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#98 of 300 · Padjelanta National Park (Laponia)

Padjelanta Trail

SwedenNorrbotten County

A long trail across the high, open plateau of Padjelanta in the Laponia World Heritage Area between Kvikkjokk and Ritsem, linking mountain cabins beside large lakes, with Sámi summer settlements at Staloluokta and views of the Áhkká massif.

Distance
140 km
Point to point
Ascent
3,000 m
High point 1,000 m
Time
9 days
Multi-day trek
Difficulty
Moderate
Sustained climbing or a long day, no exposure.
Best months
Jul–Sep
When the route is usually in condition
Start
Kvikkjokk
Finish: Ritsem

Route

Topographic map of Padjelanta Trail, from Kvikkjokk to RitsemKvikkjokkNjunjesTarrekaiseSåmmarlappaTarraluoppalTuottarStaloluoktaÁrasluoktaLåddejåkkåKutjaureKisurisAkka (Áhkká)RitsemStart: KvikkjokkFinish: Ritsem© OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM · © OpenTopoMap
StartFinishWaypoints joined by straight lines, not a GPS track.
  1. Kvikkjokk
  2. Njunjes
  3. Tarrekaise
  4. Såmmarlappa
  5. Tarraluoppal
  6. Tuottar
  7. Staloluokta
  8. Árasluokta
  9. Låddejåkkå
  10. Kutjaure
  11. Kisuris
  12. Akka (Áhkká)
  13. Ritsem

Wildlife along the route

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