Guide de randonnées (en anglais) - Kungsleden : The King's Trail through Northern Sweden | Cicerone

Topoguide (en anglais) de l'éditeur Cicerone qui présente le Kungsleden (King's Trail), premier trek de grande randonnée de Suède. Située principalement dans le cercle polaire arctique, la route de 460 km à travers la Laponie est présentée en 28 étapes mais peut être parcourue en tronçons plus courts si vous le souhaitez. Inclut une ascension facultative de Kebnekaise, le plus haut sommet de Suède, ainsi que des notes sur les huttes et le camping sauvage.

 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 section start and finish-points. A Swedish and Fell Sami glossary can be found in the appendix. Although there are plentiful 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 intent on finding some solitude. To add further colour, there are seven mandatory lake crossings on the trail with the option of rowing or using the motorised service: full details are provided in the text.

The Kungsleden passes through five national parks, including Sarek. Other highlights include the striking Tjaktjavagge glacial valley and the famous hay meadows of Aktse, perfectly framed by the azure Lajtavrre delta and the sheer chiselled face of Skierrffe. Around half the route lies within the Arctic Circle showcasing an ever-changing landscape of snowy mountains, deep glacial valleys, open fell, expansive lakes and verdant forest.