Kungsleden – Jäkkvik to Vuonatjviken

Hiking trails & Routes

Sweden

Norrbottens län

Arjeplogs kommun

Kungsleden – Jäkkvik to Vuonatjviken

Hard

4.0

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Kungsleden – Jäkkvik to Vuonatjviken

06:52

24.6km

460m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 5.86 km for 317 m

After 17.6 km for 6.87 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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210 m

Kyrkans Fjällgård Hostel

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated in the heart of the idyllic, Lapland village of Jäkkvik, Kyrkans Fjällgård is a hostel run by a religious foundation.

The hostel offers beds, as well as hot showers …

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5.85 km

Rowing Pier and Shelter at Lake

Highlight • Lake

Here, you have to cross the lake by your own thanks to this easy rowing route about 300 metres long. The experience can be funny and authentic but take care …

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16.1 km

View of Lake Riebnes

Highlight • Viewpoint

On this steep climb, there is a panoramic view of Lake Riebnes. In fine weather, the locals say the lake takes on an emerald hue.

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24.6 km

Vuonatjviken

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Vuonatjviken is a small village mainly consisting of cabins available for tourists and hikers.

For a fee, you can rent a room, enjoy the sauna, or fill your stomach at …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

7.19 km

773 m

500 m

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

7.19 km

257 m

110 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

7°C

1°C

20 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

August 18, 2024,Kungsleden Tag 12: Jäkkvik - Vuoantjviken

Let's go towards Kvikkjokk.
We're taking 5 days for the route.
The alarm goes off at 5:30 a.m.
Yes. And what do you do on Sunday mornings?
We set off after breakfast at 7 a.m. We hike for a while through the forest, a bit up and down. Today there are lots of planks/wooden boards lying around. They're right where …

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