My first experience with swedish lapland was on the kungsleden kings or royal trail in 2012. Kungsleden is listed on nasdaq stockholm large cap. 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. Hikes in the midnight sun summer 2017 the kings trail. The kungsleden trail is a 440km hiking trail that crosses lapland a region in the north of sweden from north to south. Kungsleden north is a day to day hiking guide covering the northern 180km of swedens kungsleden trail from abisko to kvikkjokk, and the popular northern loop of abisko to nikkaluokta. Kungsleden gpx track sweden lonely planet forum thorn tree. The kungsleden literally kings trail is the most famous and popular hiking route in sweden. 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. Cartography needed for the kungsleden trail sweden lonely. The path is more than 400 kilometres long, and was established by svenska turistforeningen at the beginning of the 20th century. Thru hiking the 440 km kungsleden trail in sweden to fundraise for multiple sclerosis and cancer societies, plus everything in the build up. All you need to know to hike the kungsleden lets go. Oct 03, 2010 the complete kungsleden kings trail runs for 450km.
It passes through, near the southern end, the vindelfjallen nature reserve, one of the largest protected areas in europe. Although, it looks, cartography isnt extrictly neccesary, i prefer carrying maps. The train stops right beside the stf abisko mountain station and the northern starting point of kungsleden. The reasons ive only given it 3 stars are the quality of the book and the fact that it needs updating. Kungsleden trail which section of the trail distant north. Hi, in a few week ill hope to be walking the kungsleden trail from abisko. And more than just a written guide, kungsleden north also provides you with hundreds of images to help inspire your hike.
Hike routes can be mapped or uploaded from gps devices. If youre looking for splendid isolation, this isnt the trail for you. Aug 06, 2015 my first experience with swedish lapland was on the kungsleden kings or royal trail in 2012. Kungsleden trek sweden ke adventure ke adventure travel. Kungsleden is a 430 km long walk from abisko to hemavan in sweden, through the lappland province. In september 2015, four friends set out to walk the entire length of. Looking for some local knowledge to help with my trip to sweden to walk part of kungsleden over 2. Some in sweden talk of a southern kungsleden, more of an idea than a trail of international reputation. 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. Setting off in september 2015 from abisko mountain station.
Swedish nature hiking the kungsleden study in sweden. Distant north hiking the kungsleden full documentary. The departure reference for this tour is skt 0221 this tour begins on sun 18 jul and departs on mon 26 jul. Kungsleden is a 8yo bay gelding male from australia trained by kylie mckerlie, who is based at port augusta.
The trail passes through the laponia national parks, the. Kungsleden north hiking from abisko to kvikkjokk 68 north. I think it demonstrates the point that there really is a lot of walking in swedens mountains and some parts perhaps deserve an enhanced reputation. Kungsleden vasterbotten county 2020 all you need to know. Distant north hiking the kungsleden by theo govehumphries. Planning a hike on the kungsleden 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. Openstreetmap is a map of the world, created by people like you. A wellsignposted, 500kmlong path from abisko in the north to hemavan, near tarnaby, it takes in swedens highest mountain, kebnekaise, en route. Jun 09, 2016 a film documenting the 440km trek through the arctic wilderness of northern sweden.
Most of the kungsleden is generally clear and well marked no signage but usually a red paint mark to indicate the right path. No water crossings are required as good bridges cross the water points. Kungsleden north ebook abisko to kvikkjokk cody duncan. If you cant find what you are looking for you are always welcome to contact us.
Kungsleden north is a day to day hiking guide covering. Mar 03, 2015 planning a hike on the kungsleden 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. Jul 01, 2009 this is the only english language guide to the kungsleden and fortunately it is overall a good book. Kungsleden has managed to win 7 races in his career so far. If i was to use it again, i would probably just take the relevant pages rather than carry the whole book. Im planning to walk the kungsleden, from abisko to hemavan, next augustseptember. Fjallflora ebook of some of the most common flowers along kungsleden. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The complete kungsleden kings trail runs for 450km. During the summer season, the mountain nature of colours, scents.
Kungsleden the royal trail is a 430 km long walk from abisko to hemavan in sweden, through the lappland province. It explains how to get there and touches on all the major points along the way. Apart from guide and maps, i like to carry the gps. Its a multifuel stove, so can run on keroseneparaffin, white fuel, etc. Openstreetmap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license. Our first question is where we will be able to get fuel for our backpacking stove. Kungsleden the kings trail is a hiking trail in northern sweden, approximately 440kilometre 270 mi long, between abisko in the north and hemavan in the south. Setting off in september 2015 from abisko mountain station, we spent the next 30 days heading south for the. Hikes in the midnight sun summer 2017 the kings trail abisko. Kungsleden pa 10 dagar ett fantastiskt lopaventyr upplagg jag bestamde redan tidigt att springa fran hemavan och norrut till abisko. Planning a hike on the kungsleden local travel tips. Kungsleden abiskonikkaluokta sommer wandermap your.
It is often ranked in the top 10 of the most beautiful hikes in the world, and there is a reason for this. It passes through one of europes largest remaining wilderness areas. By engaging in a close dialogue, and with properties located close together, we can meet our customers requirements and changed needs. As a longterm property owner it is important to fully comprehend our customers and their needs. If i was to use it again, i would probably just take. This is the only english language guide to the kungsleden and fortunately it is overall a good book. Im wanting to go south to north, hemavan to abisko, to save the best til last perhaps. The trail passes through the laponia national parks, the largest wilderness area of europe. Bjorkliden norrbotten sverige wandermap is one of the largest collections of hike routes on the web.
Northern kungsleden lapland, sweden, 2009 the hiking life. He is sired by the stallion magnus out of the dam appalachian walk. Another glorious morning on the kungsleden trail as we continue through the wilds of northern sweden day 11 wild camp suonergarssa to kvikkjokk mountain station. Jun 11, 2016 theo govehumphries is raising funds for distant north hiking the kungsleden on kickstarter. Detta for att kunna disponera tiden och sakerstalla en reservdag for en eventuell avstickare till kebnekaise fjallstation for en om vader och sikt tillat bestigning av kebnekaises sydtopp. If you are interested in and curious about kungsleden as an investment you will find relevant information here.
Each part consists of a set with a completely waterresistant mountain map in scale 1. One thing is perfectly clear kungsleden between abisko and hemavan is one of the worlds most famous hiking trails, and possibly the best one. It has since then been visited by hikers from all over the world. Ebooks and destination travel guides by cody duncan photography. Hi, im going to hike the full 440km kungsleden solo from aug 12th. Ie5\cwj5yi22\bokningsinfo 1 kungsleden abiskokebnekaise klassisk midnattssol 2017 engelska privat.
To make it easier, we have chosen two periods for you, when summer and winter along the royal trail are the absolute best. Kungsleden property company with premises within office. Great hike for moderate to experienced hikers kungsleden. The trek first passes through the birch forests of abisko national park with its rich animal life, to the stf abiskojaure mountain cabin. Hiking the kungsleden south to north day 11 treksnappy. Kungsleden the innermost part of lapland has been available to everyone for over one hundred years. Theo govehumphries is raising funds for distant north hiking the kungsleden on kickstarter. By far most people seem to tend north to south, but this is on endless blogs about just the northernmost section. In the winter kungsleden is a ski trail with approximately the same route. As a listed company we continuously supply the market with correct and transparent information. A film documenting the 440km trek through the arctic wilderness of northern sweden. There is a segment around tjaktja pass that was a bit of an issue for me last year though. Four friends hiking the entirety of the kungsleden a historic trail through arctic sweden as autumn descends.
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