Ancient Trees in Fulufjället
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Old Tjikko
Norway Spruce (Picea abies). root system approximately 9,550 years old; the visible trunk is only a few centuries old. Free (Swedish national parks charge no entry fee). Reached only on foot: a marked, self-guided hiking trail (orange markers on stones and signage) climbs from the Njupeskärsstugan area up onto the mountain plateau, roughly 7-9 km round trip depending on the route chosen, gaining real elevation onto open fell terrain. No guide or booking is required, but hikers must stay on the marked path because the mountain heath vegetation is fragile, and the route can still be under snow into early summer. Not a casual stroll: sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing for exposed alpine terrain are needed.