Green Ribbon

Green Ribbon (Gröna Bandet) is a long-distance hiking trail in Sweden that stretches from the southern border of the Scandinavian mountain range to Treriksröset, the tripoint where Sweden, Norway, and Finland meet. It covers approximately 1,300 km.

Understand

The route is not a marked trail but rather a concept, allowing hikers to choose their own path through Sweden’s vast wilderness. The journey typically takes two to three months and passes through stunning landscapes, including national parks, alpine plateaus, and remote valleys. It is a popular challenge among experienced hikers seeking solitude and adventure in Sweden’s rugged north.

Some routes that can be part of a Green Ribbon journey include:

• Kungsleden
• Nordkalottleden
• Södra Kungsleden
• Lapplandsleden

Prepare

See Hiking in the Nordic countries.

Get in

The trail can be hiked northbound or southbound.

To reach Treriksröset, the northern tripoint of Sweden, Norway, and Finland, most travelers start in Kilpisjärvi, Finland. The easiest route involves a 30-minute boat ride across Lake Kilpisjärvi in summer, followed by a 3-km hike, or an 11-km trek in winter. From Sweden, you can travel via Kiruna and Karesuando, then take a bus to Kilpisjärvi.

Adventurous hikers can also reach Treriksröset via a 30-km trail from Norway’s Goldahytta. Whether hiking, skiing, or boating, the journey offers stunning Arctic landscapes and a unique three-country experience.

To reach Grövelsjön, travel by car or bus via Mora and Idre, the nearest town with bus connections. From Idre, a local bus or taxi covers the final 35 km to Grövelsjön. The closest train station is in Mora, with connections from Stockholm.

Walk

Starting from Grövelsjön, hikers follow Södra Kungsleden to Storlien.

A suggested itinerary from Storlien to Klimpfjäll:

Storlien - Medstugan (27.8 km)

Starting at 1 Storlien, ending at 2 Medstugan.

Medstugan - Melen (30.5 km)

Following St. Olavsleden (road) partway, then turn off toward Stor-Rensjön. Ending at 1 Melen.

Melen - Strydalen: (24.6 km)

Via 2 Anjan Fjällstation and Lill-Rensjön to 3 Strydalens raststuga.

Strydalen - Kolåsen (25.1 km)

Crossing Skäckerfjällen with multiple stream fords and bogs. Cabin on the way at 4 Sockertoppens raststuga. The last ~7 km follows a forestry road into 3 Kolåsen.

Kolåsen - Olden (41.0 km)

Via Jänsmässholmen, mostly gravel roads. Ends at 4 Olden. Although this route is off trail, it could be possible to walk past Mjölkvattsfjället towards the dam at 5 Mjölkvattnet dam, then crossing Offerdalsfjällen towards Rörvattnet.

Olden - Fisklöstjärnen (22 km)

Ends at 6 Fisklöstjärnen.

Fisklöstjärnen - Rörvattnet (27.7 km)

Via Ansättåleden towards 5 Rörvattnet.

Rörvattnet - Vinklumpen (Hotagsfjällen) (36.0 km)

Passing through 6 Rötviken and 7 Valsjöbyn, ends at 7 Vinklumpen.

Vinklumpen - Hällingsåfallet (32.5 km)

Ends at 1 Hällingsåfallet .

Hällingsåfallet - Gäddede (28.2 km)

Ends at 8 Gäddede.

Gäddede - Norra Väktarklumpen (33.3 km)

Ends at 8 Norra Väktarklumpen. An alternative route from Gäddede goes through 9 Sör-Blåsjön and 2 Korallgrottan, which is Sweden's longest cave and has a guided tour available.

Norra Väktarklumpen - Tjärnbäckstugan (32.3 km)

Passing through 10 Ankarede. Ends at 11 Tjärnbäckstugan.

Tjärnbäckstugan - Slipsikstugan (25.6 km)

Through the 12 Raukasjö area and over Jalketjahke's slopes. Ends at 13 Slipsikstugan.

Slipsikstugan - Klimpfjäll (12 km)

Ends at 1 Klimpfjäll .

From Klimpfjäll, hikers can follow Lapplandsleden to Hemavan. From Hemavan, hikers can follow Kungsleden until Abisko, and from there hike Nordkalottleden to Treriksröset.