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The walk
From the car park at Naturum Höga Kusten, at the foot of Skuleberget by the E4, follow the High Coast Trail (Höga Kustenleden) north along the foot of the mountain's east side, under its cliffs. The path then climbs round the north side through forest to the top, 286 m, where the Toppstugan hut stands. Return the same way. Länsstyrelsen says the top of Skuleberget was once a rock in the sea, nine metres high.
It is 5.3 km there and back with 245 m of ascent; allow about 2 hours. The grade is Easy: a steady climb on a forest path, the shadiest of the three paths up from the naturum.
The steep east face carries via ferrata routes for climbers; walkers keep to the marked paths. Of the other two paths up, Grottstigen is steep with metal steps and handrails and should be climbed, not descended; this walk avoids it. Dogs must be on a lead in the nature reserve. In winter the paths need ice grips or snowshoes. The chairlift is closed in autumn, and Toppstugan opens only on Saturdays in October.
The car park at the naturum is free and cleared in winter. Bus line 50 stops at Naturum Höga kusten on weekdays.
Route drawn by Global Adventurer along OpenStreetMap paths (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), with figures worked out from it. Check the forecast and the ground on the day: paths change.
Good to know
- Skuleberget rises 286 m straight from the E4; its top was once a small island, and it holds the highest known shoreline in the world
- This way up follows the High Coast Trail round the east and north sides of the mountain, the shadiest of the three paths from the naturum
- The east face carries via ferrata routes for climbers; walkers keep to the marked paths
- Dogs must be on a lead in the nature reserve
Summits on the way
- Skuleberget 294 m
Getting there
Start: Naturum Höga Kusten car park. 63.07188, 18.35633
Places to stay nearby
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