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Hikes in the Midnight sun summer 2017

The King’s trail Abisko-Kebnekaise

A classic hike on the King’s trail!

Join us for a hike during the period when the sun never settles! It’s generally very calm on the trail and in the cabins this

early in the season. You’ll get to see new flowers brake their way through the ground every day. Easily described as

really fantastic time to be hiking in the mountains! If you feel like an extra challenge, you also have time to climb

Sweden’s highest mountain – Kebnekaise.

The northern part of the Kings’s trail goes from Abisko Nationalpark, full of wildlife, heading south towards

Kebnekaise massive alp tops. During your hike, you’ll pass by some of Sweden’s most beautiful valleys, surrounded by

mountains and glacis as well as rivers and beautiful nature.

It’s important for us that we know that you’re in good and healthy condition due to the fact that some days are 20 km or

longer, and some parts also with quite some difference in heights. It’s also to prefer that you have earlier experiences

from hiking with a backpack. You’ll carry your own belongings and, at most, food for two days, which means that your

backpack’s weight will increase with 1-2 kg from your original packing back home.

Experience the midnight sun! 27/5-18/7 Climb the highest peak in Sweden!

Photo STF Photo STF

The King’s trail, one of the top 10 treks in the world!

Photo Asa Safstroem

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Prel program

Day 1 Gather at Abisko Turiststation at 5 o’clock pm. Dinner in the restaurant at Abisko Turiststation,

information about the hike.

Day 2 The start of Kungsleden, we follow the Abisko river to lake Abiskojaure. Distance 15 km, difference

in altitude + 100 m.

Day 3 Up into the high mountains to the cabins at Lake Alesjaure. Sauna in the evening! Distance 20 km,

difference in altitude + 300 m.

Day 4 We cross over the Tjäktjapass at 1140 m. The valley Tjäktjavagge opens up with beautiful views.

Sauna in the evening! Distance 25 km, difference in altitude + 450 m, -300 m.

Day 5 An easy days walk through Tjäktja Valley to the cabins at Singi. Mighty views all day. Distance 12

km, difference in altitude -100 m

Day 6 To Kebnekaise Mountain station Surrounded by high peaks and glaciers from the morning to the

evening. Sauna, showers and dinner in the restaurant. Distance 14 km, difference in altitude + 150

m, -150 m

Day 7 Possibility to participate in a day-tour with guide from Kebnekaise Mountain station to the summit of

Mt. Kebnekaise, 2101 m. The highest summit in Sweden. (If weather conditions permits)

Day 8 After breakfast an easy walk down to Lake Ladtjojaure. Travel by boat over the lake, and then a

walk through the forest to Nikkaluokta. We eat at the local restaurant. Possibility to take a shower.

Bus to Kiruna departures around 3 o’clock pm. Distance 19 km (14 km walk), difference in altitude

- 200 m.

The program can change due to current weather conditions

Group size 6-10

The tour is recommended to people 16-70 years of age in good physical health

Included in the price:

Guide

Fullboard accommodation at Abisko and at Kebnekaise Mountain stations

Meals and beds in the huts along Kungsleden Abisko-Nikkaluokta

Sauna in Abiskojaure, Alesjaure and Sälka

Boat on Lake Ladtjojaure

Meal in Nikkaluokta

Dates: 27/6-4/7, 2-9/7, 8-15/7 Price member from: 8195 SEK, nonmember price from 8895 SEK

Extra:

Guided tour to the summit of Mt Kebnekaise. Book on the web: http://book.stfturist.se/en/to-

do/a544397/kebnekaise-summit-tour-summer/showdetails?filter=t%3Dkebnekaise&refcur=EUR or by

Fjallbokning. Price from 1400 SEK

Book at STF Fjallbokning: +46 10 190 23 60 or at [email protected]

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Welcome to Kungsleden, Abisko-Kebnekaise

General information Here are a few practical details about your hike.

For this mountain-hike you should have good condition. Distances between the mountain-cabins vary from 12 to 25

km. Difference in altitude on a single leg, maximum 450 meter. (Day-tour to Kebnekaise summit, 1400 meter) Suitable

map is Swedish mountain map BD 6.

The cabins... the beds are fitted with mattresses, pillows and blankets. During the summer-season you should bring a

light sleeping bag or a set of sheets. The cabins have a basic standard but there is no electricity or running water. We all

help each other with the domestic duties, cleaning, cooking, do the dishes etc. Wooden fires or gas heats the cabins. The

cooking is done on gas-stoves.

The cabins you will visit during this hike have 40-78 beds. (Rooms with 4-10 beds, male/female mixed) There are also

extra mattresses and blankets in case the cabin gets full. Everyone will get shelter, if all the beds are occupied you will

get a space on the floor and a mattress. You cannot book beds in advance.

The midnight sun does not shine all summer long but it is daylight 24 hours a day 15/5-31/7. In August and September,

bring a small torch or a headlamp.

There are only emergency-telephones in the cabins. The phone is directly connected to the police. Mobile phones will

not work out in the mountains.

Food for sale…in Alesjaure and Sälka you will find small shops were you can buy dried and canned food, drinks and

snacks etc. There is no fresh food for sale in the mountain-cabins. There is also a small shop at Abiskojaure where you

can find some food but not with the same variation as in Sälka and Alesjaure.

Sauna…In Abiskojaure, Alesjaure and Sälka you can enjoy a sauna!

Transport of clothes... You can send things not needed for the hike by bus (“bussgods”) to Nikkaluokta. Bring a small

bag to pack your things in. You will find necessary transport-documents in the shop at Abisko Turiststation.

Equipment…On the backside of the paper you will find a proposal on what to bring for the hike, pack light! Most

people bring to many clothes. The weight of your backpack should stay on not more than 10-12 kg during a hike

between cabins.

Liquid... It is essential to keep a good liquid-balance, if you do not, you will feel tired and gluey. Beside a thermos for

warm drinks, bring a bottle and a mug. You will find crystal-clear water along the trail most of the time but in the high

mountains and in the later parts of the summer it could be some kilometres in between the creeks.

Travel to Abisko… Easiest journey is by train direct to our own railway-station. Alternative by air to Kiruna, change to

bus or train. Transfer-time 1, 5 hours

Travel from Nikkaluokta… Easiest journey is by bus to Kiruna railway-station or Kiruna airport. Transfer-time 1 hour.

Detailed information about meeting-time, guides etc. to participants of STF-groups will be sent 2-4 weeks before the

hike.

Have a nice hike on Kungsleden!

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Equipment for mountain tours, summer

The right equipment in your backpack gives you a nicer experience.

Check your equipment at home; see to that everything is in good

shape.

Basic clothing Live and sleep

Socks made of wool, 2 sets. Sleeping bag or sheets

Underwear made of wool or synthetics, light, 2 sets. Indoor clothes and shoes Shirt or sweater that dries easy

A pair of rain and windproof pants

A rain and windproof jacket Prevent Cap

Gloves sunglasses

Blisterplaster: Leukoplast/Elastoplast

Sun protection

Sun goggles

Carry Eat

Backpack, approx. 60 litres with a relief belt thermos and a mug

Camping set with fork, knife and spoon

Water bottle

Path finding Other equipment

Map insulated pad

Compass knife

Camera

Binoculars

Leather proofing for boots

Matches or a lighter

A small torch

Hygiene Toothbrush and paste

A small soap

A small towel

Toilet paper

napkins

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