{"id":2564,"date":"2022-10-22T12:10:08","date_gmt":"2022-10-22T10:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forstafjallvandringen.se\/?page_id=2564"},"modified":"2023-05-03T23:17:07","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T21:17:07","slug":"kirunafjallen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/forstafjallvandringen.se\/en\/kirunafjallen\/","title":{"rendered":"Kirunafj\u00e4llen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this area you can hike between mountain huts and we recommend the route Abisko \u2013 Nikkaluokta, which is a hike of about 110 km that takes 6-8 days. You will spend the nights at six different places, all in wilderness without roads. On this classic stretch, which mostly follows the Kungsleden trail, you can stay for a few extra days at Kebnekaise mountain station for some day hiking. For example, you can hike towards&nbsp;Tarfala,&nbsp;Silverfallen&nbsp;or take the opportunity to climb Sweden\u2019s highest mountain \u2013 the southern peak of Kebnekaise. It takes all day to do the latter and we recommend you go with a guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abisko is a great place for day hikes. You can hike on Njulla mountain or toward Lapporten. Here you can also take a cable car high up the mountain. Immediately adjacent to STF Abisko Tourist Station are the wild rapids of Abiskoj\u00e5kka, where you can hike in the canyon \u2013 an easy hike that also offers disabled access. You can also do day hikes on the Kungsleden trail towards the mountain huts at Abiskojaure and in K\u00e5rsadalen. Another popular day hike is to start from L\u00e5kkta railway station and walk through the K\u00e4rkevagge valley towards Trollsj\u00f6n Lake. You can also do a variety of day hikes from Bj\u00f6rkliden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"dagsturer\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-snow-color has-forest-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>K\u00e5rsafallen day hike \u2013 9 km<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You start from STF Abisko Tourist Station and follow the purple-marked trail towards K\u00e5rsavagge. With Njulla mountain on your right, you walk for about 500 metres to where the path splits. Then follow the eastern (left) path, parallel to the Abiskoj\u00e5kka. The hike runs through birch forest and marshland with log bridges. As you progress, you begin to see pine trees in the birch forest and soon you arrive at the little bridge over the K\u00e5rsaj\u00e5kken. From here you can then explore upstream where there are several pretty small waterfalls. A perfect place for a rest and a snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hike length<\/strong><br>9 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Accommodation in Abisko<\/strong><br>STF Abisko Tourist Station<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-snow-color has-forest-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Canyon day hike, 2 km<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just by STF Abisko Tourist Station is the Canyon, which is part of Abisko National Park. On the southern side of the E10 there is a disabled-accessible path taking you along one of Sweden\u2019s very few canyons. A canyon is like a ravine, but in rock instead of soil. From the wooden log bridge with its railing, you get a good view of the steep rock walls and the clear water that flows far down in the bottom of the canyon. And if you raise your eyes, you\u2019ll also see Tornetr\u00e4sk and the mountain, where there are patches of snow even in the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hike length<\/strong><br>1-2 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>Accommodation in Abisko<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br>STF Abisko Tourist Station<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"overnattningsturer\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-snow-color has-forest-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Abisko \u2013 Nikkaluokta \u2013 107 km<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Sweden\u2019s most famous hiking trails, which largely runs along the Kungsleden trail. You start at STF Abisko Tourist Station and the first day\u2019s hike runs through the birch forest in Abisko National Park. Above the tree line, the landscape is varied with broad plains, many lakes, fast-flowing streams and high mountain peaks. Lush mountain slopes and open heaths relieve barren, grey-black mountains where the peaks are often covered in snow. The landscape is magnificent as you reach the highest point in the Tj\u00e4ktja Pass. The marked trail primarily runs through the alpine zone, but the first and last day of the hike are mostly in birch forest. Along the route are five of STF\u2019s mountain huts and STF Kebnekaise Mountain Station. You leave the Kungsleden trail at Singistugorna. Reindeer herding is carried out in the area, and hikers must show consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Hike length<\/strong><\/strong><br>107 km \u2013 7 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stage 1: Abisko-Abiskojaure (14 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage 2: Abiskojaure-Alesjaure&nbsp;(21 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage 3: Alesjaure-Tj\u00e4ktja&nbsp;(13 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage 4: Tj\u00e4ktja-S\u00e4lka (12 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage 5: S\u00e4lka-Singi (12 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage 6: Singi-Kebnekaise&nbsp;(14 km)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stage 7: Kebnekaise-Nikkaluokta (19 km)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Accommodation in Abisko<\/strong><\/strong><br>STF Abisko Tourist Station, Abisko Mountain Lodge and Abisko Guesthouse<br><br><strong><strong>Accommodation during the hike<\/strong><\/strong><br>STF Abiskojaure \u2013 STF Alesjaure \u2013 STF Tj\u00e4ktja \u2013 STF S\u00e4lka \u2013 STF Singi and STF Kebnekaise Mountain Station (pre-book)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Shops during the hike<\/strong><\/strong><br>STF Abisko Tourist Station, STF Abiskojaure, STF Alesjaure, STF S\u00e4lka, STF Kebnekaise Mountain Station and Nikkaluokta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Map <\/strong><br>Lantm\u00e4teriet for printing at home<br>Kungsleden Kebnekaise, Abisko &amp; Riksgr\u00e4nsen Calazo 1:50 000<br>Kungsleden 1 Outdoor Norstedts 1:75 000<br>Apps: Fj\u00e4llkartan, Naturkartan &#8211; Min karta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Getting there<\/strong><\/strong><br>You can get to Abisko by train from southern Sweden. Many people fly to Kiruna then cover the final 100 km by bus or train. You can also get the bus from Nikkaluokta to Kiruna (80 km).<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-snow-color has-forest-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><strong>Abisko \u2013 K\u00e5rsavagge \u2013 26 km<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You start from STF Abisko Mountain Station, and take the opportunity to go through \u201cSkapelsen\u201d which is a starting portal for the Kungsleden trail. Walk through the tunnel under the E10 and continue over the bridge across the Abiskoj\u00e5kka. Immediately after the bridge, the path turns into the birch forest and follows the Abiskoj\u00e5kka. After a few kilometres, you start to climb the mountain called Sl\u00e5ttatj\u00e5kkas, before the path flattens out at the mouth of the K\u00e5rsavagge valley. Now you leave the birch forest behind and continue across heathland. K\u00e5rsavagge mountain hut is located on a small hillock close to the turquoise-green waters of the Gaskamus Gorsaj\u00e1vri. Immediately before the hut is the only difficult bit of wading on the whole hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTE: It\u2019s easy to go wrong and follow the cross-marked winter trail instead of the summer one. This may mean you end up in wetland and difficult terrain. It\u2019s particularly important to pay attention at the K\u00e5rsavagge hut on the way to Abisko and where the winter trail turns off towards the Abiskoj\u00e5kka. Follow the summer trail marker, not the red trail crosses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Accommodation in Abisko<\/strong><\/strong><br>STF Abisko Tourist Station, Abisko Mountain Lodge and Abisko Guesthouse<br><br><strong><strong>Accommodation during the hike<\/strong><\/strong><br>STF K\u00e5rsavagge Mountain Hut<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Shops during the hike<\/strong><\/strong><br>STF Abisko Tourist Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Map <\/strong><br>Lantm\u00e4teriet for printing at home<br>Kungsleden Kebnekaise, Abisko &amp; Riksgr\u00e4nsen Calazo 1:50 000<br>Kungsleden 1 Outdoor Norstedts 1:75 000<br>Apps: Fj\u00e4llkartan, Naturkartan &#8211; Min karta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Getting there<\/strong><\/strong><br>You can get to Abisko by train from southern Sweden. Many people fly to Kiruna then cover the final 100 km by bus or train. You can also get the bus from Nikkaluokta to Kiruna (80 km).<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this area you can hike between mountain huts and we recommend the route Abisko \u2013 Nikkaluokta, which is a hike of about 110 km that takes 6-8 days. You will spend the nights at six different places, all in wilderness without roads. 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