Ramundberget-Skarvdörrspasset (norweigan border)-Stugudal, St Olav Rombo Way Stage 31

The stage requires very good mountain experience. For safety reasons, it is recommended that those who do not have it take the car to Stugudalen and continue the hike towards Trondheim from there. The trail on the Norwegian side is marked with red T and St. Olav markings.

In the Middle Ages, pilgrims took the shortest route over Skarsfjället. Nowadays, the Romboleden trail follows the state-run orange-marked summer trail instead. Hiking along it is strenuous. You walk over bare mountains, marshes, several deep fords and on steep climbs. You are surrounded by a magnificent mountain landscape.

Remember to bring extra food, warm clothes and plan for several nights in tents. Be prepared for sudden changes in weather. Show great consideration for reindeer.

Note that at the border in Skarvdörrspasset there are no communications or services, from the border it is 10.6 km to Stugudalen in Norway where there is accommodation, communications and food options. The entire distance from Ramundberget to Stugudalen is 63 km.

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From Ramundberget you walk in the footsteps of the pilgrims in the Ljusnan valley and further over Röstvålen along the Sveån River. On the bare mountain you enjoy the beautiful mountain landscape and great nature experiences. The pilgrim path you follow is marked with very old cairns.

When you reach the state orange-marked summer trail, follow it north towards Svaaletjahke, Fältjägarstugan and further on the summer trail north of Sylsjön. The stretch from Fältjägarstugan and up to the wind shelter on the western side of Sylsjön lacks open wind shelters. In the mighty Skarvdörrspasset you cross the national border. On the Norwegian side the trail is marked with a red T that you follow to Stugudal. In Norway you can follow the trail digitally at Pilegrimsleden.no.

The old pilgrim trail over Skarsfjället is not maintained and marked. This route over the mountain requires very good mountain experience, safety equipment and a map and compass. It is a safer choice and provides access to a more clearly marked trail, rest hut and emergency telephone to hike the longer distance via Svaaletjahke, Fältjägarstugan and north of Sylsjön on to Stugudal in Norway.

It is recommended to hike this section from mid-July to mid- September, both out of consideration for the reindeer calving period and to avoid excessively high water flows as the trail passes several large waders.

The mountain landscape can also be experienced during a day trip around Röstvålen starting and ending in Ramundberget.

Walk in the footsteps of the pilgrims

The Romboleden offers a cultural and historical journey along paths and roads that have been trodden by pilgrims since the 11th century. It is the oldest pilgrimage trail in the Nordic region - and Sweden's longest. The trail is also one of Europe's longest pilgrimage trails. The Rombo Trail stretches approximately 900 km from Köping Church in Mälardalen to Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim on the Norwegian Atlantic coast.

If you hike the entire trail, you will experience a beautiful and varied landscape. You will walk on old shepherd's paths, over mountain expanses and along narrow gravel roads in the countryside. You'll find everything from easy day hikes with cafés along the way - to long hikes that take several days. The trail often passes through small communities.

It's your choice whether you want to walk for health, recreation or religious reasons. The whole Rombo Trail is long, but you can of course walk each section separately. For natural reasons, the trail sometimes diverges from the historic paths, but it mainly follows the medieval route.

Thanks to the landowners - be considerate when hiking

The Rombo Trail runs largely through actively managed forest and agricultural land. Thanks to the generosity of landowners and the cooperation of volunteers, you will have the opportunity to walk through landscapes that would otherwise not be accessible.

As a hiker, it is important to remember that you are walking on someone else's land. Be considerate by sticking to the trail, avoiding disturbing animals, crops and work in progress. Leave nature as you found it - or even better.

Leave nothing but footprints along the trail.