Hiking 440km on Kungsleden in Sweden

9th September 2022 - 24th September 2022

Music licensed with Musicbed:

Marks (String Version) by Meg Blumberg
Swaying Sea of Green by Adam Bokesch
Earthlights by Christian Wade
A Summer Garden by Alistair Sung
Notice by Steven Gutheinz
Reunited by Steven Gutheinz
Days of Old by GÅEL
Half Dreaming by GÅEL
Thistle by Adam Bokesch
Through Glass by Steven Gutheinz
Been There by Steven Gutheinz
Arctic by inola
Glacier Feat. Young Collective by inola
Sierra by Steven Gutheinz
Union by TOLO
The Boats & The Seas by Adam Bokesch
Semolina by Slow Meadow
Time Moves Slowly by Tim Mann
Soft Ways by Sad Moses
Loom by Luke Atencio

0:00 Drone Intro
4:12 New Zealand - Sweden
5:50 Abisko - Alesjaure
14:26 Alesjaure - Sälka
19:18 Sälka - Teusajaure
26:57 Teusajaure - Saltoluokta
30:59 Saltoluokta - Sitojaure
32:41 Sitojaure - Aktse
34:03 Aktse - Kvikkjokk
37:19 Kvikkjokk - Vuonatjviken
48:47 Vuonatjviken - Jäkkvik
54:44 Jäkkvik - Adolfsström
58:18 Adolfsström - Ammarnäs
1:07:23 Ammarnäs - Hemavan
1:26:51 Photo Outro

#sweden #kungsleden #hiking #solocamping

[davidborgstrom]

Beautiful video.

Interesting sidenote, if you did not already know: the reason the Scandinavian mountain range isn't as "alpine" as a lot of other mountains, like those in New Zeeland, are their age. They were once a part of the oldest mountain range in the world, together with what is the Scotish Highlands and the Appalachians. Way before the Atlantic Ocean split up.

[ervinslens]

Insanely beautiful cinematography my friend, shots are just spectacular as well as composition! Masterpiece!!!

[NicoKupfer]

Aaron, this is incredible :) First of all, I'm happy to be part of this video, at 22:09, and glad to hear that the motivational boost went both ways. I was really thrilled for the rest of my trip, thanks to meeting you! 


It is also wonderful to see you walk the same path as I did, but in reverse, and notice the places where I had lunch, or slept... and how the landscape had already changed so much to autumn colors... 

I must also admit, I struggled to keep my video under 40 minutes (initially planned for under 30!) because I was afraid that long videos might be boring... However you have proved me wrong, by creating something twice as long and constantly engaging... Hats off to that my friend!

PS: What amazes me, also, is how I still enjoyed it so much despite knowing the whole trail! ⛺

[jimmyf]

An awe inspiring journey. Incredible shots of the landscape. Thankyou for taking us along with you!

[matsf]

Nice to see some genuine swedish weather and not just the sunny sunset vids 😊 Kungsleden is like the main highway for hiking swedish mountains, lots of people and huts along the way. Nice filmed!

[ThoseWhoDare]

I am Danish. I went there in 1978, alone. For me it was a great adventure and after a few days I joined up with a Swedish hiker. Later, I returned 6 more summers, in Sarek twice. Now, at 63 y of age, I would like to return.

[RockyGoesHiking]

What a beautiful film Aaron! Almost had tears in my eyes at the end :')
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and impressions of this journey.

[WilliamWidlund]

You really captured the beauty of Kungsleden, much appreciated. And like someone else in the comments already said, you made me appreciate my home country even more through this piece of art. Subscribed, looking forward for more content from you :)

[josip.kne.z]

By far the best Kungsleden video. 😊The colors of autumn are so beautiful. 🍁

[Monscent]

Beautiful showcase of the swedish mountains!

[Mister]

Your videos never disappoint! This made me appreciate my home country even more. Next September I'm going to your home country to walk the te araroa trail, I'm really looking forward to it.

[hikesome]

Wow, Aaron! Just another amazing piece of hiking-film-art. Congratulations on mastering the Kungsleden. Bravo!

[steveniceton]

Incredible, I loved every minute of your journey. For someone that dreams of doing this walk too this was everything I had hoped it would be.

[paularuotsalainen]

Thank you very much for this splendid video, Aaron! Many decades ago I hiked from Kvikkjokk to Abisko, and later been ski-hiking from Abisko Southwards. Your video is the most beautiful one I've seen about hiking along Kungsleden. Especially the drone sections are breath-takingly wonderful. You got a new subscriber from Finland 😊 P.S. Been once to your amazing country, unfortunately for a far too short time, and only to the North Island.

[SaMmYmYt]

Great video! Definetly on my bucket list for the future.

There's such a unexplainable somber but comforting vibe to this place.
It's pretty raw.

Thank you for sharing!

[gerwinhuizinga]

Just magnificent! Did the kungsleden last august with my brothers.. what an adventure! The scenery is even more beautiful with al these different colors. Thanks for sharing!

[BensOutdoorExperience]

Awesome video! Thanks!
To avoid the dreary 30 kmish roadwalk (or expensive bus) btw Vakkotavare and Kebnats/Saltoloukta consider going over Ritsem and take the Padjelanta trail to Kvikkjokk. Better and more beautiful!
And if you want an even longer Swedish hike, look into the Via Suecia Trail - a genuine thruhike from the southernmost point of Sweden (Smygehuk) to Treriksröset in the North. It's more like the Te Araroa, AT, CDT and PCT. Happy trails!

[theendofblue]

Epic video, great views, so many reminders...we've been there 4 weeks for the memories ;-)

[Simply_Hiking]

I really want to hike this trail! Thanks for the awesome preview! :)

[tomasjohansson]

Aaron, I was blown away by the fact that you traveled all the way from New Zealand. I have hiked 7 seasons on and around the Kungsleden but I would probably do the reverse trip if I had the chance to visit your beautiful mountains. Greetings from Sweden.