Section 1
This section is a hike with massive views, amazing autumn colors and a lot of fishing opportunities if you are into that. The stretch between Hemavan and Atoklimpen is 42 kilometers long and will take you 2-3 days. On this section you will see the high mountains all around you and you can even see […]
Section 2
This section is starting at the unique landscape of Atoklimpen Cultural Reserve. Here, Lapplandsleden will be taking you over lonely ridges with far views. This section also includes several river crossings. Most rivers are bridged but you will be wading as well. It ends at beautiful Arevattnet, a giant lake nestled in between two mountain […]
Section 3
On this section you will cross the highest point of the trail, which is also the highest point of any long distance trail in Sweden. This is the toughest section on the Lapplandsleden but probably also the most impressive one. Views reach far into Norway and chances are big you will run into reindeer here.
Section 4
During the section between Gränssjö and Åtnikken you will be surrounded by birchforest which beautifully colors the landscape in autumn. You may find some chantarellas along your way. A unique farmland lies here in the middle of nowhere at the foot of Vardofjäll. Follow Vojmåns beautiful streams and meanders until Åtnikken.
Section 5
On strings of sand this section takes you along an former trading trail to Norway. In the distance, a sharkfin shape is rising in the mountains. The old cabin at Tjåkkele is probably the cosiest timber cabin on this trail.
Section 6
This section takes you inbetween high mountains and on big heaths. You will pass through the mighty valley of the Durrenpeak, the sharfin you have seen earlier. The old trade route you follow takes you to the village of Klimpfjäll.
Section 7
This is the section of open landscape. On this stretch you fully experience the wideness of the mountains with big mountain heaths stretching in all directions. East of Slipsikken the trail takes you through the landscape of thousand lakes. After this, you’ll end up in the old spruce forests at Borgafjäll, where Lapplandsleden comes to […]