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Kungsleden Etapp 2: Abiskojaure - Alesjaure vs Kungsleden Etapp 31: Viterskalet - Hemavan

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 31: Viterskalet - Hemavan
Distance 13.0 mi21 km 6.2 mi10 km
Elevation gain 1,558 ft475 m 499 ft152 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 September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Kungsleden Etapp 2: Abiskojaure - Alesjaure vs Kungsleden Etapp 31: Viterskalet - Hemavan: which should you hike?

At 13.0 mi21 km, Kungsleden Etapp 2: Abiskojaure - Alesjaure is the longer route — roughly 6.8 mi11 km more than Kungsleden Etapp 31: Viterskalet - Hemavan (6.2 mi10 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 31: Viterskalet - Hemavan 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.