Östfjällets topp

If you are attracted by a summit tour and want to go off the marked hiking trail, Östfjället's summit is a perfect alternative. In clear weather, the view from the top is fantastic. In the east you look down towards Storsjön and Storsjöbygden, in the west you see large parts of Västjämtland's mountain world.

From Fjällgården in Gräftåvallen, follow the signs that say "summer trail to the mountain". The trail turns off towards the slalom slope and continues straight up towards the turning wheel. There is no marked trail to the top of Östfjället, but it is no problem to find it. One option is to hike towards Tväråstugan and turn west where the trail turns south. Then just hike upwards until you reach the summit cairn.

Another option is to go straight up from the turning wheel or cross your way up. You pass four levels before reaching the fifth level where the summit cairn is located.

The mountains are a cultural landscape and reindeer herding takes place in several places. This is also the case in Berg municipality. The Tåssåsens sameby operates here, with around 50 members and around 9,000 reindeer in the summer herd. Visitor pressure in the mountains is increasing and with it the risk of impact on reindeer husbandry. It is important that you, as a mountain visitor, show consideration and know how to act where reindeer herding is carried out.

Keep this in mind when you are in the mountains:

• Always leave the reindeer alone. If you come across reindeer, take a wide detour around or sit down quietly and wait for them to pass.
• Keep your dog on a leash where there are reindeer. A loose dog can cause great disturbance and harm to the reindeer and reindeer herding work.
• Follow marked trails.
• Avoid disturbing reindeer at snow camps, they stay there to protect themselves from heat and troublesome insects.
• Avoid camping in lush valleys.
• Cycle on roads and trails intended for cycling.
• At hållbarafjäll.nu you can keep up to date on where you can stay without disturbing the reindeer, both during calving and calf marking (April 20-July 20) and during moose hunting and the reindeer's rutting period (September 1-October 25).