Backpacking

Parastinden (1419 m) - Hiking in Northern Norway

Parastinden in Norway is a favourite mountain especially among Finnish hikers. The mountain, which resembles a shark's fin, can be climbed on a short day trip from Rognli in Norway, or on a longer hike from Kilpisjärvi in Finland.

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Parastinden - daytrip or long-distance hike

  • Destination: Storfjord / Signaldalen, Norway
  • Distance: From Rognli 5 km /  3.1 miles, from Kilpisjärvi 32 km /  19.9 miles (one direction)
  • Difficulty: moderate / demanding
  • When to go: June to September 

Arctic Trail - From Finland to Reisadalen, Norway

The Arctic Trail is a demanding 800-kilometre hiking trail along the borders of northern Finland, Norway and Sweden. You don't have to hike the entire Arctic Trail in one go, but can do it in many different sections.

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Arctic Trail, Kopmajoki - Reisadalen

  • Destination: Käsivarsi, Lapland, Finland & Saraelv, Reisa, Norway
  • Distance: 46 km (one direction, Kopmajoki-Sieimma)
  • Difficulty: advanced, trail may be poorly marked, river crossings
  • When to go: from end of June to end of September for a summer and autumn hike
  • Duration: 2-3 days
  • Where to stay: camping in tent, wilderness huts, rental huts

Kungsleden & Unna Allakas - Abisko 170 km hike

Abisko National Park is the most famous hiking and outdoors destination in Swedish Lapland. Abisko trails are accessible for both short day hikes and multi-day long-distance hikes of hundreds of kilometres. The most popular of Abisko's trails is Kungsleden, which runs along the River Abiskojåkka and the banks of the Lake Ábeskojávri in the national park.

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Abisko National Park in Sweden is a well-known year-round hiking destination. Abisko's trails are suitable for short day trips as well as hikes of hundreds of kilometres. The most famous hiking route is the Abisko-Nikkaluokta hike along Kungsleden, or The King's Trail.

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Kilpisjärvi - Halti Ski Tour in Lapland

The ski hike to Halti in Käsivarsi wilderness in Lapland is a winter hiking classic. In winter, you can reach the top of Halti by skiing the Arctic Trail (Nordkalott Trail), or your own trails in Käsivarsi wilderness.

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Ski hike Kilpisjärvi - Halti, The Nordkalott Trail

  • Destination: Kilpisjärvi and Käsivarsi Wilderness, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: 55 km (one direction)
  • Difficulty: advanced, but suitable for beginners (The Nordkalott Trail)
  • When to go: from February to April for spring ski tour
  • Duration: 5-10 days
  • Where to stay: camping in tent, wilderness huts, or rental huts 

Husedalen is a valley of stunning waterfalls in Hardangervidda National Park and one of the most beautiful valleys in Norway. The four waterfalls hike leads to breathtaking viewpoints and close to the roaring water.

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Husedalen Valley Hike

  • Destination: Kinsarvik, Hardanger, Norway
  • Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles) to the fourth waterfall (one way)
  • Difficulty: Moderate-challenging
  • Walking time: 5-6 hours (depending on the length of the route)
  • When to go: May to September
  • Where to stay: Camping in the mountains, DNT cabins, campsite in Kinsarvik


Salla National Park in Lapland – Pahakuru Trail

Salla National Park is characterized by ancient forests surrounding ridges and gorges. From the tops of the fells, wilderness landscapes open up to lakes and vast mire areas. Marked viewpoints offer spots for admiring Lapland's midnight sun and the northern lights.

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Salla Pahakuru Trail

  • Destination: Salla, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: 15 km (9.3 miles)
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • When to go: From June to October (year-round)
  • Duration: 4-5 hours

Kungsleden Trail - Aktse To Saltoluokta & Skierfe

Kungsleden or The King’s Trail is a famous hiking trail in Swedish Lapland. Stretching from Abisko to Hemavan and consisting of several stages, Kungsleden spans over 400 kilometers in length. The most popular section is the Abisko-Nikkaluokta hike.

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Kungsleden, Aktse - Saltoluokta

  • Destination: Norrbotten, Lapland, Sweden
  • Distance: Aktse-Saltoluokta 27 km / 17 miles of hiking + boat trip (+ Aktse-Skierfe 7 km / 4.5 miles)
  • Difficulty: easy-moderate
  • When to go: from June to end of August for a summer hike
  • Duration: 2 days 
  • Where to stay: camping in tent, or in STF cabins