Lapplandsleden
The Lapplandsleden (English: Lappland Trail) is a long-distance hiking trail in Swedish Lapland, inaugurated around 2021. Spanning roughly 190 km, it connects Borgafjäll in the south (in Dorotea) to Hemavan in the north, where it joins the famous 450-km Kungsleden. This connection allows for a continuous trek from Borgafjäll all the way to Abisko.
UnderstandLapplandsleden runs through the sparsely populated mountain and forest regions of southern Swedish Lapland. The trail traverses subarctic terrain with a short hiking season from late June to early September.
PrepareThe summer trail is marked with orange signs, while the winter route follows red crosses. Always stick to the summer route in warmer months to avoid impassable bogs and water crossings.
Get in
WalkThe trail begins in the small village of Hemavan, the southern terminus of the Kungsleden trail. As hikers leave Hemavan, the landscape gradually shifts from gentle terrains to more rugged environments.
Stay safeThe area is sparsely inhabited and there are probably parts of the itinerary that lack mobile coverage. Make sure that you can manage on your own.
Go nextLapplandsleden links up with other long-distance routes in the Swedish mountains. To the north it joins the well-known Kungsleden, which continues all the way to Abisko and Björkliden.
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Lapplandsleden" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Lövberg, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons