Abisko – Hike to Trollsjön

Kärkevagge has been shaped by powerful forces over a long time and offers towering cliffs, dramatic boulder fields, and s beautiful delta. This is a fairytale-like landscape where rugged mountain terrain meets blooming meadows – a paradise for hikers.

The hike begins in a birch forest with lush ground vegetation and continues up over distinct bedrock slabs that are remnants of ancient times. From there, we proceed to Kärkevagge’s majestic valley, reminiscent of a prehistoric fantasy world. The trail winds above the boulder terrain formed during the last ice age and is lined, especially early in the season, with rich flora in shades of yellow, purple, white, red, and green.

After approximately 6km and 350 meters of elevation gain, we reach Geargejávri, also known as Trollsjön, where we marvel at the lakes clear shimmering in the sun. Here, we enjoy our packed lunch before returning along the lake’s outlet and hiking the 6 kilometers back to the starting point. The trail is often wet, so we recommend wearing hiking boots for this trek.

This is an experience of grandeur you will not soon forget!

The price includes

Good to know

• 7.5 hours. Meet at reception 9:30 AM and return ca 5:00 PM
• Min 1/ Max 8
• Age limit: 12 years (accompanied by a guardian)
• Bring with you: Hiking shoes/boots, rainwear, packed lunch and something to drink
• The hike is a total of ca 12 km long and +/- 350 m elevation
• The lake has a sensitive ecosystem and swimming is therefore not permitted.
• For booking terms and conditions, see information sheet

More information

• Information sheet (pdf)