Sarek National Park

Glaciated peaks, wide valleys and high plateaux in Swedish Lapland

Sarek is the most mountainous part of Sweden, with about 200 mountains over 1,800 m and around 100 glaciers. It has no marked trails and no accommodation, and only two bridges apart from those near its borders.

1Laitaure delta (Laitauredeltat)This delta, an emblem of the park, is formed where the Rapa River meets Lake Laitaure.
2SarektjåkkåThe second highest mountain in Sweden, with its highest point Stortoppen at 2,089 m.
3SkierfeIts summit overlooks the Rapa delta and the glacial trough valley.

Things to do

  • Try thisFollow the Kungsleden through the park's eastern part from Saltoluokta to Kvikkjokk
  • On footWalk the Pastavagge pass from Pielavalta towards Lake Sitojaure, a full day's trek
  • On footMeet other hikers at the Smaila Moot, where the Ruotesvagge, Rapa Valley and Kuopervagge converge
  • On footClimb Skierfe for the overlook above the Rapa delta
Laitaure delta (Laitauredeltat)
Laitaure delta (Laitauredeltat)
Sarektjåkkå
Sarektjåkkå
Skierfe
Skierfe

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Sweden · Lapland Est. 1909 Size 1,977 km² Highest 2,089 m Protected area category: IUCN II

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