Note: distance includes 7 mandatory ferry crossings.
Distance
Currency
⚡ Quick Facts
440 km
Distance
28 days
Duration
1,150 m
Peak Height
9,039 m
Elev. Gain
T2
Grade
Challenging
Effort Rating
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🟢 Trail Status
Status
Open
Hemisphere
Northern
Timezone
Europe/Stockholm
🗂️ Logistics
Visa
Schengen Zone
Dogs
Yes
Transport
Easy
Parking
Limited
Wild Camping
Legal
📊 Technical Details
Distance:
440 km
Route Type:
Point-to-Point
Grade:
T2
Navigation:
Moderate
Suck Factor:
Make it stop
Direction:
SOBO
Total Ascent:
9,039 m
Average distance per day:
16 km
Average ascent per day:
323 m
Max Elevation:
1,150 m
Min Elevation:
305 m
Highest Point:
Tjäktja Pass
Lowest Point:
Kvikkjokk
SAC Trail Rating Scale
| T1 | Hiking: clear path, no exposure |
| T2 | Mountain Hiking: some uneven terrain |
| T3 | Difficult Mountain Hiking: exposed sections possible |
| T4 | Alpine Hiking: requires sure-footedness |
| T5 | Difficult Alpine Hiking: climbing experience needed |
| T6 | Very Difficult Alpine Hiking: advanced mountaineering |
| Info | Visit About > rating notes or SAC hiking difficulty ratings |
Suck Factor Scale
| A dream | Paved/hardpack (but you might reconsider after a 10-hour day) |
| Too easy | Firm dirt/gravel |
| Mind your step | Loose/uneven |
| A bit of a slog | Ongoing sapping surfaces |
| Make it stop! | A total energy sucker |
📅 Best Season
Peak
Shoulder
Off
💭 Logistics & Budget
🎒 Dirtbag
€30
per day
🧍 Average Joe
€85
per day
🎿 Flashpacker
€180
per day
Budget note:
STF membership saves on hut costs if staying more than 3 nights
Wild Camping
Legal
Dog Friendly
Yes
Permit Required
No
Transport Access
Easy
Trailhead Parking
Limited
Visa
Schengen Zone
Accommodation
Unstaffed Shelters
Wild Camping
🎶 Vibe
Remoteness:
Wilderness
Popularity:
Busy
Social Scene:
Festive
Local Interaction:
Transactional
Tourist Overrun:
Moderate
Plushness:
Rustic
Trash Level:
Pristine
Avg Local Income:
€45,000.00
Cannabis:
Illegal
Alcohol:
Occasional
🛟 Safety & Inclusion
Terrorism Risk
Low
Political Risk
Negligible
Solo Female Safety
Optimal
LGBTQ+ Friendliness
Celebrated
Racism Risk
Rare
Muslim Friendliness
Neutral
Jewish Friendliness
Supportive
Vegetarian Friendliness
Workable
Phone Signal
Peak Finder
Charging Interval
Every 2-3 days
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