A guidebook to walking the 460km (286 mile) Kungsleden trail (King’s Trail) between Abisko and Hemavan. This long-distance trail through the sub-artic landscape of Swedish Lappland is suitable for any reasonably fit, experienced walker and can be walked in 4 weeks.
Presented in 28 stages between 7 and 22km (4-14 miles) in length
The popular Abisko-Nikkaluokta circuit can be completed in 1 week
Additional itinerary given to the Kebnekaise summit, Sweden’s highest peak
Route passes through Kebnekaise Fjällstation, Nikkaluokta, Saltoluokta, Kvikkjokk, Jäkkvik, Adolfsström, Bäverholmen, Ammarnäs
Highlights include Aktse, Syterskalet and Tjäktjavagge glacial valleys, Lapone Mountains, Arjeplog Fells, Sarek National Park
1:100,000 maps included for each stage
Can be walked late-June to mid-September
GPX files available to download
Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport