Pilgrimage

Kungsleden: Hiking from Nikkaluokta to Alesjaure in Majestic Scenery

Adventures // 18 August 2023

Kungsleden, or King's Trail, is the most famous hiking trail in northern Sweden. The hiking trail is over 400 kilometers (249 miles) long, going from Abisko to Hemavan through rugged landscapes. The most popular stretch of the Kungsleden hikes is the Abisko-Nikkaluokta route.

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Kungsleden hike Nikkaluokta-Alesjaure (Abisko)

Destination: Nikkaluokta, Norrbotten, Lapland, Sweden
Distance: Nikkaluokta-Alesjaure 71 km (Nikkaluokta-Abisko 107 km)
Difficulty: easy-moderate
When to go: from July to August for a summer hike
Duration: 3-5 days (Nikkaluokta-Abisko 5-7 days)
Where to stay: camping in tent, or in STF cabins

Hetta-Pallas Hike: Autumn Colors and Northern Lights

Adventures // 19 March 2023

The Hetta-Pallas hiking trail in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is Finland's oldest hiking trail and one of the most popular long distance hiking trails in Finland. The Hetta-Pallas trail goes from the peaks of the fells down to the gorges and back to the peaks to incredibly beautiful rugged landscapes. The autumn time colors the Hetta-Pallas route with deep red tones.

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Hetta-Pallas Hiking Trail

Destination: Enontekiö and Muonio, Lapland, Finland
Distance: 50 km (31miles, one direction)
Difficulty: physically demanding but suitable for beginners
When to go: in September for backpacking in autumn
Duration: 3-4 days
Where to stay: camping in tent, in reservation or open wilderness huts, some Lappish huts

Pilgrimage in Nature: 10 Experiences on the Meaningful Journey

Wellness // 6 February 2023

‘Pilgrimage’ means a journey to a sacred place. It can also refer to some kind of spiritual or mindful walk in special natural or cultural sites. Pilgrimage is an ancient tradition found in all world religions. During the past decades, pilgrimage has gained new popularity with the discovery of pilgrimage routes such as Camino de Santiago in Spain.

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