Stora Sjöfallet National Park - Kungsleden and Soldalen
Steep climb to Soldalen by hiking part of Kungsleden.
On the drive to the trail there was mountains hovering over us with small waterfalls.
Walking Part of Kungsleden
On the second day at Stora Sjöfallets National Park (see post: Stora Sjöfallets National Park - A powerful sence of ancient nature, to read about the first day), we hiked a section of the Kungsleden trail, so my dog Vizze could come along. It’s about a 20-minute drive from Naturum to the start (stage 8 of Kungsleden), which goes up to Soldalen. I later got to know that many people hike to Soldalen, have a snack, and then go back down - and that’s what we did.
The climb was steep from the beginning and we quickly got amazing views over the river and mountains on the other side.
The path is mostly steep with loose gravel, so wear good shoes and take it slow. You can drink from the streams along the way so no need to bring a lot of water. At the top, the view opens up - wild and ancient. Standing therewith the mountains around us, it felt like stepping back in time.
In Soldalen.
In Soldalen.
Facts about Stora Sjöfallet
📍 Location: Stora Sjöfallet / Stuor Muorkke National Park, Lapland, Sweden (part of the Laponia World Heritage Site)
🏠 Naturum Laponia: Open around 10 AM–6 PM during the season (check locally)
💲 Admission: Free
🅿️ Parking: Big, flat, and good for motorhomes
🚽 Toilets: At Naturum during opening hours
Good to Know & Tips
🛤️ The road is rough - drive slowly and plan for extra time.
🥾 Wear good and sturdy shoes.
🧥 Bring a windproof jacket, hat, and gloves — it’s cold and windy at the mountaintops.
💧 You can fill your water bottle from the streams along the hike to Soldalen.
🐶 Dogs: Only allowed during certain months and must always be on a leash. On Kungsleden, leashed dogs are okay all year.
