I’m 20 and hoping to do something that’ll help me figure life out and what it’s all supposed to be. I have a few questions about gear and scheduling and to exactly plan for this kinda thing.

I’ll start with gear. I have a backing bag that I’ve used a few times a couple years ago and figured I’d just use that again. I have a jetboil and just figured I’d take things even if they are a little heavier just because I have them. I don’t have a lightweight tent, sleeping Bag, hiking sticks, shoes, water filter and anything else needed lol. I have some odds and ends that I want to bring along like gps and medkit but we’ll see how heavy it gets. Don’t really have a price range just kinda want a good deal lol

Wanting to do this from the us is hard because I don’t know how long it’ll take me personally to hike (miles in a day) I plan on going on some bf hand to help figure that out but should I schedule a round trip for a month and a half and just take my time and make sure I’m back or is that to long. There’s just limited information on doing the whole thing and how to plan it out.

Can you wild camp the whole thing or only certain parts I wanna be responsible and respectful?

Any other advice on anything is helpful and appreciated!

Hi there!

So, I've been having the Kungsleden on my bucket list for a while now. However, I know there are two "Kunglseden", the more famous northern part between Abisko and Hemavan and the shorter southern part between Sälen and Storlien. From what I know, there initially was a plan to have one trail go through all the way through both trails, but the trails haven't been truly "connected" as of yet.

I will likely only be able to do one section in the foreseable future (time is a limited ressource and there's also other stuff in other countries I want to do) and I can't decide which one to do? Has anyone done both sections and would recommend one over the other?

From what I see, the northern Kungsleden is longer, more famous, a little bit better developed and probably has the more impressive sights.

The southern one seems to be a bit more remote and maybe not as crowded, which are definitely advantages, but also maybe not as "exciting"?

Hello everyone,

I don't have many holidays in the year and it turns out that I have 2 weeks of holidays starting on 9 December. I love the mountains, skiing and hiking, so I started looking for a ski tour that would last several days or even weeks.

I found the Kungsleden, which is 440 km long. After doing quite a bit of research, all the websites were unanimous on the dates for doing the tour: between February and April.

It's impossible for me to find a forum or website that talks about the crossing in December.

I'm aware of the risks involved (very short day, bad weather, cold, wind, lack of signposting, etc.).

Here's my question: Do you think that if you're well equipped, you can do part of Kungsleden in December and still have fun? Or is it ridiculous and there's no point in doing it in December?

If not, do you have any ski tours over several days to offer in Europe?

Thank you very much

PS, I'm from France and I'm in good physical condition

We have booked hostel at Abisko on Xmas. How about the train to abisko from Stockholm is not sold out… Is there any other easier way to go to Abisko? Or will they open more train seats to Abisko?

Hello! I am planning on trekking through Kungsleden next august and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on pairs of shoes/boots that are appropriate for this terrain and could make the trip more enjoyable. From what I've read, I am leaning away from heavier leather boots that will get water logged, but also not going for a trail runner with zero water resistance, but somewhere in between the two.

I'm also curious what are some things to look for besides material choices? Like the treads of the shoe, the type of lacing system, how tall the heel is, the durability and the overall comfort of the boot are things I would love to get some insight on.

I have a few ideas in mind that I've linked below but any input would be greatly appreciated!!

Salomon quest 4

Arcteryx Acrux tr gtx

Hoka Kaha 2

Hey guys! I just uploaded my new youtube video of me trying to take on the breathtaking kungsleden! Please consider watching :)

https://youtu.be/35Op__ZSojw?si=X2rNBAL8lbEpIACh

Hi there, is there anyone travelling from Abisko / Kiruna to Narvik on 5th October? We are two people trying to get to Narvik on the 5th of october but there’s no train over this weekend (we called Vy to confirm) due to track works. Would anyone like to share a taxi? Or if anyone is travelling there and has spare capacity, we are happy to pay for petrol!

Just booked a ticket from Abisko to Stockholm for October 2024, no option to select sleep compartment, only seats available.. ? Anyone had experience sitting through a long train journey?

Edit: just wanted to say, thank you so much, every response is greatly appreciated 👍

Edit 2: in case anyone experiences similar issue, just to update here that, I found out I was on the wrong Vy website (it was the Norwegian one), the Swedish Vy website is https://www.vy.se/enThey look similar, and as I was using the English translation, I did not notice the difference! So I have managed to get the ticket I need. :)

I'm from Australia and me and a friend who have started backpacking recently are wanting to do the kings trail sometime next year, neither of us have done any over seas travel and aren't sure how to get started booking and planning wise, can anyone help?

Hello,

Me and my wife want to hike Abisko to Kvikkjokk in late September, however I’m quite worried about the boats. There seems to be rowing boats available. But do they leave those in the mountains after 15th September when they officially close the cabins? Is the trek even possible this late into the season? Thanks for help.

Hello, I’m planning a trip for next summer to hike the Abisko -> Nikkaloukta route. I know how to get from Stockholm to Abisko, but is there a train from Nikkaloukta to Stockholm? I’ve never been to Sweeden so I’m kind of going in blind.

Hi all,

I start my hike (from Kvikkjokk to north) at the weekend with my friends. I read this: https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/boats-in-the-mountains/

But I still have some questions regarding boat transports.

Aktse (Laidaure): Are the schedule fixed? So, I don't have to call the boatman/boatwoman, just hoist the flag 30 minutes before the scheduled departure? What if I arrive for example 12:00. Do I have to wait for hours or is it possible to call the operator? Does the boatman usually stay on the northern side?

Sitojaure and Svine: It is clear for me that I have to call they in advance where there is cell phone coverage (I have satellite communicator, so it is not problem for me). Are the schedule fixed? So, even I call the boatman/boatwoman, they run only 2 times/day? Do they usually stay on the north side?

Saltoluokta – Kebnats: Everything is clear for me. This is a big ship and the time table fixed.

Teusajaure: Are the schedule fixed? So, I don't have to call the boatman/boatwoman, just hoist the flag 30 minutes before the scheduled departure? What if I arrive for example 12:00.? Do I have to wait for hours or is it possible to call the operator? There is a little chance that I miss the last boat at Teusajaure (in case of very bad weather). I know there are rowing boats there, but I've never tried rowing and I can't swim. What do you think, is it a good idea to do it there if the weather is quite good? The water is only 950 meters wide there and I am in good physical condition and I go there with my friends, so we can change.

Hi all,

I am asking those who have already completed the Kunsgleden.

If you had to choose: which part is more spectacular? From Kvikkjokk to Aktse (including Skierffe) or from Aktse to Saltoluokta (including Skierffe)?

If I go to stay in one of the huts instead of pitch on one of my nights, do they have pots to cook with and utensils to eat it with or do I have to have my own?

Edit: hits is suppose to be huts

I start in abisko but I can’t take meats in a plane and it’d be pointless to anyway, I don’t really want dehydrated meals as I can’t calorie deficit. How often is a food station and what sort of stuff do they sell? And what sort of things should I bring as a main meal that isn’t dehydrated but still good for fuel? I have breakfast and snacks sorted

Just what the title states. Is the water clean enough for it

If I am to fill up with the water then add the tablets should it be fine or should I pour through a cloth still?

Hey all,

Is there an update on the water quality? From an earlier post I understood some people adviced for filtering it in some spots.
How is it?

I am not used to getting water just like that - usually I go to huts with taps / taps from mountain water. How is this during the Kungsleden?
Best,

So as title says. I have a jetboil stove I know I can’t bring a gas canister on a plane so is there anyway on the way from the airport I can stop in anywhere and grab a stove? And how much fuel should I take for 13 days of solo hike? 450g? Or more.

Thank you :))

Hey guys,

I’m currently hiking the Kungsleden trail from south to north, and I’m still in the southern part. Just wanted to give a heads-up: everyone in the village where I am right now is advising against heading out tomorrow due to the weather conditions.

Not sure how many of you are in the same area, but I thought I’d let you know what’s going on. Stay safe out there!

The next three weeks I will hike kungsleden and I am thinking about adding Sarek to my itinerary. I was contemplating two options:

1. Take the bus to Ritsem from Vakkotavare and then Hike from there to Skierffe through the valleys. Which seems to be the most popular Sarek hike.

2. Walk to the Suorva Dam and then go south through Sarek to rapadalen and Skierffe.

The second options seems a bit shorter and easier (no need for bus+boat) but the first seems to be a lot more popular from what I read online.

Anyone here any experience with either option? And what would you advice. Hoping to be able to do it in 5/6 days.

I'm currently in Hemavan, and before I came here, I saw online that there was supposed to be an ATM here, but apparently, there isn't. Does anyone have a solution that I haven't thought of yet? The bus connections from Hemavan to Tärnaby, where there is an ATM, are also really bad.

How would you assess the weather situation (Starting 16.08 in Kvikkjokk, Destination Abisko 30.08)

The forecasts indicate rain on many days. However, I wonder (considering the amount of precipitation) that this should be rather small rainfalls in between?

Sorry to spam this group with another train post but I am looking for some guidance from folks who have been in similar situation in the last few months.

I am looking for 2 train tickets -

Narvik to Abisko on 23/09 and Abisko to Stockholm night train on 25/09.

Been waiting for these dates to open for few months now. Vy.se dropped an update couple of days ago in which they have opened the lines until 14th Dec with the exception of few dates in September and October where ‘the departures are affected by planned track works’. As luck would have it, I need to travel in those dates!

They added a message that more information about these departures would be forthcoming.

So I am wondering on couple of questions -

1. by when can I expect for more information for the dates in September? I am just worried I will be left hanging by no updates and then need to scramble for alternative modes.

2. when they say departures are affected by planned track works is it generally no trains will be run on that day or reduced train frequencies?

3. are their bus options between these 2 places? Currently nothing comes up in their website or entur.

I called their phone lines but cannot reach to a person on the other side.

Thanks!

Me and my friend are going to Kiruna in the first week of november to hike from Abisko to Nikkalaukta (possibly climbing Keb on the way) and i was wondering what the weather conditions are in the area that time of year?

I like to combine long distance walking with day hikes and wondering if there're any good options on the northern part of the Kungsleden. I'm not very keen on Kebnekaise due to the difficulty.

I've looked at AllTrails and found the following:

• Nuoljia - Björkliden loop from Abisko (with or without the lift)

• Paddus Offerplats out-and-back from Abisko

• Kårsajåkka – Aurora Sky Station loop from Abisko

• Tarfala Valley - no route on AllTrails but have seen somehwere else that you can hike there and back from Kebnekaise station

Has anyone done any of those hikes? Do you recommend them?

Hi everyone, after dreaming about it for 4 years, I'm going to walk the Kungsleden trail from Hemavan to Abisko from 20/08 to 12/09. However, there is one problem I haven't solved yet: supplies. Since my time is limited, it's not really possible to send packages in advance. Until Jäkkvik, I will have to rely on food from the supermarkets. However, if I'm right, Jäkkvik has the northernmost supermarket. After that I think there are 2 options. An additional difficulty is that I'm a vegetarian (preferably vegan).

1. After jäckvick I would rely on the food I can buy in the huts (I know the prices, I've walked in Sweden before), but as this year some of the huts in the northern section close on the 14th, I**'m afraid they might be sold out and do you think there will be any food left at all?**
2. As I saw someone else post is to take a detour for a day or 2 from kvikkjokk to Jokkmokk. But this is still quite in the middle, does anyone know a point further north where I can resupply in a town or city by taking a detour with a bus?
3. Option 3 is to cancel part of my hike because I don't want to be rescued due to poor preparation.

Thank you very much if you could share your experiences and answer my question(s). Or let me know if I'm missing anything. Much appreciated!

3 of my 4 packages have arrived at their respected destinations unfortunately the most important one to Saltoluokta has been redirected to a pickup point in gällivare (i hope that’s the case) worst case scenario is that it has been sent back to me.

Is it an easy route to take from the fjällstation to Gällivare and is it worth the time??

I know there’s a shop at the station but it’s expensive and there’s not that much choice…🤷‍♂️

I am hiking from nikkaluokta to abisko in two weeks. I will be flying in so wont be able to bring gas. Can I buy any gas at the mountain station? I have an MSR pocket rocket, which should work with most screw thread cannisters.

Hi all,

I would like to start the KL from the 9th/10th of September on. I was wondering how busy the trail will be then. I will be hiking alone, but knowing there will be hikers is good to know in terms of safety (I will take some precaution measures for phone reception etc.). Next to this, it is handy if boats need to be rowed ;-).

Did anybody hike the KL solo in September? How was it?
How busy is the trail in September?
Is it okay / doable / safe to row the boat crossings alone?

Thanks!