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Kungsleden Etapp 16: Aktse - Pårte vs Kungsleden Etapp 18: Kvikkjokk - Tsielekjåkkstugan

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 18: Kvikkjokk - Tsielekjåkkstugan
Distance 14.0 mi22 km 9.3 mi15 km
Elevation gain 1,696 ft517 m 1,608 ft490 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 July
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Kungsleden Etapp 16: Aktse - Pårte vs Kungsleden Etapp 18: Kvikkjokk - Tsielekjåkkstugan: which should you hike?

At 14.0 mi22 km, Kungsleden Etapp 16: Aktse - Pårte is the longer route — roughly 4.3 mi7 km more than Kungsleden Etapp 18: Kvikkjokk - Tsielekjåkkstugan (9.3 mi15 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 18: Kvikkjokk - Tsielekjåkkstugan 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.