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Kungsleden (Northern Part)

Worth knowing
The Kungsleden (Northern Part) runs for a length of 440 kilometers through Sweden.
The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 22 days to walk the Kungsleden (Northern Part).
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.
The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!
On the trail you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.
You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp, in managed huts and in unmanaged huts.
Wild camping is allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!
Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.
Facts about Kungsleden (Northern Part)
Difficulty
- easy
Length
440 km
Elevation gain
8.600 m
Elevation loss
8.500 m
Highest Point
Tjäktja-Pass / 1.150 m
Lowest Point
Kvikkjokk / 302 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
440 km
8.600 m
8.500 m
Tjäktja-Pass
1.150 m
Kvikkjokk
302 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Kungsleden (Northern Part)
- in a tent/tarp
- in managed huts
- in unmanaged huts
Solitude on the Kungsleden (Northern Part)
Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages
The best time to hike the Kungsleden (Northern Part) is:
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Arrival to the Kungsleden (Northern Part)
You will arrive via Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.
You can get to Starting point via Bus / Flugzeug. Duration approx. 5 hours.
Departure from the Kungsleden (Northern Part)
Departure is via Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.
You can get to the airport per Bus / Flugzeug. Takes about 5 hours.
Useful links to the Kungsleden (Northern Part)
- Official website of the trail
- The following websites offer you further information: Link 1 Link 2
- You can find a PDF with further information here:
Our recommendation for hiking maps and hiking guides to the Kungsleden (Northern Part)
Map and elevation profile of the Kungsleden (Northern Part)
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