Pieljekaise National Park
Mountain birch forest and small lakes along the Kungsleden in Swedish Lapland
Pieljekaise protects one of the largest continuous mountain birch forests in Sweden, on gently rolling ground of low fells, valleys and open plateaus. It marks the transition between forested lowlands and alpine highlands, with glacier-shaped terrain and numerous small lakes and wetlands.
Things to do
- On footHike the Kungsleden trail through the park from Jäkkvik
- Try thisLook out over nearby peaks and valleys from the open plateaus
- WildlifeWatch birds in summer, when birdlife is rich
- Try thisContinue along the Kungsleden to Kvikkjokk or Ammarnäs
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Kungsleden
The hiking trail that crosses the park and leads on towards Kvikkjokk and Ammarnäs.