Nordkalottleden (Nordkalottruta)
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Finland Finland
Norway Norway
Sweden Sweden
General information about Nordkalottleden
Difficulty
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

The best time to hike the Nordkalottleden is:

January
February
March
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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.

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The best time to hike the Nordkalottleden is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are allowed!
Self-supply (food can be bought every few days)
Water is sufficiently available everywhere and does not need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is allowed
Power supply is not ensured
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You might encounter bears!
Sections are also accessible
Sometimes a lot of mosquitoes!
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Nordkalottleden via Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Bus / Airplane. Duration approx. 8 hours.

Departure

Departure from Nordkalottleden is via Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Airplane. Takes about 10 hours.

Accommodation

  • in managed huts
  • in unmanaged huts
  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way

Loneliness

Wilderness / Virtually no people and no settlements
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Nordkalottleden (Nordkalottruta)

FinlandFinland
NorwayNorway
SwedenSweden

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