Getryggen, Jämtland, Mountain peak in Jämtland, Sweden.
Getryggen is a mountain peak in Jämtland, Sweden, rising to around 1400 meters above sea level. The landscape shifts from mountain birch forest into alpine tundra as you climb higher.
The area has long been used by Sami communities for reindeer herding across generations. This pastoral tradition remains connected to the mountain landscape today.
The mountain trail includes Blomsterstigen path, where visitors can identify numerous mountain flowers growing naturally on the mountainside slopes.
The hike to the summit covers about 7 kilometers and takes 5 to 6 hours round trip starting from Storulvåns fjällstation. Sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing are essential for the journey.
The route passes along Blomsterstigen, where many mountain flowers bloom naturally along the slopes. From the first plateau, you watch the Storulvån river wind through the valley below while reaching the summit rewards you with wide views across the mountain region.
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