Signature trail Treparksmötet
The rewards are many for those who venture beyond the most popular hiking trails. Treparksmötet, the "Threeparks-Meet", is a hike to the spot where the three national parks Sarek, Stora Sjöfallet and Padjelanta meet. The four-day tour starts with a boat trip from STF Ritsem to Änonjalme and ends after you take the same boat back from STF Vaisaluokta. During the tour, you stay in mountain cabins and experience breathtaking nature.
Signature trail Treparksmötet is one of STF’s signature trails.
Signature trail Treparksmötet in short
Map of Signature trail Treparksmötet
This map is a planning tool and should not replace a physical map and compass. The service “Naturkartan” is operated by a company called “Outdoor map”. Please note that trail information is owned and updated by the respective trail administrator (e.g. municipality or county administrative board).
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In the Laponia World Heritage Site, you will find four national parks. This tour takes you to the point where Sarek, Padjelanta, and Stora Sjöfallet National Parks meet, hence the name Treparksmötet (Three Parks Meeting). Many hikers pass through here on their way to or from Sarek. If you’re hiking the Padjelanta Trail, you will pass by the “meeting point.” However, the area is worth visiting even if you’re not heading to Sarek or planning to hike the entire Padjelanta Trail.
The mountain cabins Akka, Kutjaure, Vaisaluokta, and the Sámi community’s overnight cabin Kisurisstugorna, allow for a four-day round tour. The landscape you’ll experience includes high alpine peaks, blue-green glacier lakes, wild rapids, and magnificent views.
You will hike past the Áhkká Massif, which creates a steep contrast to the flatter lands of Padjelanta. The mountain Áhkká rises 2,015 meters above sea level and can be climbed. If you prefer a less demanding summit, Kisuris, located inside the Sarek park boundary, is an option.
For hundreds of years, the Sámi have used Laponia as grazing land for their reindeer. It is important to show respect for reindeer herding in the area. Read more about the reindeer’s realm.
Please note that dogs are not allowed on this hike as it passes through national parks where they are prohibited. Read more about hiking with dogs.
See and do along the trail
Climb the Áhkká Massif, 2,015 meters above sea level, or choose the gentler Kisuris within the Sarek park boundary.
Transport to the trail
Book your train journey via SJ. Search for your trip all the way from your departure location to your final destination, in this case, Ritsem. This way, you’ll see the departures that match different modes of transport: both train and bus. You also have a travel guarantee, ensuring that any delays won’t affect your ability to reach your destination. There are train connections to Gällivare, after which you take bus 93 to Ritsem. Throughout the summer season, a local operator runs regular boat services between Ritsem and Vaisaluokta, with scheduled departures.
Book multiple accommodations at the same time
If you want to book multiple accommodations in one booking, the easiest way to do it is by opening each accommodation in separate tabs in your web browser. Then, choose the dates for each accommodation, the number of people, and proceed until you see that your accommodation has been added to the cart. All your selections are saved in the same cart, even if you are working in different tabs. When you are ready to pay, proceed to payment in any of the tabs, and all your selections will be included. Your selections are saved for a total of 30 minutes.
Sections of Signature trail Treparksmötet
Below are descriptions of the different sections of Treparksmötet with distances, accommodations, and other relevant hiking information.
Of course, it is perfectly fine to hike in the opposite direction from how the sections are presented.
Section 1: STF Ritsem–STF Akka Mountain Cabin
Boat trip + 2 kilometers, 1 hour of hiking
Accommodation: STF Akka Mountain Cabin
On the first day, you take a boat from Ritsem across Lake Ahkkajaure to Änomjálmme. After just two kilometers of hiking, you reach the first mountain cabin, STF Akka. East of the cabin lies Mount Áhkká, which is rightly called the Queen of Lapland. Many consider the view from the cabin to be one of the most beautiful in Sweden.
Section 2: STF Akka Mountain Cabin–Kisuris Cabins
14 kilometers, 4–5 hours of hiking
Accommodation: Kisuris Cabins (not STF)
On the second day, you hike into Stora Sjöfallet National Park via the Padjelanta Trail. The trail runs at the foot of the mighty Mount Áhkká. The sound of the wild Vuojatädno River can be heard for much of the section. On clear days, you can see the snow-covered peaks of Sarek. The terrain is easy to hike, with trails and footbridges, passing through birch forests and marshlands. A few kilometers before reaching the Kisuris cabins, the destination for the day, you arrive at the point where the three national parks meet.
Section 3: Kisuris Cabins–STF Kutjaure Mountain Cabin
18 kilometers, 4–6 hours of hiking
Accommodation: STF Kutjaure Mountain Cabin
The trail first passes through mountain birch forests and then through Padjelanta’s green grasslands. You cross many waterways, with nine bridges along the way to help. Near STF Kutjaure, the overnight cabin for the day, there is a spectacular stream with waterfalls and caves worth visiting.
Section 4: STF Kutjaure Mountain Cabin–STF Vaisaluokta Mountain Cabin
18 kilometers, 4–6 hours of hiking
Accommodation: STF Vaisaluokta Mountain Cabin
On the fourth day, you hike along the Nordkalottleden Trail, heading northeast through a U-shaped valley with steep mountain sides at times. The trail passes by many tarns and streams. At the shore in Vaisaluokta, the Sirkas Sámi have their summer settlements. Here, you can often buy freshly caught char or whitefish. If you prefer to catch the fish yourself, there are excellent fishing opportunities just a few kilometers from the cabin.
Section 5: STF Vaisaluokta Mountain Cabin–STF Ritsem / STF Saltoluokta Mountain Station
About 100 meters (most of the distance is by boat, plus possibly a bus to Kebnats depending on your choice of overnight stay.)
Accommodation: STF Ritsem / STF Saltoluokta Mountain Station.
On the final day, you take the boat from Vaisaluokta to Ritsem. From there, you can take a bus to STF Saltoluokta Mountain Station, perhaps for an extra night, or continue to Gällivare.
Trail markers
In the mountains, you need to be aware of which trail markers apply. There are various markers to consider, depending on the area and season.
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