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Kungsleden Etapp 2: Abiskojaure - Alesjaure vs Kungsleden Etapp 5: Sälka - Singi

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 5: Sälka - Singi
Distance 13.0 mi21 km 7.5 mi12 km
Elevation gain 1,558 ft475 m 285 ft87 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 2: Abiskojaure - Alesjaure vs Kungsleden Etapp 5: Sälka - Singi: which should you hike?

At 13.0 mi21 km, Kungsleden Etapp 2: Abiskojaure - Alesjaure is the longer route — roughly 5.6 mi9 km more than Kungsleden Etapp 5: Sälka - Singi (7.5 mi12 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 5: Sälka - Singi 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.