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Padjelantaleden

Padjelantaleden — the trail guide

The Padjelantaleden is a 136.4 km trek in Sweden, typically walked in 6–8 days, with 1917 m of total ascent. It rates Moderate on our published rubric (14 m of gain per km, topping out at 966 m).

Padjelantaleden runs about 140 km across the Padjelanta plateau in Swedish Lapland, linking road-end Kvikkjokk in the south with the Akkajaure boat landing near Ritsem in the north. Huts sit a day apart and there are no glaciers, making it a forgiving week-long wilderness traverse.

Quick facts

Distance136.4 km
Total ascent1917 m
Typical duration6–8 days
Difficulty (computed)Moderate
Steepness14 m gain per km
High point966 m
CountrySweden
RegionSweden

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Moderate" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Elevation profile

Low point 325 m · high point 966 m · 1917 m total ascent over 136.4 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 304 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan-8°-13°67 mm
Feb-6°-12°57 mm
Mar-3°-9°53 mm
Apr-5°47 mm
May51 mm
Jun15°76 mm
Jul18°11°119 mm
Aug16°116 mm
Sep11°94 mm
Oct-1°78 mm
Nov-3°-8°59 mm
Dec-5°-11°74 mm

Planning notes

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Padjelantaleden?

The Padjelantaleden is 136.4 km, and most hikers complete it in 6–8 days. Total elevation gain is 1917 m.

How difficult is the Padjelantaleden?

It rates Moderate on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 14 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 966 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

Can this climate table tell me when the Padjelantaleden is open or safe?

No. The table contains historical ERA5 averages, not a forecast or a report of snow, flooding, fire, closures or route condition. Check the responsible land manager and a current local forecast before departure.

Where is the Padjelantaleden?

In Sweden. The route starts near 66.950, 17.717 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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