Although the hike is 440 km in total, it can easily be split into. I was just wondering if the kungsleden trail was safe from bears, wether or not they will be a danger at night when im camping and wether or not ill need to follow food storage guidlines like storing my. The terrain becomes more barren if you hike the kings. In all, sweden has 29 national parks stretching the length and breadth of the country and you have free access to all of them. It passes through, near the southern end, the vindelfjallen nature reserve, one of the largest protected areas in europe. For a beautiful multiday hike of epic proportions, you cant go far wrong with the kings trail in sweden, as danielle fenton finds out. Coronavirus status you can buy books and ebooks to plan, enjoy and dream.
The fjallraven classic sweden usually takes five to six days to complete, although you can definitely do it faster the first pair across the finish line when we took part were trail runners who completed the whole thing nonstop in under 20 hours. The kings trail, or kungsleden, is swedens longest and most famous trail. The kungsleden trail is one of europes most remote and takes you through spectacular areas of the swedish lapland mountain landscape. Planning a hike on the kungsleden local travel tips. All you need to know to hike the kungsleden lets go aaron teoh. From its start point at the tourist station in abisko, the trail leads south towards kebnekaise which, at 2105m, is sweden s highest mountain. The rest of the year, carpets of bilberries and forests of. It is often ranked in the top 10 of the most beautiful hikes in the world, and there is a reason for this.
Its a 440km 270mile hike through some of the last trough wilderness in europe, in northern sweden. Dec 20, 2015 kungsleden or better known as the king. Swedens borders sweden has 11 peaks over 2,000 metres. Northern kungsleden lapland, sweden, 2009 the hiking life. Kungsleden the kings trail northern section unusual traveler. An indispensable book for planing a trek here, and if you dont speak german or swedish. Guide to the kungsleden kings trail, swedens premier longdistance trek. The king s trail tours story, a wilderness transformational travel company offering mindfulness experiences on kunglseden, swedish arctic, summer and winter.
The earliest record of what is generally considered to be a swedish king appears in tacitus work germania, c. Kungsleden the kings trail through northern sweden. Minutes from shopping and other conveniences, kings trail is located off university boulevard and convenient to jtb, i295, i95, and san. The kungsleden trek the kings trail of sweden, was recently nominated for the swedish trip global award. The fjallraven classic conquering the kings trail in sweden. We could be running our fastest split of the trip, but instead we stop for photos, wander offroute and sit on a rocky ledge overlooking a small waterfall. The kungsleden trail is a 440km hiking trail that crosses lapland a region in the north of sweden from north to south. As many of swedens hiking trails are hundreds of kilometres long, they are broken up into sections, so if you find. The kungsleden literally kings trail is the most famous and popular hiking route in sweden.
Guide, fullboard accommodation and safety equipment is included in this tour. Sweden offers hiking trails that are suitable for hikers of all skill levels. In a clear and concise manner, the book illustrates the highlights and unique characteristics of the kungsleden and provides details on all essential planning topics to save you time and effort with your own preparations. Here, the mountains rise sharply up from the valley and the tour interchanges between mountain birch forest and bare mountain region. Minutes from shopping and other conveniences, kings trail is located off university boulevard and convenient to jtb, i295, i95, and san jose. Kungsleden trail is one of the most popular hiking routes in sweden, starting from abisko nature protection area. Mar 03, 2015 march 3, 2015 cate sweden abisko, hiking, kings trail, kungsleden, nikkaluokta, northern sweden, swedish lappland, what to take on the hike my partners paternal grandfather was swedish so we planned to go to sweden to visit some of his second cousins. The kings trail is swedens most famous ski and hiking trail. We invite you to a winter adventure that starts in abisko national park and ends in the high mountains surrounding kebnekaise. The northern section between abisko and vakkotavare is the most scenic, and consequently the most popular section of the entire route. With the winter sun resting on the horizon, the arctic landscapes of northern sweden, featuring majestic peaks. Goran wallin, a keen outdoor enthusiast, gives us the insides of this great trail through the mountains of swedish lapland. Its our last day running swedens ancient kings trail, and also our shortest, at only 12 miles. Minutes from shopping and other conveniences, kings trail is located off university boulevard and convenient to jtb, i295, i95, and san jose boulevard.
Find your favourite trail from the rugged kings trail in the north to undulating forests and plains of the south. The kungsleden walking swedens royal trail cicerone trekking. In sweden they always charge extra for linen cant use a sleeping bag. Hike from abisko to nikkaluokta with the option to climb sweden s highest mountain. Kungsleden trail complete guide with videos mountain iq. So did i decide to make this general post faq about the kungsleden trail, this post will answer the most common question kungsleden the kings trail helpful information unusual traveler helpful information about what to pack and how to do the kungsleden the kings trail. Over 20 acres of landscaped grounds are enhanced by a pristine swimming pool, a tennis court, a soccer court, a playground and a barbeque pavilion. March 3, 2015 cate sweden abisko, hiking, kings trail, kungsleden, nikkaluokta, northern sweden, swedish lappland, what to take on the hike my partners paternal grandfather was swedish so we planned to go to sweden to visit some of his second cousins. The kungsleden is a hiking trail far from the civilization in swedish lapland that promises.
There are 336 moderate trails in sweden ranging from 1. In sweden it is cheaper to book your bus and train tickets in advance. All you need to know to hike the kungsleden lets go. Hiking in sweden an adventure from north to south visit. Hiking the kings trail in sweden wired for adventure. Read trekking the kungsleden by mike laing for free with a 30 day free trial. Backpack from abisko to nikkaluokta on the kings trail. It is roughly kilometers to hike up and down kebnekaise peak. Planning to hike the kungsleden or trails around swedish lapland. The kungsleden walking the kings trail in sweden macs.
Together, they form an exceptional, varying nature with everything from lush mountain forests down in the valleys to almost barren environments and glaciers up on the bare. The complete kungsleden kings trail runs for 450km. Kings trail provides a picturesque haven with its lovely landscaping and wellappointed apartments. But its an equally exciting adventure on skis during winter.
Swedish nature hiking the kungsleden study in sweden. Prebook mountain cabins between abisko and kebnekaise kungsleden prebook mountain. A wellsignposted, 500kmlong path from abisko in the north to hemavan, near tarnaby, it takes in swedens highest mountain, kebnekaise, en route. One thing is perfectly clear kungsleden between abisko and hemavan is one of the worlds most famous hiking trails, and possibly the best one. The kings trail, or kungsleden, lies in the far north of swedish lapland and is swedens bestknown hiking route, offering spectacular mountain scenery in a very remote area, yet accessible to a wide range of hikers due to the relatively easygoing terrain and network of mountain cabins along the route. This is a list of swedish monarchs, that is, the kings and ruling queens of sweden, including regents and viceroys of the kalmar union, up to the present time. Visit sweden, 2017 the kungsleden or kings trail has many unique elements, one of which is taking you on an incredible journey into the arctic circle. There is even a series of the countrys most spectacular valleys here. Kungsleden kings trail is a hiking trail in northern sweden, approximately 440 kilometres 270 mi long, between abisko in the north and hemavan in the south. I will be mostly camping, but occasionally staying in stf stations.
The departure reference for this tour is skt 0220 this tour begins on sun 19 jul and departs on mon 27 jul. In about a weeks time ill be starting my hike on the kungsleden trail. This arctic winter wonderland adventure ski holiday will see you ski touring nordic style along the famous kings trailkungsleden of sweden. The king s trail, or kungsleden, lies in the far north of swedish lapland and is sweden s bestknown hiking route, offering spectacular mountain scenery in a very remote area, yet accessible to a wide range of hikers due to the relatively easygoing terrain and network of mountain cabins along the route. Goran wallin, keen outdoor enthusiasts, gives us the insides to this great trail through the mountains of swedish lapland. Looking for advice on swedens stunning kungsleden trail. With the winter sun resting on the horizon, the arctic landscapes of northern sweden, featuring majestic peaks and frozen waterfalls, are bathed in an ethereal light. Hiking the kungsleden trail, sweden filmed in september 2012 while hiking the northern section of swedens kungsleden trail from nikkaluokta to. Kungsleden the kings trail through northern sweden cicerone. Nov 14, 2011 the kungsleden trek the kings trail of sweden, was recently nominated for the swedish trip global award.
A 440km hike along swedens most impressive landscapes, the kungsleden skirts the countries highest mountain kebnekaise, crosses through a number national parks and a nature reserve, reaches varying elevations up to 3,770ft along the perilously rocky tjaktja pass, and brings you face to face with an abundance of. Kungsleden trail which section of the trail distant north. The northern section of the king s trail kungsleden in swedish in lapland is probably the most famous part of this historic 440km longdistance walking path. Hike from abisko to nikkaluokta with the option to climb swedens highest mountain. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. One of the most popular route takes you from abisko to nikkaluokta via kebnekaise mountain.
The kungsleden walking swedens royal trail cicerone trekking guides laing mr. The hiking kings of swedens kungsleden trail inner. The terrain becomes more barren if you hike the kings trail towards the huts at tjaktja. The northern section of the kings trail kungsleden in swedish in lapland is probably the most famous part of this historic 440km longdistance walking path. For eight dark months it is buried under deep snow. Around half the route lies within the arctic circle showcasing an everchanging landscape of snowy mountains, deep glacial valleys, open fell, expansive lakes and. I highly recommend this book for those considering this classic trek. The vast arctic circle landscape in this part of swedish lapland is filled with contrasts. How walking the kings trail changed my life swedish lapland. Kings trail or kungsleden, is swedens longest and most famous trail, and mostly frequented during summer, but its an equally exiting adventure by skis during winter. Kungsleden trek the kings trail of sweden ke adventure.
Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone. Situate yourself here and be 10 minutes away from the landing, 20 minutes from jacksonville beach and half an hour from historic st. Details are given of the main trail, and some excellent side trips, which include climbs of swedens highest peak. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from august until september. Kungsleden north is a day to day hiking guide covering the northern 180km of swedens kungsleden trail from abisko to kvikkjokk, including the popular northern loop of abisko to nikkaluokta. This arctic winter wonderland adventure ski holiday will see you ski touring nordic style along the famous king s trail kungsleden of sweden. However, if you wish to prebook for a peace of mind and save some money, you can simply book accommodation for a set number of days on the kungsleden, and these bookings can be used at any hut along the kungsleden between abisko and nikkaluokta from a period 2 weeks before till 2 week after the selected start date s. It has since then been visited by hikers from all over the world. This guide covers everything from the basics of how to get there, what clothes you need to wear, to a day by day hiking guide of the trail. Hiking the kings trail sweden abiskokebnekaise nature travels. Nov 09, 2015 hiking the kungsleden trail, sweden filmed in september 2012 while hiking the northern section of swedens kungsleden trail from nikkaluokta to abisko. From its start point at the tourist station in abisko, the trail leads south towards kebnekaise which, at 2105m, is swedens highest mountain. Trek the northernmost section of swedens top distance trail, the 100year old kungsleden kings trail.
For queens consort of sweden, see list of swedish consorts. May 15, 2019 swedens most famous longdistance trail, the kungsleden kings trail traverses the land of the sami people and the midnight sun, stretching 460km between abisko and hemavan. You live comfortably in our mountain stations and cabins along the trail. How to trek swedens kungsleden trail realworld adventures.
The path is more than 400 kilometres long, and was established by svenska turistforeningen at the beginning of the 20th century. The hiking kings of swedens kungsleden trail on august 17, 2019, my husband colin and i completed a trek of the full length of the start of our kungsleden trek in hemavan, sweden. Selfguided hiking on the kings trail sweden nature travels. Kings trail, or kungsleden, is swedens longest and most famous trail and mostly frequented during summer. We have put together a complete guide that you can use when planning your hike along the spectacular trail. The kings trail tours story, a wilderness transformational travel company offering mindfulness experiences on kunglseden, swedish arctic, summer and winter. I yelled at wayne as he plunged the wooden oar into choppy water. Kungsleden the kings trail helpful information unusual. Dec 21, 2015 so did i decide to make this general post faq about the kungsleden trail, this post will answer the most common question kungsleden the kings trail helpful information unusual traveler helpful information about what to pack and how to do the kungsleden the kings trail. Jul 01, 2009 details are given of the main trail, and some excellent side trips, which include climbs of swedens highest peak. In the extreme north of sweden, a hundred miles inside the arctic circle, the kungsleden king of trails passes through one of europes last remaining wildernesses. Books kungeleien, the royal trail through arctic sweden by claes grundsten in english kungeleien, trekking in schweden by claes grundsten in german.
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