In 2005 lanceerde Fjällräven de eerste Classic: 110 kilometer trekken door het Zweedse Lapland langs de Kungsleden. Het buitenleven was op zijn retour in Zweden en Fjällräven wilde mensen inspireren om weer naar buiten te gaan. Sinds die eerste Classic is het aantal deelnemers alleen maar gegroeid en zij kwamen van over de hele wereld.
Het succes van de eerste Classic bleef niet uit. In de loop der jaren werden ze uitgebreid naar andere prachtige locaties: Denemarken (2015), Amerika - Colorado (2016) en Hong Kong (2017). Het idee is om mensen niet alleen uit Scandinavië te laten komen voor deze ervaring, maar voor iedereen, volgens eventmanager Carl Hård af Segerstad. Vijftien jaar na de eerste Classic is de oorspronkelijk opzet gelukt. Mensen gaan weer meer naar buiten en genieten van wat de natuur te bieden heeft. De Classics worden weer verder uitgebreid, maar nu in een grote stap. In 2020 werden er vier nieuwe Classics georganiseerd in de UK (Schotland), Duitsland, Zuid-Korea en China. In 2021 zijn China en Hongkong helaas gecanceld, maar 2024 komt er een nieuwe Classic in Chili. De organisatie blijft ons verrassen met mooie routes over de gehele wereld.
Daarnaast heb je nog twee spinoffs: Vandortura in Hongarije en Thailand Trail.
Alle Classics hebben hun eigen kenmerken en zijn onderling niet te vergelijken. De opzet is wel overal hetzelfde, een trek over meerdere dagen waarbij de deelnemers alles wat zij nodig hebben zelf meenemen.
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Het succes van de eerste Classic bleef niet uit. In de loop der jaren werden ze uitgebreid naar andere prachtige locaties: Denemarken (2015), Amerika - Colorado (2016) en Hong Kong (2017). Het idee is om mensen niet alleen uit Scandinavië te laten komen voor deze ervaring, maar voor iedereen, volgens eventmanager Carl Hård af Segerstad. Vijftien jaar na de eerste Classic is de oorspronkelijk opzet gelukt. Mensen gaan weer meer naar buiten en genieten van wat de natuur te bieden heeft. De Classics worden weer verder uitgebreid, maar nu in een grote stap. In 2020 werden er vier nieuwe Classics georganiseerd in de UK (Schotland), Duitsland, Zuid-Korea en China. In 2021 zijn China en Hongkong helaas gecanceld, maar 2024 komt er een nieuwe Classic in Chili. De organisatie blijft ons verrassen met mooie routes over de gehele wereld.
Daarnaast heb je nog twee spinoffs: Vandortura in Hongarije en Thailand Trail.
Alle Classics hebben hun eigen kenmerken en zijn onderling niet te vergelijken. De opzet is wel overal hetzelfde, een trek over meerdere dagen waarbij de deelnemers alles wat zij nodig hebben zelf meenemen.
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https://www.press.fjallraven.com/en/story/fjaellraeven-classic-expands-to-usa-a-hong-kong.html
https://www.press.fjallraven.com/press-release/fjaellraeven-classic-the-game-changing-trekking-concept-goes-global.html
https://classic.fjallraven.com/about-classic/fjallraven-classic-tv/
The original – and longest – Classic. It’s the one with reindeer and expansive landscapes all on Fjällräven’s home turf. Classic Sweden winds its way over undulating, rocky terrain. Free and open camping is the major draw. “The total distance is 110km, so you need to make sure you have a comfortable backpack and enough room for extra garments for colder days and nights,” says Andreas. “I love the Kajka 75lt backpack not only for the great carrying comfort, but also for all the handy details like easy access to water bottles, snacks and a full front opening.”
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The cultural Classic passes through charming villages, ancient forests and colourful open farmland. Classic Denmark is 75km long and covers gentle, countryside terrain. Camping is in designated campsites. “I’d advise choosing garments that are easy to ventilate or made from light fabrics as days can be quite warm during this period in Denmark. But rain gear is always a must have, for this I suggest the Abisko Eco-Shell Jacket and Trousers,” says Andreas.
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The high-altitude Classic will test your lungs and legs. It boasts epic views, steep climbs and lots of wildlife. Classic USA is 49km long, but despite being short, it covers challenging terrain summiting peaks of 3,000m+. “Take a good sleeping bag that stands lower temperatures, it can get really cold at night,” says Andreas.
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Fjällräven Classic UK - September 2020Fjällräven Classic UK takes us to the Scottish Highlands. This Fjällräven Classic has its similarities to the Swedish original. With its rugged terrain, vast highlands and changeable weather, Scotland is a truly fantastic area for long distance trekking. And the trek will take us through some of the most stunning scenery this part of the world has to offer, passing the area around Great Britain’s highest peak, Ben Nevis, along the way.
“At this very moment our team is out walking in the Highlands putting down the test steps for the first UK Classic. We hope to bring a joyous and unforgettable walk to the Fjällräven Classic community through one of the world’s most beautiful natural and historical landscapes, and to celebrate the outdoors together with true Scottish hospitality”, says UK sales manager Will Stanton. |
Fjällräven Classic Germany stretches through beautiful Allgäu, in the Allgäu Prealps. The trails wind through scenic landscapes where Bavarian culture meets the outdoors. Where green meadows and old castles pose beside impressive mountain peaks and clear lakes. Trekking culture is indeed strong in Germany, but with Fjällräven Classic comes new inspiration to experience the outdoors.
“The usual way to go about hiking in Germany is by day hikes. There are also mountain huts, where you can stay overnight, but to bring your own tent is not that common”, says Fjällräven Germany country manager Dean Polic. “There is another dimension added when you carry your own stove and get the experience of pitching a tent and handle your own gear, and we are very much looking forward to welcoming trekkers from all around the world, to enjoy this unique nature together with us.”. |
Fjällräven Classic South Korea - October 2020Fjällräven Classic South Korea is an evident and long-awaited choice, as the South Koreans are great supporters of Fjällräven and Fjällräven Classic. Every year, around 200–300 South Koreans come all the way to participate in the Swedish Classic, far up north in
the Arctic wilderness. Now it’s time for the reverse: as Classic comes to South Korea. There is already a great outdoor culture presiding in the country, and what happens in South Korea, will have an effect on the rest of the Asian market. Fjällräven Classic South Korea will take place in the beautiful Mount Hallasan National Park, on Jeju Island. The trek stretches across the island and over the country’s highest peak, Mount Hallasan, with stunning views of the Chinese Sea. “The trail will offer various surfaces and conditions, from single tracks with beautiful natural steps, to wooden bridges and the typical rocky terrain that is special to a trail in a volcanic environment. The trek will be quite strenuous, but also extremely rewarding”, says country manager Alex Cho. |
The tropical Classic combines beach camping, city views and jungle trekking with lots of undulating trails. Classic Hong Kong is 48km long and like Classic USA it’s not the distance that poses the challenge. The hot, humid climate in Hong Kong is not to be underestimated. To plan this event Andreas Cederlund hiked the Hong Kong trail so knows first-hand what’s needed. “Breathability, ventilation and UV protection from the sun are vital. Wearing shorts and just a t-shirt might offer great ventilation but it leaves your skin open to sunburn, which could ruin your trek.” He recommends G-1000 Air as the perfect solution. “It offers plenty of ventilation and it feels light and airy while it covers your skin from the harsh Asian sun. And because G-1000 Air dries quickly, rain isn’t really an issue.” Andreas suggests Abisko Shade Trousers for Classic Hong Kong.
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Fjällräven Classic China is a pioneering trekker’s dream. A stunning mountain landscape – but yet without any established infrastructure for outdoor recreation. This is where Fjällräven comes in. The purpose, as it was in Sweden once upon a time, is to make it easier to access nature and to raise interest and awareness about long distance trekking.
China has undergone an incredibly rapid change over the last years, and outdoor culture is a fairly new phenomenon. Here, Fjällräven will not only break new trails in an area where very little trekking has been done before, but also become an integral part of defining the meaning of the word “outdoor”. And by establishing Classic China, Fjällräven hopes to set an example of sustainable trekking, where nature comes first. The trek will start at 3 000 meters above sea level, and reach its highest point at 3 800 meters, leading through an area in Qinghai province, surrounded by snow-capped peaks. The culture is Tibetan, and the trekkers are likely to encounter yak farmers and goat herds.
“The Classic event is a great opportunity for people to get out there and learn more about nature, outdoor life – and themselves. Our belief is that this will create more consciousness and a will to take care of the nature we have around the corner”, says China GM Mr. Ling Ming Wen.
China has undergone an incredibly rapid change over the last years, and outdoor culture is a fairly new phenomenon. Here, Fjällräven will not only break new trails in an area where very little trekking has been done before, but also become an integral part of defining the meaning of the word “outdoor”. And by establishing Classic China, Fjällräven hopes to set an example of sustainable trekking, where nature comes first. The trek will start at 3 000 meters above sea level, and reach its highest point at 3 800 meters, leading through an area in Qinghai province, surrounded by snow-capped peaks. The culture is Tibetan, and the trekkers are likely to encounter yak farmers and goat herds.
“The Classic event is a great opportunity for people to get out there and learn more about nature, outdoor life – and themselves. Our belief is that this will create more consciousness and a will to take care of the nature we have around the corner”, says China GM Mr. Ling Ming Wen.