The western part of Laponia, Padjelanta, is a rolling mountain plateau with large lakes. The unique plant life here makes Padjelanta popular among botanists. The central part, Sarek, has around a hundred high summits. Several of them have glaciers, while deep valleys and fast-flowing streams meander between the mountains. Northern and eastern Laponia have lowland peaks, wetlands and primeval forests.
Hiking trails and mountain cabins surround Sarek, while the Padjelanta trail can be found in the west and south. Kungsleden passes along the eastern edge, and continues northwards towards the Kebnekaise range. The primeval forests of Muddus with pine trees, spruce and birch also contain several marked trails.
If you want to ramble more freely, you should make your way into Sarek, usually known as Europe’s largest wilderness. Hiking in Sarek requires experience. This is because there are no marked trails, no accommodation, and no facilities that make life easy for hikers. In contrast, Padjelanta has a marked summer trail and overnight cabins.
Reindeer husbandry is carried out throughout the region, and visitors must show respect for this.
Bus from Murjek Jokkmokk to Kvikkjokk
Bus from Gällivare to Suorva, Vakkotavare and Ritsem
Flight from Ritsem and Kvikkjokk to Staloluokta
Would you prefer to go hiking in the mountains when there are less visitors around? With our visitor calendar you get an overview of the amount of guests visiting this area per week throughout the season. Please note that the visitor calendar only gives an indication and does not take into account deviations connected to specific events.
However, to avoid missing out on any of our site’s features, we recommend that you switch to one of the following browsers and turn on automatic updates.
