Padjelantaleden
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Padjelantaleden is a hiking trail in Lappland, in northern Sweden. It is 140 km long and leads from Kvikkjokk northwards through Padjelanta National Park (in the Laponia park system) to Ritsem. The hike usually takes around 9–10 days (although one might want to plan for breaks, expected and unexpected). Not having much elevation gain (at maximum 300 m per day), it is suitable as a beginner's trekking tour, provided someone in the company has experience with outdoor camping, hiking and staying in remote areas.
UnderstandThis trip goes into wilderness areas where assistance is unavailable and unexpected events can occur. Always use caution and make sure you know the conditions you might encounter.
PrepareIn terms of equipment, what to bring depends on whether you wish to stay in the huts for the night, or bring a tent.
Get inFrom Stockholm, there is a night train stopping in Murjek, from where you can take the connecting bus to Kvikkjokk. In Kvikkjokk, you have to take a small boat to get to the trailhead.
WalkThe trail begins in Kvikkjokk, where hikers must take a boat across the Tarraätno river to reach the trailhead. The path is mostly flat and winds through birch forests with lush undergrowth and occasional boggy patches.
Stay safeAlthough the trail should be quite easy to follow, if you lose it, you are in the middle of wilderness.
Go nextKvikkjokk is not only the starting point of Padjelantaleden, but also serves as an important waypoint of Kungsleden. Connecting to Kungsleden is thus possible.
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