Kungsleden, Long-distance hiking trail between Abisko and Hemavan, Sweden
The trail stretches 467 kilometers through northern Sweden, crossing four national parks and featuring diverse landscapes from mountain birch forests to alpine terrain.
The Swedish Tourism Association initiated the trail construction in the late 19th century, with the first cabins built near Abiskojávri and Kebnekaise in 1907.
The path traverses Sápmi territory, where active reindeer herding continues, and ancient pitfall systems near Saltoluokta demonstrate traditional hunting practices.
Sixteen mountain huts managed by the Swedish Tourism Association provide accommodation along the route, positioned at intervals of 9 to 22 kilometers.
The trail requires boat crossings over lakes, with 419 kilometers of walking paths, 18 kilometers of water passages, and a 29-kilometer road section.
Location: Kiruna Municipality
Location: Gällivare Municipality
Location: Jokkmokk Municipality
Location: Storuman Municipality
Location: Arjeplog Municipality
Location: Sorsele Municipality
Inception: 1900s
Founders: Swedish Tourist Association
Website: http://svenskaturistforeningen.se
Address: Abisko Turiststation, 981 07 Abisko, Sweden 981 07
Website: http://svenskaturistforeningen.se
GPS coordinates: 68.35837,18.78037
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50
Sweden contains medieval fortresses, national parks, historical churches and museums. The country spans from southern sand beaches to arctic regions. Visitors can find 18th century ironworks, prehistoric rock carvings and Viking burial grounds. The coastline features limestone cliffs above archipelago islands.
Iron Ore Line
6.6 km
Abisko National Park
5.6 km
Dag Hammarskjöldsleden
100 m
Njullá
3.7 km
Rombak Bridge
45 km
Rombaksbaai
41.3 km
Vadvetjåkka National Park
25 km
Kaskasatjåkka
47 km
Rohkunborri National Park
22.3 km
Norddalsbrua
32.9 km
Nallo
40.2 km
Silverfallet, Björkliden
6 km
Abiskojaure
9.8 km
Hergot Chapel
45.1 km
Aurora Sky Station
2.4 km
Kebnepakteglaciären
48.1 km
Gränsförsvarsmuseum
156 m
Blåisen
39 km
Šielmmáčohkka
38 km
Abisko naturvet. station
1.7 km
Stordalen
10.3 km
Låktatjåkka
14.9 km
Gearggejohka
19.3 km
Björklidengrottan
5.9 km
Sydvästra Kaskasatjåkkaglaciären
47.7 km
Blåisen
37.5 km
Sydöstra Kaskasapakkteglaciären
48.1 km
Jukkasjärvi 2158
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