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Kungsleden Etapp 14: Saltoluokta - Sitojaure vs Kungsleden Etapp 3: Alesjaure - Tjäktja

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

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Kungsleden Etapp 14: Saltoluokta - Sitojaure Kungsleden Etapp 3: Alesjaure - Tjäktja
Distance 12.0 mi19 km 8.1 mi13 km
Elevation gain 1,673 ft510 m 1,296 ft395 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
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 July to July
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Kungsleden Etapp 14: Saltoluokta - Sitojaure vs Kungsleden Etapp 3: Alesjaure - Tjäktja: which should you hike?

At 12.0 mi19 km, Kungsleden Etapp 14: Saltoluokta - Sitojaure is the longer route — roughly 3.7 mi6 km more than Kungsleden Etapp 3: Alesjaure - Tjäktja (8.1 mi13 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 3: Alesjaure - Tjäktja 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.