Grövelsjön – Rogen

From the round mountains of Grövelsjön down to Rogen’s ancient forests and lakes and up again to finally reach the southern mountains in Funäsdalen. Here, fishermen and hikers meet paddlers and mountain forest enthusiasts.

Excursions on the Norwegian side with several of DNT’s (Norwegian Trekking Association) huts are found to the west. If you are lucky, the northern part offers a totally unique experience – musk oxen.

Grövelsjön is the southern door to the Swedish mountains. Here, the mountains are gently rounded and easy to get up if you want a feel for wide open spaces. The valleys are wide, sparsely covered and easily hiked. Mountain streams with drinkable water wind their way at a gentle pace.

The landscape in the Rogen Nature Reserve further north is lower. It is a labyrinth-like area filled with knotty pine forests, long moraine ridges and heaps of small lakes, as well as the large Lake Rogen. Closer to Tänndalen valley, the landscape rises again, though without becoming steep. Vast bare mountain regions and flat valleys unfold. This is where Härjedalen’s musk oxen are found.

The natural starting points are Grövelsjön, Tännäs and Tänndalen. Several hiking trails go from Grövelsjön, even to the Norwegians mountains to the west. Tännäs is suitable for the individual wanting to easily enter the Rogen area, while Tänndalen attracts hikers heading south. On the Norwegian side, there are also nice connections to the area from, for example, Elgå and Röros.

Activity possibilities are great. The area is criss-crossed by hiking trails, both in the forest and over the mountains. The lakes in Rogen Nature Reserve are perfect for paddling or fishing. Grövelsjön Mountain Station has a broad selection of tours and courses, as well as enjoyable food and SPA adventures. STF also has three mountain huts in the area, along with hostels in Tännäs and Tänndalen.