Abiskojåkka Canyon – STF Aurora Sky Station loop from Abisko Östra

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Abiskojåkka Canyon – STF Aurora Sky Station loop from Abisko Östra

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4.8

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Abiskojåkka Canyon – STF Aurora Sky Station loop from Abisko Östra

06:00

16.5km

820m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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Abisko nationalpark

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.55 km

Kungsleden Trailhead (Abisko National Park)

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Here, in addition to the Kungsleden, the Rallarvägen begins, which was laid out as a construction site road during the construction of the Ofotbahn. Along this route there are many …

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2.85 km

Abiskojåkka Canyon and Waterfall on the Kungsleden

Highlight • Canyon

The Kungsleden is a 470 km long-distance trail and it starts at Abisko. Absolutely beautiful up here.

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3.07 km

Abiskojåkka Canyon

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A great photo opportunity! Here the river has eaten its way so deep into the rock that a small gorge has formed.

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6.46 km

The mountain station of the chair lift on the Nuolja, with indoor and outdoor seating and a café (vegan and gluten-free dishes available). In winter (observation of the northern lights) and summer (midnight sun) sometimes night operation. More information: auroraskystation.se/en/winter/night-visit

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8.37 km

View of Lake Torneträsk from Nuolja

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Excellent view all the way over to Norway!!!

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12.7 km

Rihdonjira Trail to Nuolja Summit

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From Abisko Turist it takes 3 hours to the Nuolja summit. Two segments are quite steep, the rest is what I would rate as "normal uphill". From Aurora Sky Station …

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13.6 km

Sami Singing Tunnel Murals

Highlight • Structure

There are loud speakers in this tunnel that will play traditional Sami song. Also it is painted very beautiful.

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13.9 km

STF Abisko Mountain Station

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This is "the" starting point for the famous Kungsleden. Here you can come to rest again and sleep properly. The restaurant is also recommended.

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16.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.93 km

4.59 km

2.65 km

1.34 km

Surfaces

8.70 km

5.04 km

1.11 km

830 m

578 m

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Saturday 7 November

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Comments

June 30, 2023,Abisko Nationalpark 🇸🇪 Auf den Nuolja ⛰️

Hiking in the Abisko National Park 🇸🇪

With fantastic weather it started ☀️🥾

We went up the first stretch with his chairlift ☺️

Once at the top you have an amazing view 😍 the way up to the summit of Nuolja is worth it 🥾 the view there is even more breathtaking! And the ascent is easy to do in …

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