Cross-country skiing at Idre Himmelfjäll

Experience sparkling winter landscapes on cross-country skis

Cross-country skiing at Idre Himmelfjäll is something truly special. Here you glide through snow-covered forests, across open marshes and up onto the mountain, where the view stretches for miles and miles. It is an activity that suits both those who want to train, enjoy nature, or simply take a peaceful tour in the crisp mountain air.

The Mountain Around – 17 km cross-country trail

One of the most popular trails is “The Mountain Around”, an approximately 17-kilometer cross-country ski trail that winds around Idre Himmelfjäll. The trail passes through varied terrain and offers both beautiful views and sheltered sections in the forest.

Part of the trail is also lit (approximately 4 km), making it possible to go cross-country skiing in the evening as well.

You can access the trail from several different places in the area, including along Polstjärnegatan and around the residential areas.

Mountain Trail at Himmelfjäll

At the top of Himmelfjäll, you’ll find a unique mountain trail that winds across the mountain. Here you are met by sweeping views, crisp mountain air, and a sense of stillness that is hard to find anywhere else.

It is a place for recovery and nature experiences—whether you want a relaxing ride or a little extra exercise.

Facts – mountain trail

• 2 km loop (easy) - shorter, easy-to-ride loop around a bog

• 5 km loop (medium) - longer ride with more varied terrain

• Start: the top of Himmelfjäll

• Lift included in trail pass

How to get to the trails at the top

There are several easy ways to get up to the cross-country ski trails at the top of Himmelfjäll.

Option 1 – The fastest route

Take Torsliften (Lift I) all the way to the top.

Get off on the right and follow the trail that goes in to the left.

Option 2 – Via Valhallia Express

Take Valhallia Express (Lift G) up.

Ski or walk further down to Himmelsliften (Lift H) which takes you up to the top where the cross-country trail begins.

Option 3 – From Himmelsliften

Take Himmelsliften (Lift H) and ski or walk via slope 33 up to the start of the trail.

When you’re done skiing, you can easily take the lift back down again.

Connected to a larger trail system

The trail around Idre Himmelfjäll is connected to the larger cross-country ski system in the area. With a shared trail pass, you get access to up to approximately 95 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails around Idre Himmelfjäll and Idre Fjäll.

This means you can choose between shorter trips, training trails, and longer mountain tours in varied terrain.

Trail Pass and Cross-Country Trails in Idre

Trail Pass Idre Himmelfjäll

With a trail pass for Idre Himmelfjäll, you get access to the groomed cross-country trails around Himmelfjäll in beautiful mountain scenery.

The most popular trail is “Fjället runt”, a cross-country trail of approximately 17 km that goes around all of Idre Himmelfjäll. The trail is approximately 4 km illuminated by floodlights and is suitable for both classic style and skate.

At the top of Himmelfjäll there is also a mountain trail with fantastic views:

• 2 km – easy circuit around a bog

• 5 km – longer route with more varied terrain

With the trail pass, you therefore get access to:

• 17 km cross-country trail – Fjället runt

• 4 km illuminated trail

• Mountain trails of 2 km and 5 km

In total, this means approximately 24 km of cross-country trails in the area around Idre Himmelfjäll.

The lift ride up to the cross-country trails at the top is included when you have a valid trail pass.