Kungsleden

Hiking trail Abisko, Norrbotten County, Sweden

What to expect

Kungsleden, also known as the King's Trail, is a famous hiking trail located in the Abisko National Park in Swedish Lapland. The trail stretches for over 450 kilometers and passes through a diverse landscape of alpine terrain, mountain birch forests, and mountain heaths. The trail is well-marked and has several mountain cabins and stations along the way, offering accommodation and food for hikers. The King's Trail is suitable for hikers of all levels, including families with children, and offers breathtaking views of Sweden's highest mountains. The trail can be hiked in sections, with the most popular section being the 105-kilometer stretch between Abisko and Nikkaluokta, which takes around 7 days to complete

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Hiking with children in Sweden – Kungsleden hiking trail

Hiking with children in Sweden – Kungsleden hiking trail
This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked the Kungsleden from Kvikkjokk to Saltoluokta. The hike was approximately 80 kilometers and took four days. We set up camp near a lake and a glacier river. We crossed a lake by boat and climbed the Skierfe with its spectacular views of the Rappadelta

Highlights: The rawness and remoteness of the landscape and the time spent together as a family. "We sang, we discussed and we philosophized." The views from the Skierfe and the encounters with reindeer and elks were highlights ✨