Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road
Sweden
In short: Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road is a 500 km scenic road trip in Sweden, typically driven over 3 days, best in June-September. Highlights: Strömsund to Gäddede, Stekenjokk and Fatmomakke to Vilhelmina, Vilhelmina to Strömsund.
The complete official three-day Vildmarksvägen loop from Strömsund through Gäddede and Stekenjokk to Vilhelmina, Dorotea and Hoting back to Strömsund.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Strömsund to Gäddede via Hällingsåfallet
Hällingsåfallet trail · Gäddede Camping Restaurant
Day 2Gäddede over Stekenjokk to Fatmomakke and Vilhelmina
Stekenjokk plateau · Fatmomakke church town · Klimpfjällsgården
Day 3Vilhelmina via Dorotea and Hoting to Strömsund
Vilhelmina church town and return loop · Bergmans Fisk & Vilt
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road drive?
The Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road covers 500 km from start to finish.
How long does the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road take to drive?
Most travellers spend 3 days on the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road, depending on stops and pace.
When is the best time to drive the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road?
The recommended season for the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road is June-September.
Where does the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road start and end?
The Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road runs from Strömsund to Gäddede to Vilhelmina to Strömsund.
What are the main stops on the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road?
The Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road passes through Strömsund to Gäddede, Stekenjokk and Fatmomakke to Vilhelmina, Vilhelmina to Strömsund.
How difficult is the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road to drive?
The Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road is rated easy and is best handled with any vehicle.
Can I drive the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road in a regular car?
Yes — the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road is paved end-to-end and a regular car is fine in normal conditions.
How many fuel stops are needed on the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road?
Plan around 0 refuels (or about 1 EV charges) along the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road, based on its 500 km length.
Is the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road EV friendly?
Yes — the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road has charger coverage along the route and works as an EV road trip.
Is the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road safe to drive?
The Stekenjokk section is seasonally gated 6 June–15 October, but live Trafikverket status controls. Road 824/1067 resurfacing and controlled delays continue through September 2026; obey signals/convoys. Respect parking prohibitions, including sensitive bird periods, keep dogs leashed, never approach or split reindeer herds and follow Sámi guidance. Services are sparse: top up fuel, verify every seasonal café/lodge and carry a backup meal. Döda Fallet is an optional approach extension outside this 500 km loop.
What scenic tier is the Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road?
The Vildmarksvägen Wilderness Road is a iconic drive — Iconic road trips that anchor a region's reputation — postcard scenery, headline highways, and the routes most travellers want to drive.