Be prepared for an exceptional nature experience! This exciting stage takes you to the very heart of the wild Kynnefjäll mountain – and up to the summit, Vaktarekullen.

Along the way, you can enjoy bilberry spruce forest, moorland, cascading brooks and waterfalls. Smell the intoxicating bog myrtle on an open cloudberry bog. See the northern white water-lily bloom in dark, bewitching forest meres. Hear the desolate call of the black-throated diver towards dusk. With almost undeserved luck, you may even spot a shy lynx.

The small lake Äntervattnet is a good place to stop overnight. Wind shelter is provided.

Lake Säveleken also has an overnight wind shelter.

Vaktarekullen, where stage 19 ends, is the highest point on the Kynnefjäll mountain, 206 metres above sea level. In the past, young shepherds had a good view over their cattle and mile-wide views across the treeless landscape.

Later, Vaktarekullen was used for fire and aircraft detection. Today, there is an outlook and a good 12-bed overnight cottage.

Wauglen-kynnefjäll is an STF youth hostel adjoining the trail (approximately 5 km). You can park here, buy supplies and enjoy many other services on offer.
See www.wauglen.se or phone +46(0)524-320 15.

A detour to Kasebo is recommended if you are looking for further excursions at Kynnefjäll. Here you will find good parking and a detailed information map over the area. Several walking trails join or start at Kasebo.