Guide to the Kungsleden (King's Trail), Sweden's premier long-distance trek. Lying mostly within the Arctic Circle, the 460km route across Lappland is presented in 28 stages but can be walked in shorter sections if preferred. Includes an optional ascent of Kebnekaise, Sweden's highest peak, plus notes on huts and wild camping.
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.
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1:100,000 maps
included for each stage
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GPX files
available to download
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Detailed information on
accommodation, facilities and public transport
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The popular
Abisko-Nikkaluokta
portion of the route can be completed in 1 week
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Advice on
planning and preparation
