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 24 - Viterskalet to Hemavan
Kungsleden Sebastian Shaw Kungsleden Sebastian Shaw

Etapp 24 - Viterskalet to Hemavan

The final stage on the King's Trail, the trail has many signs of civilization as this section is also heavily used in winter for skiing. There is a reasonably steep uphill section before you head downhill into Hemavan. The final kilometre or so into Hemavan is on real roads when you reach the Naturum and the archway signalling Kungsleden's end.

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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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