275Miles
14–21Days
N/AGain
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Permits
System
Swedish Tourist Association (STF) hut systemSTF membership (SEK 395/year) discounts hut fees significantly. Most popular sections book out — reserve Kebnekaise Mountain Station well in advance. Northern sections above the Arctic Circle require bear awareness (brown bear present).Apply or read more
Cost
STF hut: SEK 350–500/night non-member, SEK 150–250 member
Bear storage
Not required but bear awareness necessary
Season
Best
Late June – mid September. Above Arctic Circle — 24-hour daylight in June–July.
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On trail
Water
Abundant and clean — Arctic streams. Filter as a precaution.
Resupply
STF huts sell basic food and fuel. Carry enough between hut sections.
Notes
Runs through some of Europe's last true wilderness — above the Arctic Circle through Swedish Lapland. Kebnekaise (Sweden's highest peak at 2,096m) is a natural side trip. Midnight sun in June–July. Moose, reindeer, brown bear, golden eagle. Extremely low crowds outside of August.
Elevation
380 ftHigh 1,500 ft
Resupply towns
Abisko
Kebnekaise Station
Saltoluokta
Kvikkjokk
Ammarnäs
Hemavan
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