A guidebook to walking the Kungsleden trail (King’s Trail) between Abisko and Hemavan. Covering 460km (286 miles), this long-distance trail through the sub-artic landscape of Swedish Lappland takes 4 weeks and is suitable for any reasonably fit, experienced walker.


The route is described from north to south in 28 stages, each between 7 and 22km (4–14 miles) in length. An additional itinerary is included for the Kebnekaise summit, Sweden’s highest peak.




1:100,000 maps included for each stage
GPX files available to download
Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport
The popular Abisko-Nikkaluokta portion of the route can be completed in 1 week
Advice on planning and preparation