Flatruet
The highest public road in Sweden, crossing a bare plateau at 975 metres past Stone Age rock paintings.
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The road over Flatruet runs between Ljungdalen and Mittadalen and tops out at about 975 metres, which makes it the highest road open to the public in the country. It crosses genuinely bare plateau - no trees, low fell vegetation, long views to Helags and the border mountains - and it is closed by snow through the winter, opening usually in late spring. On the rock face at Ruvallen, near the western end, are painted figures of elk, bear, reindeer and humans in red ochre, dated to somewhere around four to five thousand years ago and among the oldest rock paintings in Sweden. A short walk leads to them from the road.
What you actually see
- A road at 975 metres - the highest public road in Sweden.
- Bare plateau - no trees, long views to Helags.
- Rock paintings at Ruvallen - elk, bear and human figures in ochre.
- A road closed by snow - usually opening late spring.
When to go
June to September, when the road is open. Half a day.
Honest expectations
The road is closed for much of the year and opening dates vary. Weather on the plateau changes quickly and fog is common. The paintings are faint and need good light. There are no services on the crossing.
Nearby
Helags is north; Funasdalen is south-west.
What to pack for Flatruet
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
