Hut to Hut Hiking from Sweden to Norway

Experience a unique hut-to-hut hiking adventure through Sweden and Norway. Departing from the popular King's Trail, journey through valleys ascend mountains, and uncover untold World War II stories of the region

Group

Scandinavian Mountains

4 Days

Jul - Sep

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Hike from Fjell to Fjord in trails steeped in history and culture.
Marvel at the dramatic transformation of the landscape as you hike between Sweden and Norway.
Learn about the untold stories of World War II in this lesser-known region

Description

Embark on a unique hut-to-hut hiking adventure between Sweden and Norway through the breathtaking Abisko National Park and explore a lesser-known region steeped in history and culture. On this hiking expedition, we will leave the popular King's Trail behind and hike west towards Norway.

Fuel up with coffee, breakfast, and packed lunches and dive into the stunning valleys of this region that act as wind tunnels. As you gain elevation, the mountain sides will become steeper and more dramatic.

Discover the untold stories of World War II in this lesser-known region as we hike deeper into the wilderness. Experience the unique cultures of Sweden and Norway, and witness the dramatic transformation of the landscape from inland mountains to rugged coastline.

Stay in one of the smallest huts operated by the Swedish Tourism Association. This hut has a fascinating history, as it served as a covert operations base for the Norwegian resistance movement during World War II. Prepare to learn more about the many stories about the skirmishes that took place in this region.

This hiking adventure is perfect for the curious hiker who wants to experience the best of what Sweden and Norway have to offer. With its mellow pace, light backpack, and cozy huts along the way, this trip is accessible to hikers of all levels.

Contact us today to book your spot and get ready to experience the dramatic transformation of the landscape from the inland mountains to the rugged coastline of the North Atlantic Ocean!

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transportation start and back
Trekking poles

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Abisko National Park

On the first day, we will visit Abisko National Park, one of the first nine national parks established in Europe. They were created to preserve the unique high-nordic mountain environment and to serve as a memorial to scientific research. Although there is still a research station in the village, the park is now more popular for tourism. Wildlife such as Capercaillie, Ptarmigan, Moose, and Reindeer can be easily spotted in Abisko. We will spend the entire day exploring the national park, hiking along a river with crystal-clear water.

Day 2: River hiking

Starting our day in a mountain cabin in autumn is a wonderful experience. The slightly cooler weather allows us to bring more fresh food with us. Today, we will continue hiking along the river, heading towards the tree line. We will spend most of the day in relatively sheltered terrain, but as we get closer to our cabin, we will experience more exposure to the elements.

Day 3: Entering Norway

On the third day, we will hike across the border into Norway. The terrain will become more rugged, the valleys deeper, and the glaciers more visible. Fortunately, our backpacks will be lighter, and even though the day will be long, and we will cover many kilometers, we will arrive at the next cozy cabin happy and energized. Dinner is usually a delicious and satisfying end to the day before we go to sleep.

Day 4: Last hiking day

The last day will be the culmination of our journey, as we hike out to civilization. Before we reach the sea, we must navigate a small but steep valley surrounded by glaciers and jagged peaks. The final descent to sea level will be the most rewarding part of the hike, as we finally catch a glimpse of the ocean. A transfer will take us to central Narvik, where we will celebrate our accomplishment at a local café.

About the guide

Markus

5.0

(7)

Mountain Leader

Some say they started with their outdoor adventures at a certain stage in life - I simply never stopped. A childhood spent outdoors led me to the career of guiding. 3 years of education in Vadstena with the Leadership and Outdoor program and another 1½ years to become a Wilderness and Adventure guide at Campus Åre.

Since 2013 I have been self-employed and working as a freelance mountain leader all over Scandinavia and I am happy to call it my home. I have also made sure to invest in further education such as 80 hours first aid training - Wilderness First Responder (NOLS), avalanche course PRO 2 through SVELAV and I carry the National Award for Mountain Leaders to mention a few.

On top of this, I make sure to put my skills to good use as a Chairman of the Swedish Mountain Leader Organisation, a delegate to UIMLA, and as a board member of the Mountain Safety Council of Sweden. I am also helping the Industry Organisation of Sustainable Snowmobile Tourism as an expert member in their task of building a guide training. Previous work also includes training Mountain Leaders and setting up operation guidelines and safety plans for other guiding companies.

My biggest passion is helping others access wild places and showing them the best parts of outdoor adventure. I will be happy to share my knowledge and guide you especially in the Scandinavian Mountain Range which stretches 1700 kilometers on the border between Sweden and Norway.

Languages

Norwegian | Swedish | English

Certificates

UIMLA | SFLO

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What people are saying about Markus

Andrew

Thank you for giving us such a great 3 days. Lots of wonderful memories made which is exactly what we wanted. We really appreciated our guide and felt in very good hands.

Tanguy

Sigge

Amazing ski touring adventure in the Swedish mountains. Can recommend this trip to both beginners and advanced skiers.

Michael

Markus was brilliant, from helping me to develop the idea for the expedition, figuring out a good location, route planning etc, while trying to keep the costs down. Prior to the expedition Markus was really helpful in helping me figure out the right equipment - this differed from my previous expeditions due to both temperature being warmer than I was used to, and the terrain we'd be covering. During the expedition Markus was excellent in communicating what were doing, how we were going to do it, all the while teaching me about navigation, his own methods for winter camping etc etc. Throughout our route, Markus explained to me about Sami culture, why the landscape is as it is, and how it has developed throughout history, meaning I returned far richer for the cultural enlightenment. i couldn't recommend Markus to anyone wanting to head out ski touring or deep wild Nordic skiing. I felt safe and in the right hands the whole time, and thoroughly enjoyed his company. The Explore Share platform was very helping in matching us together - the expedition wouldn't have happened with out them, as so few guides are willing or able to take people out into the extreme wilderness in winter in this way. they matched me with the right guide, so that was perfect. What needs to improve is that they wanted cash paid before I spoke to Markus, which I would never do, because of the complexity of the proposed expedition. We both needed to know each others' abilities and make a sensible plan for the trip before we could commit to it. While I appreciate $Explore share is an introductory service, for which they need a fee, finding a better way for this would be helpful. I was always going to honour the payment once the introduction was made, but obviously some people would attempt to get around it. No matter, I remain satisfied with the explore Share service, and recommend anyone to use it.

Nikolaus

Markus has been the perfect guide for our father-son trip. Thank you very much! The hole organization with explore-share has been easy, trustful and very transparent. Thank you!