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.

The hiking trail is one of STF’s signature trails – an especially beautiful, quality-assured multi-day hike.

Map of Signature trail Treparksmötet

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Discover Treparksmötet

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 reindeer’s in the mountains.

Please note that dogs are not allowed on this hike as it passes through national parks where they are prohibited. Read our guide to hike with dogs.

Transport to the trail

Book your train tickets via SJ (opens in new tab). Search for your trip all the way from your departure location to your final destination, in this case, Ritsem. This way, you will 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 to Ritsem. Throughout the summer season, a local operator runs regular boat services between Ritsem and Vaisaluokta, with scheduled departures. View our guide to boats in the mountains for more information.

Stages of Signature trail Treparksmötet

Stage 1: Ritsem–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.

Stage 2: 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.

Stage 3: Kisuris Cabins–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.

Stage 4: Kutjaure Mountain Cabin–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.

Stage 5: Vaisaluokta Mountain Cabin–Ritsem / 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.

Accommodations along the trail

Visitor calendar

Do you prefer a quieter experience in the mountains? Our visitor calendar gives you an overview of typical occupancy levels in this mountain area, helping you plan your trip during less busy periods. During quieter times, we also often offer better prices. Please note that the visitor calendar is only an indication and does not account for variations due to events or holidays.

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