Höga Kusten-leden: GPX, map & 6 stages
135 km in Sweden · 6 stages · 3,138 m ascent · public transport on every stage · best May–Sep
Plan Höga Kusten-leden with the full GPX download, 6 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and public transport on every stage. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
An automatic guide. TrailSplits built it from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 6 stages where the mapped route meets public transport. They are not the official stages or checked overnight stops, and TrailSplits has not checked the stays, water or closures. Check them with the trail's operator before you go.
135km
Total Distance
6
Stages
3,138m
Total Ascent
17
Transit Stops
Full Trail Map
Elevation Profile
Route briefing
What comes next
Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Hornön
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 0 min in
134.6 km remaining
+3138 m remaining
Descent
24.9 km
214 m descent
2.7 km at 7.9% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 7h 01m in
109.7 km remaining
+2470 m remaining
Climb
49.1 km
184 m climb
4.0 km at 4.6% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 13h 49m in
85.5 km remaining
+2041 m remaining
Climb
73.3 km
251 m climb
3.4 km at 7.4% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 20h 37m in
61.3 km remaining
+1459 m remaining
Descent
76.7 km
261 m descent
3.4 km at 7.8% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 21h 34m in
57.9 km remaining
+1183 m remaining
Climb
89.5 km
191 m climb
2.7 km at 7.0% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 25h 10m in
45.1 km remaining
+895 m remaining
Finish
134.6 km
Örnsköldsvik
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 37h 52m in
0 m remaining
Plan Höga Kusten-leden
Höga Kusten-leden covers 135 km from Hornön to Örnsköldsvik with 3,138 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- May to September· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 6 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- All 6 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 7 days hiking / 4 days trail running / 5 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Why transit-optimized?
We present Höga Kusten-leden as 6 stages with public-transport access, so you can plan the hike without a car.
Stage Directory
Browse the stages — swipe to compare
Hornön → Salteå
Salteå → Överveda
Överveda → Docksta Busstation
Docksta Busstation → Näske
Näske → Genesön
Genesön → Örnsköldsvik
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hornön → Salteå | 31.5 km | +670m | 8h 46m | 🚌 |
| 2 | Salteå → Överveda | 19.9 km | +478m | 5h 34m | 🚌 |
| 3 | Överveda → Docksta Busstation | 20.1 km | +477m | 5h 41m | 🚌 |
| 4 | Docksta Busstation → Näske | 27.5 km | +863m | 8h 01m | 🚌 |
| 5 | Näske → Genesön | 16.4 km | +281m | 4h 28m | 🚌 |
| 6 | Genesön → Örnsköldsvik | 19.3 km | +369m | 5h 19m | 🚌 |
| Total | 134.6 km | +3,138m | 37h 51m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Höga Kusten-leden grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
4 days in this draft — about 33.7 km/day, 134.7 km and 3,138 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stage 131.5 km · +670 m · ~8h 48m
- 1. Hornön → Salteå 31.5 km · +670 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Salteå (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 2 Stages 2–340 km · +955 m · ~11h 18m
- 2. Salteå → Överveda 19.9 km · +478 m
- 3. Överveda → Docksta Busstation 20.1 km · +477 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Docksta Busstation (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 3 Stage 427.5 km · +863 m · ~8h
- 4. Docksta Busstation → Näske 27.5 km · +863 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Näske (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 4 Stages 5–635.7 km · +650 m · ~9h 48m
- 5. Näske → Genesön 16.4 km · +281 m
- 6. Genesön → Örnsköldsvik 19.3 km · +369 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Kurvgränd (not an accommodation recommendation)
Want a downloadable GPX for each day, or a different number of days? Open the Multi-Day Itinerary Builder →
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 7 days.
Weather this week
Loading the forecast for low point (sea level) and high point (288 m)…
Month by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (sea level) and the highest point (288 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor | Poor |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/6 | 0/6 | 0/6 | 0/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 6/6 | 0/6 | 0/6 | 0/6 |
| High point, day / night | -2°/-9° | -2°/-10° | 1°/-7° | 5°/-2° | 11°/2° | 17°/7° | 19°/10° | 17°/9° | 12°/5° | 6°/0° | 1°/-4° | -1°/-7° |
| Low point, day / night | 0°/-7° | 0°/-8° | 3°/-5° | 7°/-1° | 13°/3° | 19°/8° | 21°/12° | 19°/10° | 14°/6° | 8°/2° | 3°/-2° | 1°/-6° |
| Rain, mm | 55 | 40 | 37 | 38 | 42 | 54 | 78 | 81 | 64 | 84 | 80 | 64 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Frost | – | – | – | – | Possible | Possible | Likely |
| Daylight | 5 h 45 | 8 h 42 | 11 h 36 | 14 h 49 | 17 h 53 | 20 h 12 | 19 h 15 | 16 h 18 | 13 h 07 | 10 h 04 | 6 h 56 | 4 h 50 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
| Km | Stop | Distance to Trail |
|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 🚌 Mörtsal Directions ↗ | 1928m |
| 1.6 | 🚌 Hornöberget E4 Directions ↗ | 49m |
| 1.5 | 🚌 Hörnoberget E4 Directions ↗ | 69m |
| 2.5 | 🚌 Nyadal Directions ↗ | 169m |
| 31.9 | 🚌 Salteå Directions ↗ | 1018m |
| 42 | 🚌 Vännersta Directions ↗ | 70m |
| 45.9 | 🚌 Järesta Directions ↗ | 286m |
| 47.6 | 🚌 Nordingrå Vallen Directions ↗ | 819m |
| 53.5 | 🚌 Överveda Directions ↗ | 548m |
| 59.9 | 🚌 Ullånger OK Directions ↗ | 6m |
| 60 | 🚌 Kålsta Directions ↗ | 1189m |
| 60 | 🚌 Ullånger kyrka Directions ↗ | 1228m |
| 73.7 | 🚌 Docksta Busstation Directions ↗ | 392m |
| 73.9 | 🚌 Docksta Marina E4 Directions ↗ | 278m |
| 73.9 | 🚏 Höga Kusten båtarna Directions ↗ | 258m |
| 85.5 | 🚌 Skuleberget Naturrum E4 Directions ↗ | 157m |
| 106.8 | 🚌 Näske Directions ↗ | 303m |
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The Höga Kusten-leden is a 135 km long-distance hiking trail in Sweden. This guide breaks it into 6 stages; 5 of them start and end at a public transport stop.
Höga Kusten-leden — frequently asked questions
How long is Höga Kusten-leden?
Höga Kusten-leden is a 135 km long-distance route from Hornön to Örnsköldsvik, presented as 6 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and public transport on every stage.
How many days do you need for Höga Kusten-leden?
The distance-based examples cover 4-7 days for 135 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike Höga Kusten-leden?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Höga Kusten-leden is usually best from May to September. Snow is likely at the high point (288 m) in December to April. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Höga Kusten-leden by public transport?
This page lists public transport on every stage in Sweden as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for Höga Kusten-leden?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 6 stage GPX downloads for Höga Kusten-leden — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Höga Kusten-leden?
Höga Kusten-leden is rated epic: 135 km with roughly 3,138 m of total ascent, with a high point near 288 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
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🗂️ Open data source: Höga Kusten-leden on OpenStreetMap (relation 19096558). Transit stops from OSM.