Stöten

Stöten is part of Sälenfjällen and lies at the far northern end of the mountain range, right on the Norwegian border. Three specific activities are at the forefront when planning your stay: ski slopes, cross-country trails and hiking paths. If you are looking for a hotel in Stöten, first consider which activity you want to shape your stay. The details of each option vary in scope, terrain and route.

Ski slopes in Stöten

Stöten has 52 ski slopes, ranging from green runs for beginners to black runs for experienced skiers. The elevation difference between the highest and lowest points of the ski area is 398 metres; the longest ski slope is 3,060 metres long. Colours and measurements answer different questions: the colours indicate difficulty levels, while elevation difference and slope length describe the area spatially. The ski school starts from Soltorget. As operational locations may change, check the location before your visit. The number of slopes, their classifications and measurements may also change from season to season.

Cross-country trails and test loop

Stöten has 45 kilometres of groomed cross-country trails for classic skiing and skating. Next to the cross-country centre at Stötentorget is a 200-metre circular test loop on flat terrain. The comparison shows two different scales: the trail network and the short loop. Trail length and grooming may vary from season to season; conditions around the test loop can also change seasonally. Check the information about the test loop before your visit as well.

Hiking at Granfjället and in Sälenfjällen

The three-kilometre summit trail starts at the top station of the WC Express and offers 360-degree views of Swedish and Norwegian mountains. How far the view extends depends on the weather. Access to the top station by lift depends on seasonal operation and conditions.

Granfjället is located in Stöten at 949 metres above sea level and is the highest peak in Sälenfjällen. A hiking trail from Stöten follows the red crosses towards the summit of Granfjället. The elevation places the mountain in the landscape, while the red crosses mark the route of the hiking trail. Markers and trail conditions may change; check local hiking information before setting out.

For multi-day hikes, the Sälenringen offers an option in the wider Sälenfjällen area. There are several rest huts and wind shelters along the trail. This means that, in terms of planning, the regional multi-day hike differs considerably from the three-kilometre summit trail in Stöten. Trail conditions and facilities along the Sälenringen may change seasonally.

When choosing between activities, you can weigh them using different features: for skiing, difficulty levels and measurements are key; for cross-country skiing, the styles and trail network are. On hiking trails, the starting point, direction and views provide orientation.

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