Hiking guide - Kungsleden: The King's Trail Through Northern Sweden | Cicerone

Topoguide (in English) of the Cicerone publisher presenting Kungsleden (King's Trail), the first trek of great hike from Sweden. Located mainly in the Arctic Polar Circle, the 460 km road across Lapland is presented in 28 steps but can be traveled in shorter sections if you wish. Includes optional Kebnekaise climb, the highest peak top of Sweden, as well as notes on huts and wild camping. Description Provided by the publisher:
Sweden's Most Famous Long - Distance Trail, The Kungsleden (King's Trail) Traverses The Land of the Sami People and The Midnight Sun, Stretching 460km Between Abisko and Hemavan. THE FULLY WAYMARKED TRAIL IS COMPLETED OF FIVE CONTINUOUS AND DISTINCT SECTIONS: THESE CAN BE WALKED INDUSTRIALLY OR A THRU - HIKE WILL TAKE AROUND A MONTH. The Guide Also Includes The Popular Abisko to Nikkalookta Circuit, Which Can Be Completed in a Week, and An Ascent of Kebnekaise, Sweden's Highst Peak at 2098m.

In Addition To Clear Route Description and Mapping, You'll Find a Wealth of Practical Advice Covering Accommodation and Facilities, Equipment and Resupply and Detailed Notes on How To Get to and from The Start and Finish - Points section. A SWEDISH AND FELL SAMI GLOSSARY CAN BE FOUND IN THE APPENDIX. Although There ARE PLEACHUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WILD CAMPING, THREE OF THE FIVE TRAIL Sections are equipped with Huts (Many Including a Shop and a Sauna) Making Them Easily accessible to all. The Remaining Two Sections Have a More Remote Feel That Will Appeal to Those Intu on Finding Some solitude. To Add Further Color, There ARE SEVENONY Lake Crossings On The Trail With The Option of Rowing Gold Using The Motorised Service: Full Details Are Provided in The Text

The Kungsleden Passes Through Five National Parks, Including Sarek. Other Highlights include The Strking Tjaktjavagge Glacial Valley and The Famous Hay Meadows of Aktse, Perfectly Framed by the Azure Lajtavrre Delta and The Sheer Chiseléd Face of Skierrfe. Around Half The Road Lies Within The Arctic Circle Showcase of Snowy Mountains, Deep Glacial Valleys, Open Fell, Expansive Lakes and Verdant Forest.