A guidebook to walking the 460km (286 mile) Kungsleden trail (King's Trail) between Abisko and Hemavan. This long-distance trail through the sub-artic landscape of Swedish Lappland is suitable for any reasonably fit, experienced walker and can be walked in 4 weeks.
- Presented in 28 stages between 7 and 22km (4-14 miles) in length
- The popular Abisko-Nikkaluokta circuit can be completed in 1 week
- Additional itinerary given to the Kebnekaise summit, Sweden's highest peak
- Route passes through Kebnekaise Fjällstation, Nikkaluokta, Saltoluokta, Kvikkjokk, Jäkkvik, Adolfsström, Bäverholmen, Ammarnäs
- Highlights include Aktse, Syterskalet and Tjäktjavagge glacial valleys, Lapone Mountains, Arjeplog Fells, Sarek National Park
- 1:100,000 maps included for each stage
- Can be walked late-June to mid-September
- GPX files available to download
- Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport