HomeTrailsKungsleden Etapp 16: Aktse - Pårte vs Kungsleden Etapp 17: Pårte - Kvikkjokk

Kungsleden Etapp 16: Aktse - Pårte vs Kungsleden Etapp 17: Pårte - Kvikkjokk

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 16: Aktse - Pårte Kungsleden Etapp 17: Pårte - Kvikkjokk
Distance 14.0 mi22 km 11.0 mi17 km
Elevation gain 1,696 ft517 m 689 ft210 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 June to August Best from July to September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Kungsleden Etapp 16: Aktse - Pårte vs Kungsleden Etapp 17: Pårte - Kvikkjokk: which should you hike?

At 14.0 mi22 km, Kungsleden Etapp 16: Aktse - Pårte is the longer route — roughly 3.1 mi5 km more than Kungsleden Etapp 17: Pårte - Kvikkjokk (11.0 mi17 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 17: Pårte - Kvikkjokk 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.