Is there anything more wonderful than a ski trip in the mountains in early spring? The sun is warm, the snow sparkles, and your break tastes extra good when you sit down at a rest hut or wind shelter with a snack you brought with you. Here are four great trips to experience right now.

1. Björnrikestugan

A true classic for many hiking enthusiasts, especially in early spring. The shortest and most accessible route starts at Björnrikes trail center. From there, the trail is clearly marked towards Björnrikestugan. The trail has a slight incline and is easy to walk on. After about 700 meters, the trail turns to the right, with continued signage towards the cabin. Once you arrive, you will be greeted by a fantastic view of the valley and Högfjället. There is a rest hut, an outdoor toilet, and a barbecue area in a sunny location.

2. Stockåflostugan

The tour starts at the turning point at Björnstigen in Vargen. This is a short mountain tour that even the youngest children can manage. The trail takes you up through the valley between Varggranshågna and Middagshågna. It slopes slightly uphill, but the climb is not particularly noticeable. Once you arrive, you can sit down in the rest hut and enjoy your packed lunch. There is also a newly built barbecue area inside the hut.

3. Jo Ols Karinvallens rest hut

The tour starts at the trail center in Vemdalsskalet. The beginning offers a long climb up to Jaktstugan. It is also possible to interpret after climbing up here. From there, take the trail that continues towards Jo Ols Karinvallen for 2.7 kilometers until you reach the rest hut. There is also a barbecue area and an outdoor toilet here.

4. Knut-Er's windbreak

The tour starts at the trail center in Vemdalsskalet and goes via Jaktstugan. At Jaktstugan there is a rest hut with a barbecue area for those who want to take a break after the tough climb. It is also possible to interpret after climbing up here. From Jaktstugan, follow the Victorialeden trail towards Fallmoran for about 3 kilometers. Once you have passed the bridge over Röjån, the wind shelter is on the left-hand side. There is also a barbecue area here.

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Find the destination's wind shelters and rest huts with barbecue areas in winter

• Stockåstugan, Vargen, Vemdalsskalet: Start from Björnstigen (rest area and picnic area)
• The Björnrike Cabin at the Björnrike Trail Center (rest area and barbecue site)
• Fettjeå Falls, Klövsjö (wind shelter and picnic area)
• Bräckvallen Storhogna (rest hut and barbecue area)
• Oxsjövallen Trumvallen or longer trip from Vemdalsskalet/Storhogna (rest hut and barbecue area)
• Jo Ols Karivallen Vemdalsskalet/Storhogna (rest hut and barbecue area)
• Gammelvallen Vemdalsskalet/Storhogna (rest hut and barbecue area)
• Timmerkojan Björnrike or from the Grizzly Express lift (rest hut)

Wind shelter by the lake, perfect for a picnic or ice fishing

• Upper Säterdammen, snowmobiles only in winter
• Lower Säterdammen, snowmobiles only in winter
• Varggranstjärn snowmobile or skis
• Oxsjön, cross-country skiing or snowmobiling
• Hanakamtjärn, road
• Järpbäcksdammen, road or snowmobile
• Oltjärn, road
• Lake Tumsjön, snowmobile in winter
• Storvåndtjärn, road