HomeTrailsKungsleden Etapp 13: Vakkotavare - Saltoluokta vs Kungsleden Etapp 19: Tsielekjåkkstugan - Piteälven

Kungsleden Etapp 13: Vakkotavare - Saltoluokta vs Kungsleden Etapp 19: Tsielekjåkkstugan - Piteälven

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Kungsleden Etapp 13: Vakkotavare - Saltoluokta Kungsleden Etapp 19: Tsielekjåkkstugan - Piteälven
Distance 30 km 19 km
Elevation gain
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National National
Country Sweden Sweden
Best time to hike Best from July to July Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Kungsleden Etapp 13: Vakkotavare - Saltoluokta vs Kungsleden Etapp 19: Tsielekjåkkstugan - Piteälven: which should you hike?

At 30 km, Kungsleden Etapp 13: Vakkotavare - Saltoluokta is the longer route — roughly 11 km more than Kungsleden Etapp 19: Tsielekjåkkstugan - Piteälven (19 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Kungsleden Etapp 19: Tsielekjåkkstugan - Piteälven is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.