About
The Kungsleden, or The King's Trail, is an approximately 440-kilometer long-distance trail in the high north of Sweden, above the polar circle, running between Hemavan and Abisko.
Why go
- Feeling of remoteness is very real
- Find silence
- Feeling of freedom
Must try
- Hike the kungsleden
- Ski over mountain passes
- Collect drinking water straight from the lakes
- Chop your own firewood to keep warm
- Clean yourself with warm water in the sauna
Pro tips
- Capture the midnight sun or aurora borealis
- Sections possible
- Boat crossings you’ll need to take
- Camp and hike 30+ kilometers a day
Good to know
- Expensive due to required boat transfers
- Overnight stays in mountain huts costing at least 50 euros
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Rating
4.9 / 5