Description
“Mountain Hiking Along the Nordkalottleden ” is a comprehensive guidebook to the Nordkalottleden, the more than 800-kilometer-long mountain trail that runs through the northernmost parts of Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The book is written in Swedish and is the first complete Swedish guidebook to this spectacular long-distance trail.
The Nordkalott Trail takes you through some of Europe’s most unspoiled wilderness areas, passing through five national parks and 50 mountain huts, and crossing national borders a total of 18 times. Along the route, you’ll experience dramatic mountains, vast high-mountain plateaus, glaciers, lakes, and Sámi cultural landscapes across three countries.
The book describes the entire Nordkalottleden trail, from Kautokeino in the north to the three alternative endpoints: Hellemobotn in Norway, Sulitjelma in Norway, and Kvikkjokk in Sweden. To make planning easier, the trail is divided into four main stages, each designed for mountain hikes lasting approximately 8–12 days between locations with good transportation connections. This makes the book just as useful for those who want to hike the entire trail as for those planning shorter stages.
The guide contains detailed route descriptions, practical advice on planning and logistics, information on lodging options, and valuable tips for staying safe in the high mountains. The book is a great resource both at home while planning your trip and as inspiration for future mountain adventures in the North Calotte.
*Mountain Hiking Along the Nordkalottleden* was written by Fredrik Neregård, a nature photographer and one of Sweden’s most renowned authors on mountain hiking. He has written several popular guidebooks on Sarek, Padjelanta, Kebnekaise, Abisko, the Kungsleden, and the mountain regions of the Nordkalott. His in-depth local knowledge and many years of experience make this book one of the most comprehensive guides to the Nordkalottleden.
The book was published in 2020, is written in Swedish, and is an excellent choice for anyone planning to hike one of Europe’s most beautiful long-distance trails.
