Pieljekaise National Park - Adolfström and Lake Luvtáverre
A quiet hike from Adolfström to Lake Luvtáverre - through green birch forest ending with mountain lake views, and Swedish Lapland nature.
A winding road to nowhere - or so it feels
It felt like driving into the middle of nowhere. After leaving road E45, the gravel road stretched on and on, bumpy and lonely. I drove for about two hours, passing herds of reindeer along the way. Sometimes they just stood in the road as if not knowing where to go or what to do. Looking kind of lost to be honest. Other times they trotted alongside my car before finally stepping aside when I honked gently. It was a quiet kind of adventure already, long before the hike began.
Adolfström itself was a charming little stop – a handful of cabins for Kungsleden hikers, a small shop, and plenty of fishing spots. You can even take a boat across the river to save some walking when hiking Kungsleden. At the harbor, there was a free parking area where I left my car.
Harbor in Adolfström where we parked to start our hike.
The harbor in Adolfström.
Hiking toward Lake Luvtávrre
From the parking at the harbor, I followed the signs back up the road I had just driven. There was a small sign pointing to Pieljekaise National Park, and there the trial started. It took me about five hours round-trip to reach From the parking at the harbor, I followed the signs back up the road I had just driven. There was a small sign pointing to Pieljekaise National Park, and the trail started climbing almost right away. My goal for this hike was to reach Lake Luvtávrre. The hike took about 5 hours round-trip. Including a 1 hour break by the lake before heading back.
Ready - set - go!
The path was rocky and almost always uphill. I was glad I brought mosquito repellent, because the mosquitoes were everywhere. Some hikers I passed wore those big mosquito net hats - that actually looked pretty smart. This might be something to bring on my next adventure in the northern part of Sweden.
This is how the trail looked most of the hike.
We got a nice view early on.
The trail had some steeper parts in the beginning. After a while it leveled and became more flat, although still climbing.
The trail itself was fine - quiet, not crowded, mostly through short rised forest with a few open views here and there. As I got closer to Luvtávrre, the nature got a bit more interesting. There was a small stream rushing down from the lake, and a little wooden bridge. A couple of hundred meters after the bridge, I found a place high up where the wind made it mosquito-free. The joy of getting rid of them for a while was a luxury.
There was a bridge when we arrived to the lake. Around here, there were many fire pits and a popular place for fishermen and hikers.
A river ran from the lake an on...
When I got to the lake, the view really opened up. I sat down for a snack and let my dog Vizze rest. He closed his eyes, and not long after, he was giving out some subtle little snores. It was calm and quiet - no one else around, just the sound of water and wind.
Checkpoint - Lake Luvtáverre.
A tired Vizze. He took a nap after having his snack. Vizze usually has difficulties relaxing during hikes because being too excited. Therefore, this was amazing to see - that he was able to relax and just be.
This was the place where we took a rest, enjoyed the view, had a bite, before heading back to the van.
Facts about Pieljekaise National Park
🗺️ Location: Swedish Lapland, near Adolfström
📜 Established: 1909
🌳 Known for: Birch forest, remote hiking trails, and connections to Kungsleden trail
🅿️ Parking: Free at the harbor in Adolfström
🐕 Dogs: Allowed on a leash
☀️ Season: Best from late June to September
🥾 Distance: About 5 hours (round trip) to Lau Tavare lake from harbor parking
Good to know & tips
🚗 The gravel road to Adolfström is long and bumpy – drive slowly and watch out for reindeer.
🦟 Bring mosquito repellent and consider a mosquito net hat.
👟 Wear sturdy shoes – the trail is rocky and uphill.
🅿️ The harbor parking is free, and it seems okay to stay overnight if needed.
🏡 There’s a small shop and cabins in Adolfström if you need supplies or accommodation.
⛵ You can take a boat across the river to shorten the hike if you’re on Kungsleden.
💨 Find a breezy spot when you stop for a break – the mosquitoes are relentless when it’s calm.
Reflection
For me, this part of Pieljekaise National Park wasn’t about dramatic views, but about the quiet and feeling far from everything. That was it's charm. If you’re looking for a peaceful hike with a nice lake at the end and a chance to just be out in nature, this is a good choice.
Bring some bug spray, take your time on the road, and enjoy the stillness of this part of Lapland.
Down below, you can follow a link to view the trail that goes between Adolfström and Jäckvik. This is the trail I hiked as far as Lake Luvtávrre.
