Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
are rewarded with expansive views of the bare mountainous terrain, before you cross the
lake using the rowboats provided and pass through pine forest to reach Kvikkjokk.
STF has a lodge at
Kvikkjokk
, and huts at Sitojaure, Aktse and Pårte.
KUNGSLEDEN IN WINTER
The Kungsleden can be tackled in winter, on cross-country skis or snowshoes; the trail is
well marked with red 'x' signs. It's a challenge, since most accommodation (with the ex-
ception of year-round STF Abisko, Hemmavan and Ammarnäs options) closes from late
September to mid-February and you have to be entirely self-reliant. However, all accom-
modation en route keeps a single room unlocked all winter, providing emergency shelter
if need be.
Kvikkjokk to Ammarnäs
This is the wildest and most difficult section of the park, recommended for experienced
hikers only. It stretches for 157km, or eight to 10 days of hiking. Bring your own tent, as
accommodation is very spread out.
Take the boat across Saggat lake from Kvikkjokk before walking to Tsielejåkk, from
where it's 55km to the next hut at Vuonatjviken. Then cross Riebnesjaure lake and another
one from Hornavan to the village of Jäkkvikk, from where the trail runs through
Pieljekaise National Park. From Jakkvikk it's only 8km until the next hut, followed by an-
other stop at the village of Adolfström. Cross Iraft lake before making for the cabins at
Sjnjultje. Here the trail forks: either take the direct 34km route to Ammarnäs or take a
24km detour to Rävfallet followed by an additional 20km to Ammarnäs.
You'll find private accommodation at Tsielejåkk, Vuonatjviken, Jäkkvikk, Pieljekaise,
Ammarnäs to Hemavan
This section is 78km, or four days' hike. Much of the southern section of the Kungsleden
runs through Vindelfjällens Nature Reserve. This trail is the easiest of the five sections,
mostly consisting of a gentle ramble through beech forest and wetlands, and over low hills.
