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Sweden, Jamtland

Vildmarksvagen, the Wilderness Road

Sweden's highest public road, empty tundra, waterfalls and reindeer for company.

Length

350 km

In miles

217.5 mi

Driving time

8 hr 45 min

Atlas rating

8.9 / 10

Driving quality8.3
Scenery9.4

The run

Stromsund to Vilhelmina, following the Route 342. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.

Season

The Stekenjokk plateau is closed from mid October to early June

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Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk

Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Every road in the library carries a driving and scenery score set by the same method. How we score roads.

Last reviewed 4 June 2026