Trekking the kungsleden: The king’s trail through northern sweden by Mike Laing

Author:Mike Laing
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781783627806
Publisher: Cicerone
Published: 2019-06-14T16:00:00+00:00

Depart reception at the fjällstation and head westwards along the path that was used to come in on from Singi, this is also signposted for Kebnekaise summit. After 15min, follow an uphill branch that is signposted Västra Leden (West Route) and marked with red paint. Continue making an easy ascent across the fellside and cross two streams in short succession. Follow the trail into the Kittelbäcken gorge and climb the north bank steeply over rocky and loose ground for some time. Level out into a large rocky basin with views ahead to vertical rock faces and snow filled gullies, Kebnekaise is the right-hand solitary peak.

Cross the Giebmejohka River via a metal bridge and immediately begin climbing once again over large flagstones at the foot of a long slope. Smaller streams have to be negotiated just prior to the metal bridge – these can become full and require boots to be removed. The flagstones soon give way to rocky path and until late in the summer, a section of easy snowfield. As you near the top, take care traversing a tricky section of piled blocks before continuing to a brief respite on the rocky saddle between Tolpagorni (1662m) and Vierranvárri (1711m). As of summer 2018, work was underway to flagstone this area of piled blocks, the work being undertaken by Nepalese and Norwegians. Ascend steeply from the saddle up the rocky but well-bedded trail which attacks Vierranvárri’s southern flank. After 30min, the angle relents and the path zig-zags to the summit where many small rock cairns have been built by previous walkers.

The summit of Vierranvárri is a good opportunity to take a rest and enjoy the fantastic views. It also offers the chance to scan the remainder of the route to Kebnekaise’s Sydtoppen (2098m) which is directly opposite to the north. In between lies a descent into the Kaffedalen (1526m) followed by a long final climb onto Kebnekaise.

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