Sweden

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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Swedish Lapland - Abisko 170 km hike (Mårma & Nallo)

Abisko in Swedish Lapland is a popular year-round outdoor destination. Abisko offers various trails for day hikes and long hiking trails of hundreds of kilometres. The most famous hiking trail is Kungsleden, but the most spectacular scenery awaits around it in the mountains.

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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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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

Abisko National Park in northern Sweden is a popular hiking destination throughout the year. The most stunning attractions and photography spots of Abisko are easily accessible, even for those who prefer shorter and less challenging hikes. Short trails and viewpoints near the road are suitable even for the busy traveler – you can see a lot in a day.

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Nuolja summit trail

  • Destination: Abisko, Norrbotten, Lapland, Sweden
  • Distance: 10-11 km / 6.2-6.8 miles
  • Difficulty: moderate-challenging
  • When to go: June-September
  • Duration: 5-6 hours

Abisko Canyon Trail in Swedish Lapland: A Stunning Evening Hike

Abisko serves as the gateway to nature in northern Sweden, offering the most breathtaking attractions and easily accessible trails. Numerous hiking routes originate from Abisko, ranging from short day hikes to treks covering hundreds of kilometers.

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Abisko Canyon Trail

  • Destination: Abisko, Norrbotten, Lapland, Sweden
  • Distance: 1.6 km / 1 mile
  • Difficulty: easy
  • When to go: year-round destination
  • Duration: 30 min

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
     

Tarfala in Swedish Lapland - Hiking to the Glacier Valley

The mysterious Tarfala valley in Lapland Sweden is hidden in the armpit of several 2,000 m high mountain peaks. At the bottom of the valley glitters the turquoise Lake Tarfalajaure (Darfáljávri), the mountains are covered by some of the largest glaciers of Sweden. The rugged and barren Tarfala is one of the most beautiful valleys of the Kebnekaise mountain massif area.

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Tarfala valley hiking info

  • Destination: Norrbotten, Lapland, Sweden
  • Distance: 6 km, from Kebnekaise mountain station 8 km
  • Difficulty: physically demanding but quite easy
  • When to go: from June to August for a summer hike
  • Duration: a daytrip, or part of a multiday backpacking trip
  • Where to stay: camping with or without facilities, or at STF's mountain cabins

Sarek National Park is located in Swedish Lapland, in Jokkmokk Municipality. The ruggedly beautiful Sarek is the oldest national park in Europe, and it is often called the last great wilderness of the North. Six out of thirteen peaks over 2,000 m are located within the boundaries of the national park, and there are around 100 glaciers.

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Hiking in Sarek National Park

  • Destination: Jokkmokk Municipality, Lapland, Sweden
  • Distance: Around 72 km (From Suorva to Skierfe, without summits)
  • Difficulty: advanced / difficult (mountaineous wilderness), no marked trails, big river crossings, challenging weather 
  • When to go: from June to August for a summer hike  
  • Duration: multi-day adventure, a daytrip to Skierfe from Aktse
  • Where to stay: in a tent

Kebnekaise Hike: Climbing Solo the Highest Peak in Sweden

Kebnekaise (Giebmegáisi in Sámi) is Sweden’s highest mountain, its summit reaching 2,097 m. It has two peaks, the southern Sydtoppen and the northern Nordtoppen. Kebnekaise is located in North Sweden around 80 kilometers from Kiruna. It’s a real Swedish classic hike in a high alpine environment.

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Kebnekaise hike info

  • Destination: Norrbotten, Lapland, Sweden
  • Distance: 18 km (elevation gain 1,800 m) from Kebnekaise fell station
  • Difficulty: physically demanding but quite easy
  • When to go: from June to August for a summer hike
  • Duration: a daytrip, 10-14 hours
  • Where to stay: camping with or without facilities, or at Kebnekaise mountain lodge