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Nordkalottleden (Nordkalottruta)



Worth knowing
The Nordkalottleden runs for a length of 680 kilometers through Finland, Norway and Sweden.
The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 34 days to walk the Nordkalottleden.
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 managed huts, in unmanaged huts, in a tent/tarp and in guesthouses/hotels along the way.
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 Nordkalottleden
Difficulty
- demanding
Length
680 km
Elevation gain
14.000 m
Elevation loss
13.750 m
Highest Point
1.157 m
Lowest Point
100 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
680 km
14.000 m
13.750 m
1.157 m
100 m
You have the following accommodation options on the Nordkalottleden
- in managed huts
- in unmanaged huts
- in a tent/tarp
- in guesthouses/hotels along the way
Solitude on the Nordkalottleden
Wilderness / Virtually no people and no settlements
The best time to hike the Nordkalottleden is:
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Arrival to the Nordkalottleden
You will arrive via Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
You can get to Starting point via Bus / Flugzeug. Duration approx. 8 hours.
Departure from the Nordkalottleden
Departure is via Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.
You can get to the airport per Bus / Flugzeug. Takes about 10 hours.
Useful links to the Nordkalottleden
- Official website of the trail
- The following websites offer you further information: Link 1 Link 2
Map and elevation profile of the Nordkalottleden
What else you should know about the Nordkalottleden
Here we have summarized some important information for you
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Here are some impressions of the Nordkalottleden