Take the path less travelled
For many hikers, S:t Olavsleden is a transformative experience that provides a sense of renewal, clarity, and inner peace. The quiet beauty of the Nordic landscapes, combined with the trail’s spiritual significance, creates a unique atmosphere that is hard to find anywhere else in the world. It’s important to prepare oneself both mentally and physically for the often life changing experience of hiking S:t Olavsleden. This is the perfect slow travel adventure.
We hope you find our blog “The Path Less Travelled” useful. Below are some useful blog entries – there are many more here in the archive. Don’t forget that once you begin your hike, we are only a message away. You can reach out in the forums of our community and every morning during the season we send live on PodBean!
I almost forgot! We also have an events calender just for S:t Olavsleden. Check it out!
Godspeed, Happy Trails & Buen camino!
The Pilgrim’s seven keywords, namely slowness, freedom, simplicity, silence, mindfulness, sharing and spirituality, were compiled by pilgrim priest Hans-Erik Lindström to interpret the pilgrim’s soul. These keywords express in various ways the contemporary human’s longing for wholeness in an often fragmented existence.
What you need to know about the climate in Västernorrland and Jämtland before you hike S:t Olavsleden.
What can you do and what can’t you do when out in nature in Sweden.
All you need to know about the Swedish Allemansrätten. If you still have questions about what to do in any given situation, get in touch – info@slowtravel.se
I found these helpful advise on the net while checking out the Via Suecia.
Preparing yourself physically and mentally for a long-distance hike like S:t Olavsleden can take some time and effort. Here are some tips to help you get started.
S:t Olavsleden, is a 580-kilometer long pilgrim path that runs from Selånger in Sweden to Trondheim in Norway. The trail follows the footsteps of King Olav Haraldsson, who introduced Christianity to Norway in the 11th century.
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