Flying to the northernmost airport in Sweden to spend 8 days on the beautiful Kungsleden and hike from Nikkaluokta to Abisko. Fjällräven Classis is an annual trek in Sweden. It helps that Sälka stuga has a sauna! Once we reached the lake we cheated a little and took the boat across, so we didn’t actually hike the full stretch. Distance hiked today: 14 km Wide horizons, turquoise lakes, a lot of reindeer, and cozy refuges with kind staff made this trip special. The trail from Abisko to Nikkaluokta or vice versa, where most people visit, is approximately 110km (70 miles) long, and can be spread comfortably over a week. Distance 105 km /66 miles . The northern part is the most impressive. It starts in Abisko above the Arctic Circle and runs south to the mountain village of Hemavan. Kiruna is the main transport hub in the north of Sweden and will be your likely arrival/departure destination from/to locations outside of Sweden. Since all the guide books were selling Tjäkta pass as the highest and most difficult part of the journey, we were a little over-prepared. We ate, rested, and waited about 4 hours for the next bus to Kiruna. We were amused that the two ends of the Abisko-Nikkaluokta are the easiest parts of the trail, giving some hikers a false sense of what is to come :-). It passes through, near the southern end, the Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve, one of the largest protected areas in Europe.In the winter Kungsleden is a ski trail with approximately the same route. Distance hiked total: 37 km Distance to go: 0 km. The trail can be hiked in both directions, though most choose to start in Abisko and finish in Nikkaluokta. Op 17 juni ’16 vertrokken we in alle vroegte richting Zaventem voor onze vlucht naar Stockholm. This guide covers everything from the basics of how to get there, what clothes you need to wear, to a day by day hiking guide of the trail. It was loud and scary! The next cabin along the trail is always in comfortable reach. KUNGSLEDEN NORTH Kungsleden North is a day to day hiking guide covering the northern 180km of Sweden’s Kungsleden trail from Abisko to Kvikkjokk, and the popular northern loop of Abisko to Nikkaluokta. However, it is made up for by dramatic vistas and beautiful greenery once you leave the mountains behind and start approaching Kebnekaise. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Start / Finish Abisko / Nikkaluokta . There are also (night) trains from Narvik (Norway), Luleå and Stockholm that go directly to Abisko. Trip Style Self Guided . The northern section between Abisko and Saltoluokta or Nikkaluokta is the most popular part of the trail to hike in a week as it has impressive views. This is our 5 days Kungsleden trek in the Swedish Lapland! Hike through magnificent landscapes towards the highest point, which lies at the Tjäktja Pass. When we arrived in Nikkaluokta, crossing the finish line was a wonderful experience. When we arrived in Nikkaluokta, crossing the finish line was a wonderful experience. Distance hiked total: 7 km ( Log Out /  Distance to go: 68 km. Each day we met maybe 15 people in total over an 10 hour hiking period, and the huts were generally about half full. The King’s Trail (Kungsleden) August 2018 - Duration: 44:29. The fully waymarked trail is comprised of five continuous and distinct sections: these can be walked individually or a thru-hike will take around a month. You never need to carry a lot of water. There are several variations of the route, taking alternative paths. Distance to go: 19 km. The walk was scenic and easy. It is rocky and not very scenic (well, in comparison) and don’t expect to find a place to pitch your tent here. The most popular section, which stretches between Abisko and Nikkaluokta, is about 105 km long and will take 10-12 days, although if children are in your party it may take longer. Yes, it’s convenient (Hot showers! Distance to go: 45 km. Kungsleden: Abisko to Nikkaloukta, don't miss it. Must I be super fit to go on a trip to the mountains? Hikers from Abisko to Nikkaluokta, are offered good service and a nice stay in a stimulating nature for your recovery after hiking. The entire trail takes about a month to cover but because it’s broken into sections you can choose the length of your hike. To my friends and I, this sounded like a great plan. Distance hiked total: 60 km The trail is neither very high nor very difficult, although you need to have proper hiking shoes since you will be balancing on rocks a lot. Support our work for the natural world and your rights as a tourist in Sweden. The Kungsleden Trail, or the King’s Trail, is Sweden’s most popular multi-day hike. 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