I would say the wildlife risk is pretty low on the trail. As discussed in our chat, a couple of possible options that won’t be too strenuous (along the stretch between Nikkaluokta and Abisko) are: And, a nice route you found, heading south from Nikkaluokta: Amazing blog – very informative. The options go on forever, but as you can see, the Kungsleden pretty much caters for everyone who wants to be out there in nature and be one with it. Thank you for your help! In the summer season in 2018 it seems that there are 2 such buses a day, one around 11:50 and the other 16:55. Add a soft bed and an evening in the sauna, the huts will soon feel like the best 5 star hotel. We’re wondering if it’s possible to hike any part of the trail in March? Hope you’ll have an amazing time exploring the area! And can I make fire near the tent or fire is allowed only in the huts ? When I was there in September 2016, I’d go for hours without seeing a single soul, then be ridiculously happy to see someone else passing, greeting every passing person like an old friend. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Most of the Kungsleden is generally clear and well marked (no signage but usually a red paint mark to indicate the right path). are taxis available? Just dug out my map, it was 159 SEK in 2016 (approx 17.5 USD/ 15.5 EUR). You may want to consider one of the free offline hiking map apps. Thanks for this write up, excellent info! I am going to hike the pass this July, I’ve just bought the airplane tickets. The minimum number of days (more than average fitness required, but not superhuman standard) would probably be around 3, completing about 35km (22 miles) a day. Also I want to do the the whole trail to Hemavan- do you know what cheapest option of travel is from Stockholm to Abisko and back from Hemavan. I got quite soaked on the day I attempted to cross the glaciers at Tarfala (due to rain) but did not encounter much rain on the other days. if so, which part would you recommend? We may request cookies to be set on your device. First, I plan on camping throughout the entire trek, do I need to book in advance to hike the trail? It might be possible to walk around Abisko. If I have my own camping equipment, do you think I can avoid the huts altogether? The temperatures in summer should be around 5 to 15 degrees Celcius (41 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit), a little warmer towards the south (Nikkaluokta). Do I need any permissions to do the hike and to make fire on my own ? Huts and mountain stations can be found throughout the trail at comfortably spaced distances. Fantastic information, thanks. Bye, One thing i wanted to ask you about is how bad the mosquito situation is on the trail around this time. We are in the U.S planning a holiday to hike and would like to hire a guide. Other popular detours are to Nallo, Vistas, and Unna Allakas, all of which are around the Alesjaure/ Tjaktja area and all of which I’d love to visit some day. Our group of guys are fit but are aging and we are looking to a final big, physical trip before we start scaling it back. Some parts of the Kungsleden are rocky and slightly more difficult to walk on, but there are not many ascents or descents unlike most other trails. Your information here was outstanding and this may be the place that delivers both. I used the map for Kebnekaisefjällen, which I purchased at Kebnekaise (they have other maps too). Learning to start a wood fire can be very useful, but I learnt it the long way on the trail, first looking at an experienced Finnish man do it, and the next day spending hours attempting to start it myself (and accidentally finishing up quite a bit of wood). So to help you out, here’s a few of the key words and signs you’ll see around. Thanks for all the precious information in your website! Purchase from nikkaluoktaexpressen.se, 395 SEK – 1 night at Abisko Turiststation, dorm bed, online + member price, 5 * 450 SEK – 5 nights on the trail – Singi, Salka, Tjaktja, Alesjaure, Abiskojaure (or the other way), 610 SEK onwards – 1 night at Kebnekaise Mountain Station, dorm bed, online + member price (might sell out), 191 SEK – train between Abisko and Kiruna (might be cheaper closer to departure date), Total = 3891 SEK (420 USD) including transport, excluding food. And, are there places to hang hammocks throughout the trail? I am planning a trek from Nikkaluokta to Abisko end of Aug. to beginning of Sep. Not sure what clothing is required. Hi Aaron, Thanks for all the helpful information. From what I can find, you can start from Alesjaure towards Vistas, which is about 18km. Planning on taking for upper body a long sleeve shirt, micro-fleece with hoodie, down jacket (soft shell) and thin rain gear(hard shell). Unfortunately I do not have experience on that route. We have booked our flights to Narvik Friday 17th & will be begining the Kungsleden in Abisko Saturday 18th August heading south to Hemavan. Do you know where I can find these information? But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. There may be more snow around Tarfala but apparently not so consistent too. Hi, I’m traveling the Nikkaloutka to Abisko segment this September and I’m very confused about the clothing. Find all the transport options for your trip from Stockholm to Kungsleden Trail Checkpoint 7 right here. You also have access to the sauna, should there be one. That said, a map would still be essential, and any additional equipment for personal safety, if not too inconvenient, is a good idea. You basically decide the total number of nights you need at each type of accommodation, set a date, and get 2 weeks validity before and after your selected date. That may be something to consider. Hi, I will be hiking the trail with my 12 year old daughter in the next couple of weeks. Weather may still be cold, around 5 degrees Celcius on average in May according to https://www.yr.no/place/Sweden/V%C3%A4sterbotten/Hemavan/statistics.html and https://www.yr.no/place/Sweden/V%C3%A4sterbotten/Ammarn%C3%A4s/statistics.html. As for the other mountain cabins between Kebnekaise and Abisko that are not on the Kungsleden, Unna Allakas, Nallo, Vistas and Karsavagge are open between 20 Jun 2019 and 21 Sep 2019, Tarfala between 21 Jun 2019 and 23 Sep 2019, and Paltsa between 20 Jun 2019 and 15 Sep 2019. Unfortunately I do not have experience with the Fjallraven Classic to be able to advise on more details on the expected pace of participants. It was a really pleasure to find so much description from a first hand hiker… I realise mobile coverage is limited on the Kungsleden, but what is the best mobile service company that will pick up the most reception? The challenge and commitment of hiking the entire 440 kilometers of the Kungsleden trail is a goal some people will choose, yet, far more people choose the option of hiking a shorter segment(s) of the trail. I had a great time reading your journey! We’re planning to do the hike in two weeks and I’m wondering how much mosquitoes and other insects there will be and, more importantly, what we can do about them to ensure it will be a pleasant hike. There might be some clearance items on offer which can be quite a bargain in the mountains. I arrive in Stockholm on 5th and leave from Copenhagen on 14th of Aug. Fret not, as you’ll always be near one of the freshest sources of water on Earth, and there’ll be plenty of scenery to keep you busy. Are boots needed and neccessary? Firstly, thank you very much for all the detailed information about your trip to Swedish Lapland. Stages [] Make full use of the stoves and pots available to make every meal more enjoyable, and don’t forget to do your dishes! Kungsleden is a long-distance hiking trail that runs from Abisko in Sweden’s far north to Hemavan, about 325km southeast as the crow flies. No electricity or running water is available. Narvik – Abisko 10.53 and 12.40. 3. A journey across dramatic mountain passes, vast open valleys and elegant lakes in the Arctic Circle in early autumn. Plan & Go | Kungsleden is the definitive guide to hiking Sweden’s famous King's Trail between Abisko and Hemavan. Backpack at Start 19kg Backpack at End 14kg (I age 5kg of food in 7 days!) Extremely comfortable! Kebnekaise to Singi, Singi to Salka – 12km + 14km (8.5 – 13 hours) – Easy. And how can I reach Stockholm from Vakkotavare avoiding plane? Changes will take effect once you reload the page. So just before the huts and related facilities start running again, I thought it’ll be timely to compile some resources that you might find helpful if you intend to explore this otherworldly arctic landscape. Sweden’s Long Distance Path Into The Arctic Circle. (Update 8 Apr 2018) It is possible to pre-book accommodation at a mountain cabin and also a good idea if you’d like to save some money (it should be cheaper to prepay). Will this keep me warm enough or am I overdoing it? Mountain huts along the Kungsleden cost 520 SEK (60 USD) a night, or 420 SEK (48 USD) with STF membership. Even if they did there is an assurance that you would not be turned away. With STF membership it will be 350 SEK a night for cabins off the Kungsleden and 450 SEK a night for cabins on the Kungsleden. In about a weeks time I'll be starting my hike on the kungsleden trail. That’s basically all the necessary costs of the hike. Thank you very much for the informations! As the days pass, you’ll get used to them, but it can be a bit confusing at first. I would imagine the airport is small but you never know about the security check, etc. All of the STF huts leave a room open in the off-season – Säkerhetsrum. More details on past weather trends: Thank you in advance… And if so, of what quality? – Do you have an Idea, if I can buy other Maps along the Trail, so that I don’t have to carry all maps the entire Trail (I understand that you didn’t do the hole Trail but I hope that you maybe talked to other hikers about this ) Beds are basic bunks in rooms of varying size from 4-10 beds on average, a pillow and blanket is provided. . I plan to hike the northern part from abisko to nikkaluokta. http://nikkaluokta.com/en/about-us/faq Thank you very much for all the useful informations! I did south to north as transport out of Lapland via Abisko is more convenient and so I’d have greater flexibility in doing the trek without worrying on reaching at any specific day or time. The Kungsleden trail is dog friendly and each hut will have a specified dog room. Gas stoves are available at all huts and water from nearby streams mean that you’ll most probably be able to cook almost anything you bring to the trail, without having to bring gas with you (not allowed to fly with those anyway, but you can get one at the shops for some outdoor cooking). Or do you have to hike back to Abisko? Unfortunately I’m not sure about TBE vaccine as I did not get the vaccine. Typically each hut complex consists of a series of buildings spread across a small area. I included a link to this post of yours because we found it so helpful , Thanks Brittany! Hi GQ, apologies for the late reply, I had missed your message. Planning to sleep in the cabins along the route. My plan is to go with my own tent. Welcome, glad you found it useful. From Norway: There are two trains a day from Norway a day. Thanks for reading! I am planning to go to the Kungleden. hi Aaron, Thanks for an excellent post. This is a popular option many people use to help save a bit of money, while still maintaining most of the convenience of the huts. You may want to check the latest check in time for your flight, as well as whether there are other flights scheduled around the same time. A wood burning stove is available for heating and candles are provided for light once it gets dark. You can prepay for non Kungsleden mountain cabins here and the Kungsleden mountain cabins here. More details on pricing of huts here (Mar 2019 update: This is an old price list. From Vistas it is 33km to Nikkluokta, might be possible to complete in one long day. Hi Aaron, thank you for sharing all the information. To get to Vakkotavare from Stockholm, you can take the train to Gällivare, then bus 93 to Vakkotavare. Please use the information below for reference only as there may be changes that I am unaware of. You can sign up online (make sure it is long enough in advance of your trip to receive your membership card) or you can become a member at any of the mountain stations along the trail (Abisko, Kebnekaise, Saltoluokta, Kvikkjokk) at which point you will receive a temporary card for your hike. 1) The most common animal along the trail are the reindeer herds towards the north that should pose little danger as long as you keep a safe distance from them. Hi Joshua, thanks for visiting and glad the info is useful. i have hies alone before but never such a remote area, Hi Magreet, it is safe to walk alone on the Kungsleden. That would also have the added advantage of working in bad visibility. I see there is a bus that gets you to the airport at 12:50pm and then the flight to Stockholm is at 1:40pm. I would like to ask you, in case if you remember, what was the level of waterproofing ( in mm) and breathability (in mm) of your jacket. Rome2rio makes travelling from Stockholm to Kungsleden Trail Checkpoint 7 easy. We are looking for both a challenge (in terms of distance, but also in terms of difficulty) and a beautiful tour to walk along. Mountain huts along the Kungsleden cost 520 SEK (60 USD) a night, or 420 SEK (48 USD) with STF membership. From this forum (https://www.utsidan.se/forum/showthread.php?t=86102) it is suggested that the Airport to Nikkaluokta by taxi is 1300 SEK (125 EUR/ 146 USD) so I suppose the reverse might be similar. Beds need to be made and floors swept. And then I Come across the beautiful description you just gave, simply brilliant, so much information. Hope you’ll be able to find the information and have a good time! Alternatively leaving on the 6th or earlier should be fine but I’m less sure, as I know that there are people who are able to complete the route in 3 days so if there are many such people the second part of your hike may get a little crowded. Trek through Swedish Lapland and climb its highest peak on one of Europe's most wild and remote hikes, the 'King's Trail' or 'Kungsleden', on this superb walking holiday. I completed this in one day, leaving early in the morning and arriving just before it got very dark (did it in September, will have more daylight hours in summer). I may be a little biased in saying that there’s nothing quite like Tarfala. Hi there, thanks for all the info. Amazing post!! You can also change some of your preferences. Yes. Do you remember if there were plugs in the train or huts for charging gadgets? 4-4.5 days should be sufficient if you manage 20-30+ km per day, which is quite possible as the terrain is relatively flat (still some ascents). Since 2005 we’ve done 17 adventures from Alaska to Patagonia and everywhere in between. You do not need to be an STF member to stay in the huts, however, if you are planning to utilize the huts each night, then I recommend joining the STF, as membership will save you about $10 per night. Surprisingly, credit cards are accepted at major huts along the trail, as long as there is enough sunlight to power the solar generators. Only located near entry points of the trail, along the Kungsleden, they can be found at: Abisko, Kebnekaise, Saltoluokta, Kvikkjokk. I think that my best hope is entering at Nikkalouokta and follow Kungsleden to Kaitumjaure Fjellstuga in anticipation that the trail is better acessible from the trolly point of view. Hello See Kungsleden page for additional details, photos, etc.. Wikipedia Details Reindeer Antler Collecting – Strange Hobby. Hope the above is helpful! In addition to the STF mountain huts, there are several basic emergency shelters spread across the trail, typically at mountain passes. Like it a little faster? My question is. Richard, Hi Richard! 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As you’ve mentioned, the trail is generally comfortable (except for some rocky sections and the occasional short uphill stretches) and you can do without carrying a heavy load. I had also found the walking companies who organised it too expensive and inclined to have rules ( maximum age and having to go in pairs!). Hi Idan! Tarfala) cost 460 SEK (53 USD) a night, or 360 SEK (41 USD) with STF membership. For non-members the use of these facilities is 100 SEK. If you’ve more time on your hands taking extra nights at a hut you like might be a good idea too, to recharge and to enjoy nature! My collection of stories, tips, and information on slightly off the beaten path adventures, mostly in Asia and Europe. I will be mostly camping, but occasionally staying in STF stations. Between Kiruna and Abisko, you can choose between the bus and train. Hi Alina! I did a quick search for trains from Stockholm to Abisko in the coming weeks the price appears to be in the range of 50-90 pounds (17 hours). Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. Last updated 25 Mar 2019. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. The marked trail mainly crosses barren mountain landscape, but the first and last stages pass through mountain birch forests. to Kebnekaise or Tarfala). I think walking Kungsleden is possible for anyone who is not unfit, and anyone who has done a few day hikes. Have a good hike! Typically located in the entrance of the emergency room, this is a phone to contact local police in an emergency. Salka to Tjaktja, Tjaktja to Alesjaure – 13km + 13km (8.5 – 13 hours) – Uphill to Tjaktja, rocky ground around the Tjaktja Pass could be slower to traverse on, likely to be on higher end of time range. I have two questions for you. More information on the hike from Nikkaluokta to Vakkotavare here. All huts have simple drop toilets and supplies of toilet paper, hand cleaning gel and soap. Thank you very much!! However as there are drying rooms available in most cabins I was able to get most of my gear dry before starting to hike the following day. Given your experience the Kungsleden should be fine in summer (not easy, but doable). I am interested in doing the hike at a leisurely pace, 1 hut a day, this July with my 12 year old daughter. And do you know if there is fire ban planned for this summer? From Abisko to Hemavan. This page provides a comprehensive and detailed list of the huts in Swedish Lapland. A fully packed trail cabins, non-members ( of STF ) may need to pay some fee next guests of! 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