Östersund - Åre
- 8 days, self-guided -

OVERVIEW

The St. Olav Path, or S:t Olavsleden, is the world’s northernmost pilgrim path, stretching 580 km from Selånger in Sweden to Trondheim in Norway. The trail leads over mountains, through deep forests and along lakes, passing historic sites connected to the legacy of St. Olav. It is often called Scandinavia’s answer to the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

This stage starts in Östersund, the capital of the Swedish province of Jämtland. From there, the trail crosses the peaceful islands of Frösön and Rödön, offering beautiful views of the Swedish mountains, before continuing through rural countryside toward the ski village of Åre. Rest days or combined stages are possible – ask us for the options

01. Travel day – Overnight in Östersund

Östersund is a lively town with shops, cafés and one of Sweden’s finest attractions: Jamtli Open-Air Museum (Museum of the Year 2013). Easily reached by train or plane.

02. Östersund – Rödön (ca. 23 km)

Across Frösön island, passing Sweden’s northernmost rune stone, towards Rödön peninsula.

03. Rödön – Vaplan (ca. 22 km)

Past farms, hills and St. Olav’s spring at Vikeränget.

04. Vaplan – Alsen (ca. 19 km)

Easy walking with mountain views and prehistoric rock carvings at Glösa.

05. Alsen – Mörsil (ca. 25 km)

A long, demanding day through forest and hills with rewarding lake view.

06. Mörsil – Hålland (ca. 20 km)

Follow the Indalsälven River past Ristafallet waterfall.

07. Hålland – Åre (ca. 21 km)

Arrive in Åre, Sweden’s ski capital, via forests, meadows and the ‘troll path’.

08. Travel day

You can travel back from Åre by taking the train – to Östersund (where there is a airport), Stockholm or Trondheim.

Optional

You can divide these days into two walks:

Östersund - Rödön (ca. 23 km) into Östersund - Frösön (ca. 10 km) and Frösön - Rödön (ca. 13 km). This gives you time to visit the Frösö church and pilgrim center.
Alsen - Mörsil (ca. 25 km) into Alsen - Kluk (ca. 10 km) and Kluk - Mörsil (ca. 15 km).

Most meals are included, but this depends on the accommodation chosen at each location. We are happy to walk through the itinerary with you so you know exactly which meals are included where. Gluten-free or vegetarian meals are possible (may cost extra). Vegan meals are available in most places, but might be challenging for some accommodations - but we can help with menu options. If meals are not available, either a restaurant is nearby or a kitchen is available for self-catering.