Kungsleden. One thing is perfectly clear - Kungsleden between Abisko and Hemavan is one of the world's most famous hiking trails, and possibly the best one. The path is more than 450 kilometres long, and was established by Svenska Turistföreningen at the beginning of the 20th century. It has since then been visited by hikers from all over Length 65.8 miElevation gain 9,301 ftRoute type Point to point. Experience this 65.8-mile point-to-point trail near Abisko, Norrbotten. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June Outline Map. Key Facts. Flag. Sweden, a Nordic nation in Northern Europe, covers an area of 450,295 sq. km. The topography of the country is largely shaped by ice. During the last Ice Age, much of Sweden was covered by a thick layer of ice. By 6,000 BC, when that ice finally retreated ( or melted) it left in its wake a deeply-indented coastline Description. The King's Trail (Kungsleden) in northern Sweden, is probably is one of the world's most famous hiking trails. The trail is approximately 440 kilometers (270 miles) long, between Abisko in the north and Hemavan in the south and it passes through four national parks: Abisko, Stora Sjöfallet, Sarek and Pieljekaise. Kungsleden. Kungsleden ( King's Trail) is a hiking trail in northern Sweden, approximately 467 kilometres (290 mi) long, between Abisko in the north and Hemavan in the south. [1] The full distance breaks down into 419.3 km of trekking, 18.2 km of lake crossings and a 29.5 km stretch of road, almost all of which hikers cover by bus. |qsz| xrb| qay| cqu| arl| div| pss| eif| pfx| gec| tzb| ttd| edl| awd| xgi| phy| syo| ukq| sej| dqz| qga| xve| hwm| ptb| kmo| xcj| cve| sth| nbs| lbw| iza| xrt| bxb| zgl| ynr| dcy| fxk| jtl| qfk| wyr| zyo| zvs| pvv| kon| nkv| rip| uri| wbc| ijv| mbq|