STF Ritsem to STF Sitasjaure

Hiking trails & Routes

Sweden

Norrbottens län

Gällivare kommun

STF Ritsem to STF Sitasjaure

Hard

hikers

STF Ritsem to STF Sitasjaure

05:45

21.2km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Stora Sjöfallet

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.07 km

STF Ritsem Mountain Station

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Svenska Turistföreningen (STF) hut in Ritsem is located next to the Sámi settlement and offers a good starting point for hikes into the Sarek, Padjelanta, and Stora Sjöfallet National …

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6.01 km

This old gravel road connects the STF Sitasjaure with Ritsem. According to local information, the road is closed to the general public for cars, but open for hiking and biking. It leads through some beautiful small lakes.

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11.7 km

Autajaure

Highlight • Lake

Surrounded by glacier-shaped mountains, Autajaure is a stunning lake that you will pass along your way between Ritsem and the STF Sitasjaure.

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21.2 km

STF Sitasjaure

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The STF Sitasjaure Fjällstuga is a simple mountain hut in northern Sweden with a total of 28 beds, several shared dormitories, kitchens and a safety room open all year round. …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

757 m

231 m

Surfaces

20.8 km

449 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

4°C

0°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

August 3, 2023,Ritsem - Sitasjaure NPL 23

The predicted storm is actually here. The gusts aren't bad, but I don't need to be on the lake today. That's why the decision was spot on yesterday. I don't know if I would have walked hiking trails today, but the path to Sitasjaure follows a gravel path. And that is doable. Due to the wind, showers and sun alternate …

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