Overview

A guidebook to walking the Kungsleden trail (King’s Trail) between Abisko and Hemavan. Covering 460km (286 miles), this long-distance trail through the sub-artic landscape of Swedish Lappland takes 4 weeks and is suitable for any reasonably fit, experienced walker. The route is described from north to south in 28 stages, each between 7 and 22km (4–14 miles) in length. An additional itinerary is included for the Kebnekaise summit, Sweden’s highest peak. 1:100,000 maps included for each stage GPX files available to download Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport The popular Abisko-Nikkaluokta portion of the route can be completed in 1 week Advice on planning and preparation

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Author:   Mike Laing
Publisher:   Cicerone Press
Imprint:   Cicerone Press
Dimensions:   Width: 11.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 17.20cm
Weight:   0.320kg
ISBN:  

9781852849825

ISBN 10:   1852849827
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   05 August 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Map key Overview map Route summary table Introduction The subarctic environment Plants and animals Regional history When to go Planning your walk Transport Boat crossings Accommodation Hut life and facilities The truth about sauna Trail marking and access What to take Mapping and GPS Communications and electronics Resupply Safety and wellbeing Using this guide Section 1 - Abisko to Saltoluokta Stage 1 Abisko to Abiskojaure Stage 2 Abiskojaure to Alesjaure Stage 3 Alesjaure to Tjaktja Stage 4 Tjaktja to Salka Stage 5 Salka to Singi Stage 6 Singi to Kaitumjaure Stage 7 Kaitumjaure to Teusajaure Stage 8 Teusajaure to Saltoluokta via Vakkotavare Additional itineraries Additional itinerary 1 Singi to Nikkaluokta (alternative finish to Section 1) Additional itinerary 2 Kebnekaise summit Section 2 - Saltoluokta to Kvikkjokk Stage 9 Saltoluokta to Sitojaure Stage 10 Sitojaure to Aktse Stage 11 Aktse to Parte Stage 12 Parte to Kvikkjokk Section 3 - Kvikkjokk to Jakkvik Stage 13 Kvikkjokk to Tsielekjakka Stage 14 Tsielekjakka to Gistojavratj Stage 15 Gistojavratj to Gasaklahko Stage 16 Gasaklahko to Vuonatjviken Stage 17 Vuonatjviken to Jakkvik Section 4 - Jakkvik to Ammarnas Stage 18 Jakkvik to Luvtavrre Stage 19 Luvtavrre to Baverholmen Stage 20 Baverholmen to Tjiegnatisjavrrie Stage 21 Tjiegnatisjavrrie to Ravfalls Stage 22 Ravfalls to Ammarnas Section 5 - Ammarnas to Hemavan Stage 23 Ammarnas to Aigert Stage 24 Aigert to Serve Stage 25 Serve to Tarnasjoe Stage 26 Tarnasjoe to Syter Stage 27 Syter to Viterskals Stage 28 Viterskals to Hemavan Appendix A Summary of facilities Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Summary of boat crossings Appendix D Language

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Mike Laing is a freelance mountaineering instructor based in Snowdonia, North Wales. He has travelled, climbed and trekked extensively in Greenland, South America, Africa, Europe and the Himalaya.

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