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Hiker above river delta near Ammarnäs and Hemavan

Ammarnäs – Hemavan

This is the southernmost section of the Kungsleden walking trail. The trail goes through Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve, which is one of the largest protected areas in Europe. It contains open heaths, lush mountain birch forests, wetlands and old-growth spruce forests festooned with lichen. This provides a diverse environment for a plethora of different flora and fauna.

The six stages each have their own distinctive feature. The views stretch for miles, punctuated by dramatic valleys and surrounded by steep slopes and high peaks. When you walk through the dramatic Syterpasset, you have peaks on both sides of you that are 1,700 metres above sea level. Make your way across Lake Tärnasjö over the long bridges that join up its small islets.

STF has five mountain cabins along this section of the Kungsleden trail.

Reindeer herding is practiced in this area, thank you for showing consideration!

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Learn more about how to avoid disturbing the reindeer.

Directions

From Umeå Central Station, there are buses to Hemavan via Storuman. To get to Ammarnäs, you can take a bus from Umeå Central Station.

Short facts

Mountain map
AC2 Lantmäteriet 1:100 000
Ammarnäs & Hemavan Calazo 1:100 000

Trail length / daily stages
78 km / 5 – 6 days

Links and recommended reading
The Vindelfjäll nature reserve

STF Locations
STF Aigert Mountain cabin
STF Ammarnäs Wärdshus
STF Serve Mountain cabin
STF Tärnasjö Mountain cabin
STF Syter Mountain cabin
STF Viterskalet Mountain cabin
STF Hemavan Mountain station

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Ammarnäs – Hemavan


Ammarnäs – Hemavan


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