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    Kungsleden hike: from Kvikkjokk to Saltoluokta

    A few summers back I hiked several sections of the Kungsleden hike in Sweden: from Ammarnäs to Hemavan and from Kvikkjokk to Saltoluokta. The latter is one of the least walked sections, but certainly one of the most beautiful. Because of the various lakes that you cross by boat, this particular section is a bit more complicated in organizing than the other sections. That’s why I’ll tell you all about it in this article so that you are well prepared for your journey. Enjoy reading! This article was first published in 2020 and updated in 2024. I’ve moved to the north of Sweden in the summer of 2023 and now…

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    The Kungsleden trail in Sweden: from Ammarnäs to Hemavan

    Welcome to this Kungsleden trail guide! Some hiking trails you just have to do once in your lifetime. The Kungsleden Trail in Sweden is one of them. Ever since I became an avid hiker I knew I wanted to hike the Kungsleden. I honestly have no idea how I came up with the idea of walking the Kungsleden. Probably after I read about it once in an outdoor magazine. In this blog I’m telling the story of our first part on the trek: the section from Ammarnäs to Hemavan, the southern end of the Kungsleden hiking trail. Enjoy! This post was first published in 2020 and updated in 2024. I…