Returning home is the most difficult part of long-distance hiking; You have grown outside the puzzle and your piece no longer fits.

- Cindy Ross

Etapp 23 - Syter to Viterskalet
Kungsleden Sebastian Shaw Kungsleden Sebastian Shaw

Etapp 23 - Syter to Viterskalet

Starting at the King's Trail's oldest cabin, the section between Syter and Viterskalet offers one of the best views of the trail, the entrance to the final valley with Norra Sytertoppen on one side. (The hike up to Norra Sytertoppen is a wonderful side trail and worth the climb) Once you enter the valley, the trail is easy and even, and the scenery remains spectacular.

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Etapp 22 - Tärnasjö to Syter
Kungsleden Sebastian Shaw Kungsleden Sebastian Shaw

Etapp 22 - Tärnasjö to Syter

Perhaps a unique section of the trail, you walk along the water’s edge for much of the 14 kilometres between Tärnasjö and Syter, passing several bathing spots and sand beaches before hiking over a series of bridges connect many islands. The final uphill section to Syter is quite tough after an otherwise easy stroll.

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