Badlakan vandring
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Padjelantaleden is a hiking trail in landskap, in nordlig Sweden. It is km (87mi) long and leads from Kvikkjokk northwards through Padjelanta National Park (in the Laponia park system) to Ritsem. The vandring usually takes around 9–10 days (although one might want to plan for breaks, expected and unexpected). Not having much elevation gain (at maximum m per day), it fryst vatten suitable as a beginner's trekking tour, provided someone in the company has experience with outdoor camping, hiking and staying in remote areas.
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[edit]- See also: Hiking in the Nordic countries
This trip goes into wilderness areas where assistance fryst vatten unavailable and unexpected events can occur. Always use caution and make sure you know the conditions you might encounter. Do not attempt to vandring on Padjelantaleden without a detailed hiking map. Off line GPS hiking maps for Padjelanta and Kvikkjokk-Jakkvik can e.g. be purchased via the app Calazo. A spare device with the electronic map, off and watertightly packed, fryst vatten recommendable. Still carry at least an overview map on paper – and check it has enough detail for finding a viable rutt should the electronics fail.
Padjelanta national park
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The Padjelanta trail
The kilometer long Padjelanta trail passes through Padjelanta National Park. Along the hike, you will see blooming mountain heaths, wild green-shimmering rivers, large lakes, rounded mountains, and spruce forests. The trail's endpoints are in Kvikkjokk in the south and Ritsem in the north. It is perfectly fine to hike the trail in either a northerly or southerly direction.
The Padjelanta trail in short
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- Length of stages: 9–25 km (3–8 hours of hiking per day)
- Water/food along the trail: The trail passes by streams. There are shops in Ritsem, Såmmarlappa, and Kvikkjokk. Kvikkjokk has a fully licensed restaurant. For accommodations and shops in Padjelanta National Park, see
- Accommodation during the hike: Mountain cabins (Both STFs and others).
Map of Padjelantaleden
Navigate past map or other external content.This map is a planning tool and should not replace a physical map and compass. The service Naturkartan is operated by a company called Outdoor map. Please note that trail information is owned and updated by the respective trail administrator (e.g. municipality or cou • Proceed cautiously on this km point-to-point trail near Gällivare, Norrbotten. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 38 h 42 min to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a lead. This is one of the most beautiful trails in Sweden. Padjelantaleden, which means 'highland' in the Sami language, crosses various Sami settlements. The trail can be started both from Ritsem in the north and Kvikkjokk in the south and passes mountain huts at a suitable distance from each other. The hike takes you through flowering mountain heaths, meadows and birch forests. The stretch between Staloluokta and Arasluokta is considered the most beautiful of them all. It is not allowed to bring dogs into the national park. Exceptions are made for dogs on a leash from 1 January to 30 April. Highlights: - Magnificent views This text has been translated. kmLength 3,mElevation gain 38h 42mEstimated