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huts sell provisions (so you needn't overload your backpack with food), and kitchen facilit-
ies are provided, but you'll need your own sleeping bag and there's no electricity. The sec-
tion between Kvikkjokk and Ammarnäs is not covered by the STF, so you must stay in
private accommodation in villages, or camp wild.
Insect repellent is a must in summer to avoid become a walking mosquito buffet, and
you have to be prepared for changeable weather.
Abisko to Kebnekaise
From Abisko it's 86km to Kebnekaise Fjällstation (around five days of hiking), and 105km
to Nikkaluokta if you're leaving the trail at Kebnekaise (around seven days).
This, the most popular section of the Kungsleden, runs through the dense vegetation of
Abisko National Park, mostly following the valley, with wooden boardwalks over the
boggy sections and bridges over streams. The highest point along the trail is the Tjäkta
Pass (1150m), with great views over the Tjäktavagge valley.
There are five STF huts along the trail: Abiskojaure (in a lovely lakeside setting), Ales-
jaure (with a sauna and a great view from the mountain ridge), Tjäktja (before Tjäktja
Pass), Sälka and Singi. The STF has mountain lodges at Abisko and Kebnekaise (
0980-550 00; kebnekaise@stfturist.se ; dm Skr310, s/d from Skr810/1080;
Mar-Apr & mid-
Jun-mid-Sep) .
 
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