to succeed. We will be by your side every step with advice on Trail Angels, food, gas and whatever you might need. By choosing a non-profit, member driven organization instead of a private company you also support a good cause. Facebook!
Soon Christmas is here! Thinking about a gift for that special person in your life? Why not give something from our Trail Shop? That way you’ll not only bring joy but also support our cause! Here’s the link to our shop! https://www.viasuecia.com/shop/
We are proud to announce that Ruth Aaqqii arrived at approx. 12:15 pm on Sunday November 14th in Smygehuk. She started at 9:30 pm July 21st at Treriksröset. According to her notes she finished on day 117 and walked a total of 2.636 km. Ruth is the second official women to hike The Via Suecia as a thru-hike. Congratulations Ruth! Well done!
The 50/50 Challenge is for you who would like to divide your Swedish Hike into two halves in 3 years. We have made some minor changes to it, basically mowing your mid-starting point to Sälen. This is especially good because Sälen has many facilities and it’s also easier to reach. You start your SOBO/NOBO where the Southern Kungsleden starts. Just across the road is where the buss stops, and there are several places to sleep if you need to. In the Mountain Lodge Högfällshotellet there is shower, restaurant, and an ICA shop if you want to re- or supply. From the start there is a short way to the first cabin, Östfjällsstugan, if you NOBO. We are also introducing our winterlogo! Happy trails! https://www.viasuecia.com/50-50-challenge/
We are trying to find a better way between Vålådalen and Kallsedet. So we thought a short funicular passing the water of Indalsälven at Duved would do the trick. We had a look and made a small film about it: https://youtu.be/NfXmuRR5owA
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Finally there! After 113 days on the trail Kim Norberg reached Smygehuk this morning. She’s thereby first hiker to have hiked the full length of Via Suecia, a distance of approximately 2600 kilometer.
The last couple of weeks have been hard. Kim Norberg’s feet have been hurting, it’s dark, wet and cold. No other hikers are out on the trail.
It’s been a learning experience, she says.
– I have learned not to expect too much. In the beginning, if something didn’t go according to my plans, I went ballistic. Now I don’t make strict plans anymore and I expect things not to go the way I planned.
– Another learning is that you can cope with much more than you think.
She started her journey July 10th from Treriksröset together with her boyfriend Lukas Mayers. He hiked along with her halfway to Grövelsjön.
Since then Kim Norberg has been alone on the trail, with “guests” coming and going.
– Two weeks ago Lukas and my Mum hiked with me for a day. That really cheered me up!
– The last couple of days Peter Bergström (a fellow thru hiker) made me company.
The best experience according to Kim Norberg has been all the people she has met along the trail. Especially other long–distance hikers.
In the mountains, but especially during the end of the hike she has spent a lot of time alone
– It’s also an experience, to learn to cope with being alone in the nature, she says
When Via Suecia reach Kim Norberg she’s taking a last break five kilometers from Smygehuk. She just had a video call with Lukas, who is at home in Sala.
– I’m so happy to stop walking! I will just breathe and relax when this is done
– People don’t believe me when I say that I actually aren’t a person who like to be outdoors and train. Still I managed this.
