Padjelantaleden: GPX, map & 10 stages
136 km in Sweden · 10 stages · 2,224 m ascent · 2/10 stages with public transport · best Jun–Sep
Plan Padjelantaleden with the full GPX download, 10 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and 2/10 stages with public transport. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
Quick answer: Padjelantaleden is a 136 km long-distance route from Vaisaluokta to Kvikkjokk, presented as 10 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and 2/10 stages with public transport.
136km
Total Distance
10
Stages
2,224m
Total Ascent
5
Transit Stops
Plan Padjelantaleden
Padjelantaleden covers 136 km from Vaisaluokta to Kvikkjokk with 2,224 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- June to September· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 10 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- 2 of 10 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 7 days hiking / 3 days trail running / 5 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
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Month by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (302 m) and the highest point (955 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
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| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Good | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/10 | 0/10 | 0/10 | 0/10 | 0/10 | 9/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 0/10 | 0/10 | 0/10 |
| High point, day / night | -6°/-14° | -7°/-14° | -5°/-12° | 0°/-7° | 4°/-2° | 10°/2° | 15°/7° | 13°/6° | 8°/2° | 1°/-3° | -3°/-9° | -5°/-12° |
| Low point, day / night | -7°/-17° | -6°/-16° | -1°/-12° | 5°/-5° | 10°/0° | 16°/6° | 19°/9° | 17°/7° | 11°/3° | 4°/-2° | -2°/-10° | -5°/-15° |
| Rain, mm | 58 | 46 | 48 | 35 | 43 | 72 | 100 | 76 | 64 | 48 | 53 | 53 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Possible | – | – | – | Possible | Likely | Likely |
| Daylight | 3 h 46 | 7 h 57 | 11 h 31 | 15 h 25 | 19 h 36 | 24 h | 22 h 28 | 17 h 19 | 13 h 21 | 9 h 38 | 5 h 36 | 1 h 44 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Source-aligned stage itinerary
The 10-stage directory follows the named overnight stops in the published itinerary, measured along the mapped OpenStreetMap route. Published headline distances may include access travel or route variants.
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Route briefing
What comes next
Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Vaisaluokta
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-08-11
About 0 min in
136.4 km remaining
+2224 m remaining
Access
100 m
Änonjálmme
Station
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-11
About 1 min in
136.3 km remaining
+2224 m remaining
Climb
37.6 km
311 m climb
4.6 km at 6.7% average
Swedish Tourist Association Padjelanta Trail guide · source 2026-08-11
About 9h 00m in
98.8 km remaining
+1601 m remaining
Descent
42.3 km
278 m descent
3.8 km at 7.2% average
Swedish Tourist Association Padjelanta Trail guide · source 2026-08-11
About 10h 06m in
94.1 km remaining
+1252 m remaining
Descent
84.0 km
251 m descent
3.9 km at 6.5% average
Swedish Tourist Association Padjelanta Trail guide · source 2026-08-11
About 20h 05m in
52.4 km remaining
+332 m remaining
Access
136.0 km
Vallevárre
Station
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-11
About 32h 31m in
402 m remaining
+1 m remaining
Finish
136.4 km
Kvikkjokk
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-08-11
About 32h 37m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
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Vaisaluokta → Kisuris cabin
Kisuris cabin → Låddejåhkå cabin
Låddejåhkå cabin → Árasluokta cabins
Árasluokta cabins → Stáloluokta cabin
Stáloluokta cabin → Duottar cabin
Duottar cabin → Darreluoppal cabin
Darreluoppal cabin → Såmmarlappa cabin
Såmmarlappa cabin → Tarrekaise cabin
Tarrekaise cabin → Njunjes cabin
Njunjes cabin → Kvikkjokk
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaisaluokta → Kisuris cabin | 14.9 km | +274m | 3h 31m | 🚏 |
| 2 | Kisuris cabin → Låddejåhkå cabin | 22.1 km | +328m | 5h 14m | — |
| 3 | Låddejåhkå cabin → Árasluokta cabins | 11.5 km | +391m | 3h 10m | — |
| 4 | Árasluokta cabins → Stáloluokta cabin | 11.5 km | +249m | 2h 58m | — |
| 5 | Stáloluokta cabin → Duottar cabin | 17.2 km | +449m | 4h 16m | — |
| 6 | Duottar cabin → Darreluoppal cabin | 10.4 km | +108m | 2h 30m | — |
| 7 | Darreluoppal cabin → Såmmarlappa cabin | 13.9 km | +126m | 3h 12m | — |
| 8 | Såmmarlappa cabin → Tarrekaise cabin | 12 km | +94m | 2h 39m | — |
| 9 | Tarrekaise cabin → Njunjes cabin | 6.6 km | +73m | 1h 32m | — |
| 10 | Njunjes cabin → Kvikkjokk | 16.4 km | +42m | 3h 31m | 🚌 |
| Total | 136.4 km | +2,224m | 32h 36m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
Padjelantaleden grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
7 days in this draft — about 19.5 km/day, 136.5 km and 2,134 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stage 114.9 km · +274 m · ~3h 30m
- 1. Vaisaluokta → Kisuris cabin 14.9 km · +274 m
- Day 2 Stage 222.1 km · +328 m · ~5h 12m
- 2. Kisuris cabin → Låddejåhkå cabin 22.1 km · +328 m
- Day 3 Stages 3–423 km · +640 m · ~6h 06m
- 3. Låddejåhkå cabin → Árasluokta cabins 11.5 km · +391 m
- 4. Árasluokta cabins → Stáloluokta cabin 11.5 km · +249 m
- Day 4 Stage 517.2 km · +449 m · ~4h 18m
- 5. Stáloluokta cabin → Duottar cabin 17.2 km · +449 m
- Day 5 Stage 610.4 km · +108 m · ~2h 30m
- 6. Duottar cabin → Darreluoppal cabin 10.4 km · +108 m
- Day 6 Stages 7–825.9 km · +220 m · ~5h 54m
- 7. Darreluoppal cabin → Såmmarlappa cabin 13.9 km · +126 m
- 8. Såmmarlappa cabin → Tarrekaise cabin 12 km · +94 m
- Day 7 Stages 9–1023 km · +115 m · ~5h 06m
- 9. Tarrekaise cabin → Njunjes cabin 6.6 km · +73 m
- 10. Njunjes cabin → Kvikkjokk 16.4 km · +42 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Kvikkjokk Kyrkan (not an accommodation recommendation)
Want a downloadable GPX for each day, or a different number of days? Open the Multi-Day Itinerary Builder →
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 7 days.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
| Km | Stop | Distance to Trail |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 🚏 Änonjálmme Directions ↗ | 34m |
| 133 | 🚌 Bobäcken Directions ↗ | 450m |
| 136 | 🚏 Vallevárre Directions ↗ | 412m |
| 136.4 | 🚌 Båttrafik Kvikkjokk Directions ↗ | 326m |
| 136.4 | 🚌 Kvikkjokk Kyrkan Directions ↗ | 236m |
Padjelantaleden is a hut-to-hut route through Padjelanta National Park from the Vaisaluokta boat landing to Kvikkjokk. This 136 km mapped walking line follows 10 cabin stages; STF describes the broader seasonal Ritsem-to-Kvikkjokk journey as 160 km.
Padjelantaleden — frequently asked questions
How long is Padjelantaleden?
Padjelantaleden is a 136 km long-distance route from Vaisaluokta to Kvikkjokk, presented as 10 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and 2/10 stages with public transport.
How many days do you need for Padjelantaleden?
The distance-based examples cover 3-7 days for 136 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike Padjelantaleden?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Padjelantaleden is usually best from June to September. Snow is likely at the high point (955 m) in November to May. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach Padjelantaleden by public transport?
This page lists 2/10 stages with public transport in Sweden as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for Padjelantaleden?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 10 stage GPX downloads for Padjelantaleden — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Padjelantaleden?
Padjelantaleden is rated epic: 136 km with roughly 2,224 m of total ascent, with a high point near 955 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
Ready to hike Padjelantaleden?
Pick your first stage below and download the GPX. Transit notes are marked on 2 of 10 stages.
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🗂️ Open data source: Padjelantaleden on OpenStreetMap (relation 897726). Transit stops from OSM. Official site: https://www.swedishtouristassociation.com/trails/padjelantatrail/.