Helags Summit

Helags (Helagsfjället) stands at 1,797 meters, making it the highest mountain in Sweden south of the Arctic Circle. Visually striking due to its dramatic, horseshoe-shaped crater and its status as the home to Sweden's southernmost glacier, it is a highly prized summit. The standard expedition involves a two-day excursion: a sweeping 12km approach hike across open moorland from the Kläppen parking lot to the perfectly situated STF Helags Mountain Station at the base of the mountain. From there, hikers tackle the steep, rocky 4km ascent along the crater rim to the summit, offering unbelievable views over the wilderness of Jämtland and deep into Norway.

One of the most frequented day hikes from El Chaltén, the route to Laguna Torre leads to a glacial lake at the base of the Torre massif. The 18 km out-and-back trail follows the Fitz Roy River valley, moving through sub-antarctic forests of ñire and lenga. The terrain is primarily well-maintained gravel paths and packed dirt, with a short initial ascent followed by mostly level walking through the glacial valley. The destination offers direct views of Cerro Torre (3,128m) and the Adela range, with icebergs frequently calving from the Torre Glacier into the lake.