HomeTrailsKungsleden Etapp 2: Abiskojaure - Alesjaure vs Kungsleden Etapp 26: Ammarnäs - Aigert

Kungsleden Etapp 2: Abiskojaure - Alesjaure vs Kungsleden Etapp 26: Ammarnäs - Aigert

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

Units
Kungsleden Etapp 2: Abiskojaure - Alesjaure Kungsleden Etapp 26: Ammarnäs - Aigert
Distance 13.0 mi21 km 5.0 mi8 km
Elevation gain 1,558 ft475 m 1,457 ft444 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 May to May
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Kungsleden Etapp 2: Abiskojaure - Alesjaure vs Kungsleden Etapp 26: Ammarnäs - Aigert: which should you hike?

At 13.0 mi21 km, Kungsleden Etapp 2: Abiskojaure - Alesjaure is the longer route — roughly 8.1 mi13 km more than Kungsleden Etapp 26: Ammarnäs - Aigert (5.0 mi8 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 26: Ammarnäs - Aigert 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.