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Jakobshöjden 8-20km round trip

The first summit tour for the family with children, or an adventure in uncharted terrain.

The tour is partly along an unmarked trail, a map and compass are recommended. Remember to find out about weather conditions and any avalanche risk before you set off. Leave a travel message with a family member or friend. Feel free to use the Mountain Safety Council's app .

Recommended equipment:

  • Touring skis with steel edge

  • Stig skins

  • Windbag

  • Spade

  • Map and compass

  • Seating or sleeping mat

  • Warm clothes for the break

  • First aid kit with chafing plasters

  • Sunscreen and sunglasses

Start at STF Grövelsjön, follow the marked winter trail up the calf mountain. Turn north towards Jakobshöjden when it levels out on top of Långfjället, 1040 m above sea level. 500 meter steep climb up to the top at 1103 m above sea level.

On Jakobshöjden there is a small shed that can provide shelter during a coffee break.

Ski the same way back, or continue north towards Pråahta. If you choose the latter, you can turn east at any time, down towards the cross-marked trail between Grövelsjön and Hävlingen. When you reach the trail, follow it south back to the mountain station.

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