Departing from Abisko, you are launched on the first stage of one of the most beautiful walking routes in Sweden, the Kungsleden. After stocking up on provisions at the STF (Svenska Turistföreningen – a Swedish tourism promotion association) Abisko Turiststation, I suggest you lace up your shoes to embark… read more

During this second stage, you begin to leave the wide tracks sometimes taken by 4x4s to discover winding paths, more in contact with the great Swedish nature.



After an ascent along the Ribakbákti, a long false flat descent along the immense Lake Alesjaure gratifies your legs. The path is pleasant, and… read more

This third stage is one of the highest on the northern Kungsleden trails. Departing from Alesjaure, you begin a long and pleasant climb towards the Tjäktja pass which culminates at 1,120 meters above sea level. If the weather is rough, do not hesitate to rest for a few moments in the hut erected there… read more

During this fourth stage, I invite you to discover one of the most picturesque valleys of the Kungsleden. Among the homeless, opinions are often unanimous. The Tjäktja Valley elevates. It is an ode to beauty, if not to nature. In the heart of the valley, do not hesitate to make a few stops to get drunk… read more

This fifth stage is the first which requires a crossing by ferry. Indeed, after skirting the tumultuous banks of the Kaitumjåkka, you quickly reach the refuge of Teusajaure. There, ask the guards about taking the ferry that crosses the lake of the same name. In case the times don't match, enjoy a long… read more

This sixth stage is the longest of your roaming on the Kungsleden, and the last on the "northern" part of your adventure.



The road to reach the Saltoluokta refuge, your stage for the evening, is paved. If, like me, you do not want to take transport, you can walk along the various lakes that border the… read more

This seventh stage marks the start of the “southern” part of the Kungsleden, more remote and less frequented. Consequently, I advise you to stock up on food before leaving Saltoluokta since for the days to come, chalets with groceries will be rarer (the next one is at the Aktse refuge, the next evening… read more

At the start of this eighth stage, you climb into a boat to cross the great lake Gåbddåjávrre. On foot, I suggest you progress and leave the official Kungsleden route to enjoy one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the north of the country. Indeed, from the 1,179 meters of the Skierffe summit, the panorama… read more

This ninth stage invites you to enter the Sarek National Park. Particularly forested, the kilometers that you survey there are exceptionally rich. Above all, do not leave the paths, otherwise you will find yourself stuck in the bogs, which are numerous in the park.



At the end of the stage, I suggest you… read more

At the start of this tenth stage, you continue your roaming in the heart of the forest. Like the day before, don't go too far off the beaten track if you don't want to get stuck in the bogs.



On your way, if the weather and the mosquitoes invite you, bathe in the Stuor Dáhtà. It is a pretty lake which… read more

Before taking the boat to the southern shores of Lake Sakkat, I advise you to buy enough food in Kvikkjokk since you will not find a large grocery store before the village of Jäkkvik, your destination for stage 15.



With the boat behind you, you set off to sink into an unfathomable forest of birches, trees… read more

Departing from the banks of the Tsielekjåhkå, you begin a slow climb to reach a pretty plateau. Along the way, the panorama rich in chlorophyll remains very peaceful. Do not hesitate to multiply the breaks at the foot of the mountains or in the hollow of the lakes that you encounter to contemplate and… read more

With just over 30 kilometres, this thirteenth stage is the longest of your journey. Between thick forests and open tundra, the diversity of the landscape is breathtaking. On the other hand, the effort can quickly become exhausting. Take it easy and do not hesitate to take multiple breaks.



In Vuonatjviken… read more

After leaving the boat that allowed you to cross the majestic Lake Riebnes, you begin a steep slope before reaching a large plateau with rich flora.



On the rest of the route, you take lake paths that are sometimes particularly wet and demanding. Like the day before, spare your efforts so as not to exhaust… read more

During this fifteenth stage, you cross the large national park of Pieljekaise. A large forest of majestic birches, the park owes its name to its highest peak, the Pieljekaise, which culminates at 1,138 meters above sea level.



With the park behind you, I suggest that you end your stage in the Sami village… read more

During this sixteenth stage, you begin by progressing through the unfathomable forests of the Yraft reserve. At the end of the latter, the Värdshus Bäverholmen can serve as a stopover, and above all offer you a good coffee or a hot meal.



On the rest of the course, you walk on larger and more open land… read more

This 17th stage is one of the longest of your roaming on the Kungsleden. Almost 27 kilometers long, you leave the lakes surrounding the Sjnultje Rastskydd bivouac before entering the Vindelfjällen nature reserve. This immense green space is currently registered as the largest nature reserve in the country… read more

During this 18th stage, you alternate between birch forests and bare mountains. In the middle of the stage, you come across a small shelter in which you can rest, and why not start the stove while you have a bite to eat.



At the end of the stage, I suggest you rest in Ammarnäs, a pretty little town typical… read more

Before leaving Ammarnäs, don't forget to fill your backpack with food. The next stores on your itinerary are in Hemavan, the final stop on your adventure.



On paths that wind between ridges, lakes and rivers, you can rest along the way at the refuge guarded and managed by the STF of Aigert. Sit down for… read more

With 29 kilometers on the clock, this 20th stage is one of the longest of your roaming on the Kungsleden. At the start of Serve, you progress on a straight path, jostled with small ridges between 700 and 900 meters.



When you reach the Tärnasjö refuge, take a break for a coffee by the large and majestic… read more