Bridge over Ballinjokka – Suspension bridge loop from Abisko Turiststation

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Bridge over Ballinjokka – Suspension bridge loop from Abisko Turiststation

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Bridge over Ballinjokka – Suspension bridge loop from Abisko Turiststation

06:35

25.0km

210m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

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Abisko nationalpark

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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535 m

Singletrack Through Marshes, Meadows, and Forest

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4.85 km

Waterfall in Abisko National Park

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4.93 km

Access to the waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

There is no official signposting to the waterfall. Just follow one of the little paths that lead to the noise.

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5.59 km

Bridge over Ballinjokka

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Enjoy the roaring waters while you hike along the beautiful Kungsleden.

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9.61 km

Lake Abiskojaure

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The Abiskojaure (Sami Ábeskojávri) is a beautiful, clear mountain lake. The Kungsleden leads past the southern bank and the STF hut of the same name is located at the western end of the lake.

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20.8 km

Suspension bridge

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It is worth taking a short break in the middle of the bridge and enjoying the excellent view over the wild river landscape!

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22.6 km

Meditation spot Abiskojokk

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Very nice and small place above the river. Unfortunately there is no bank.

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23.3 km

Lower Njáhkájávri

Highlight • Lake

25.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

325 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

4.30 km

193 m

132 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

3°C

-2°C

0 %

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Comments

August 18, 2022,Fjallraven Classic Trek on the Kungsleden in Arctic Sweden, Day 5

Our last day was an easy 9-mile romp into Abisko. Bittersweet, because I truly didn't want this incredible hike to end. The incredible deep canyons full of blue glacial water that the trail follows were a highlight - as was the well-earned beer at the end in Abisko!

July 11, 2025,🇸🇪Kungsleden - Tag 29 - Abiskojaure Fjällstuga - Abiskojåkka Tourist Station/Montain Lodge

Early in the morning, we left the STF hut in Abiskojaure and set off on the final leg of the Kungsleden Trail toward Abisko. The trail led us through Abisko National Park, initially along Lake Abeskojávri, whose still, clear waters glittered in the morning light. The landscape was wide and open, framed by rolling hills and sparse birch forests. The …

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August 16, 2022,🇸🇪 Dag Hammarskjöldsleden, Abisko - Abiskojaure

Today we finally started the first stage of the Kungsleden / Dag Hammarskjöldsleden. The Kunsleden is a hiking trail in Sweden from Abisko to Hemavan and is about 440 kilometers long. We actually walk the Dag Hammarskjöldsleden from Abisko to Nikkaluokta, a popular variation on the northern part of the Kungsleden. The first five days we walk on the path …

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September 10, 2022,Hiking Day 1/8 Kungsleden

A wonderful plan becomes reality. We start the first part of the Kungsleden in Sweden. By plane to Stockholm and by night train to Abisko. And off we go! The absolute highlight of the hiking trail through the wilderness of Lapland, in addition to the always breathtaking views, is the absolute inaccessibility! No cell phone reception, no wifi, no electricity, …

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July 13, 2026,Kungsleden dag 1: Abisko - Abiskojaure

The sun sets in six days. My Garmin alerts me that I am in the arctic part of Sweden. Near Abisko, my trek through the Kungsleden, the King's Trail, begins. It is said to be the last piece of European wilderness. When I start this trek, I am actually not prepared. So I didn't know that the huts have no …

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August 14, 2024,Kieron to Abisko Fjällstation Day 6, Sweden

For the first time during the hike, we got up early and started at 7:15 AM, determined to complete the final stretch. Since camping isn’t allowed in Abisko National Park, we planned to finish the hike today and maybe catch an earlier train. The morning sun was already intense, with temperatures climbing into the high twenties later in the day. …

August 17, 2023,Fjällräven Classic Sweden - Day 7 - Kieron to Abisko

Here it is, the last day… The last time I had to roll my self-inflating mattress, to stash my sleeping bag in the compressor bag, to put all my ziplock bags into the big backpack. The last time I had to fold my tent. The last outdoor breakfast, the last morning photo. This felt weird. How could we be on …

August 30, 2023,Fjällräven Classic 🇸🇪 Kungsleden ⛰️ Tag 7: Kieron - Abisko

Fjällräven Classic Sweden 2023 🇸🇪 Northern Kungsleden - Northbound ⛰️
Day 7: Kieron to Abisko
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The last day of the Fjällräven Classic in wonderful Lapland! 🥲 Our personal trail law remains true to us and so, after yesterday's bad weather day, the Kungsleden gave us a brilliant final day today. After another pretty cold night, it will probably only …

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