Kungsleden Day 4: Sälka Fjällstuga - Tjäktjavagge - Tjäktjapasset - Tjäktja Fjällstuga - Alesjaure Fjällstugorna

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The Kungsleden, or "King's Trail," is a remote hiking route in northern Sweden, stretching 100-400 km through one of Europe's least populated areas. It's a challenging trek suitable only for experienced hikers due to its wild and isolated terrain.

Proper preparation is essential. Hikers should follow a packing list like the one provided by Fjällräven, covering essentials such as clothing, shelter, and food. Wildlife sightings are common, but hikers should keep a safe distance from animals.

Huts are available every 15-30 km, offering basic supplies, but they only operate from mid-June to mid-September. Outside this period, hikers need to be fully self-sufficient.

We completed the Fjällräven Classic route, hiking approximately 110 km from Nikkaluokta to Abisko in 5 days.

We flew from Vienna, Austria, to Stockholm, Sweden, and then on to Kiruna on August 20, 2024. From there, we took the Nikkaluoktaexpressen to Nikkaluokta, arriving at 16:40.

Our itinerary:
Day 1: Vienna - Stockholm - Kiruna - Nikkaluokta - Láddjujávri Boat Station
Day 2: Láddjujávri Boat Station - Kebnekaise Fjällstation - Láddjubahta wild camping
Day 3: Láddjubahta wild camping - Singi Fjällstuga - Sälka Fjällstuga
Day 4: Sälka Fjällstuga - Tjäktjavagge - Tjäktjapasset - Tjäktja Fjällstuga - Alesjaure Fjällstugorna
Day 5: Alesjaure Fjällstugorna - Wild camping at bottom of Mt. Kieron
Day 6: Wild camping at bottom of Mt. Kieron - Abiskojaure Fjällstuga - Abisko Turiststation

We returned to Kiruna Airport by bus (Line 91) from Abisko Tourist E10 on August 26, 2024.