Weekend hike in Muddus NP
Hike in Muddus and sleep in cozy forest cabins
Experience magical old forests, great wetlands and spectacular waterfalls. Even if Muddus National Park is located only an hour outside Jokkmokk, you can often hike for hours without hearing any other sounds than the rustling of the trees and the rippling streams. Here you’ll find some of the oldest pine trees in Sweden and they are full of hanging lichens that reindeer can eat if the winter becomes extra difficult.
Our idea is to take a break from our everyday life and go on an active but relaxing weekend hiking in the old forest of Muddus National Park
People have lived here for thousands of years side by side with the animals and nature. If we look carefully we can still see traces of old hearths, forest fires and old-fashioned forestry. During our hike in Muddus we spend the nights in forest cabins along the trail and cook together over the open fire.
Join us and experience:
- Hiking among trees that are more than hundreds years old
- Cooking tasty meals together over the open fire
- Great wetlands and waterfalls
- The silence and tranquility
- To sign out and relax
Book your adventure online!
Or actually, our longer tours are not suitable for spontaneous online bookings. It can rather be something that you dreamed about for a while or had to prepare for. Let’s instead call it an application form to join our team!
Please start by filling out the form below and we take it from there.
Requirement to join the group
We want you to:
- have the ability to hike up to 15km along a trail with a backpack of around 10-12kg.
- be in relatively good shape and able to be out in nature full days.
We also recommend you to:
- like traveling in a group and work well in a team.
- like going on active vacations with authentic nature experiences.
- be 16 years old or older.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding your physical ability or experience level.
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Quick info:
Location: Muddus National Park
Length: 4 days
Date 2025: Sep 4-7 & Sep 25-28
Price: SEK 9750/person
Group size: Maximum 6 guests
Level: Easy
Guide to levels of difficulty
The price includes:
- Experienced and local English speaking guide
- Accommodation 3 nights
- Full board with all meals
- All safety equipment
- Round trip from Jokkmokk
Not included
- Travel to and from Jokkmokk
- Travel insurance
- Beverage at restaurants
Add-ons:
- Upgrading to single room last night in Jokkmokk: SEK 350
Itinerary
Included meals marked each day with B=breakfast, L=lunch and D=dinner
DAY 1 ARRIVAL JOKKMOKK – MUTTOSAGGAHTJALDAK (L,D)
We’ll pick you up at Jokkmokk bus station and go to our base just outside Jokkmokk. We’ll brief you on the upcoming tour and go through the equipment one last time before we pack the minibuss and head towards Muddus National Park. We have lunch around the fire by Nammavárre cabin before we hit the trail. The trail leads us through an old pine forest and passes the UFO-lake and old hunting pits before arriving Muttosaggahtjaldak. We have dinner together and stay for the night.
Hiking distance: about 12 km, elevation gain/loss: +50/-50m, estimated time out hiking 3h
DAY2 MUTTOSAGGAHTJALDAK – MUTTOSLUOPPAL (B,L,D)
We start the day with a Swedish breakfast. In the morning we explore the hunting pit system and the waterfall not far away from the hut. In the afternoon we continuing our hike to Muttosluoppal where we spend the second night in Muddus National Park. The trail takes us through an open forest and across Luobbalaáhpe, a wetland with a rich birdlife during the summer. Close to Muttosluoppas there is a bird observation tower from where you can look out over the wetland and forest around us.
Hiking distance: 9km + optional day hike, elevation gain/loss: +50/-50 m, estimated time out hiking: 3-4h + day hike
DAY 3 MUTTOSLUOPPAL – JOKKMOKK (B,L,D)
For those who want to, we wake up early in the morning and climb the bird watching tower to see how the forest and the mire slowly wake up around us. The trail leads us along to another small hut in the forest where we have lunch around the fire before continuing to Nammavárre. We cook dinner over the fire and enjoy our last evening in Muddus National Park before hiking the last kilometer to the pickup. We drive back to Jokkmokk, have a shower and a sauna and sleep well in the guest house.
Hiking distance 14 km, elevation gain/loss: +100/-100 m, estimated time out hiking: 5-6h
DAY 4 DEPARTURE JOKKMOKK (B)
We finish the tour with breakfast at the guesthouse. Take your time to discover Jokkmokk before starting your journey home.
Small groups and experienced guides
The team will be up to 6 guests with one guide. To be able to run the weekend hike we’ll need a minimum of 3 guests in total. The guide has experience from leading several hikes in Laponia World Heritage site. In the team there will also sometimes be a second guide or trainee.
Accommodation and comfort
Two nights in cabins in Muddus National Park. Cozy, basic cabins in the forest. 2-8 persons in each room/cabin sleeping in bunk-beds. Mattresses, pillows and duvets available, outhouses outside the cabins. No showers, running water, electricity or WIFI. Limited cell-phone coverage.
One night at Åsgård Guesthouse in Jokkmokk. Located close to town center near the closest bus stop. Charming building with a cozy atmosphere. Twin- or multi-bed rooms or single rooms for an extra fee. Shared bathroom and showers located in the corridor. Sauna in the basement. Free WIFI.
The food
Let’s be honest! We are not a “go-light” company, and we like good food! And we want you to try the best that the north of Sweden has to offer. At least the best that you can cook over the fire or in a cabin far out in Muddus National Park. Actually, good food is also important to stay warm and happy all day. We start the day with a hearty breakfast in the cabin in the morning followed by a simpler lunch somewhere along the trail during the day. In the evening is where the magic happens.
In Jokkmokk we enjoy a 2-course dinner in the evening and breakfast buffets the following morning.
Meeting point and how to get here
We will meet you at Jokkmokk bus station. If you choose to arrive one day earlier we recommend you to stay at Jokkmokk Guesthouse. Pickup can also be organized from there.
Meeting time: At 10.00 on day 1
We’ll finish the tour after breakfast in Jokkmokk on day 4.
Solo travelers
Most of our guests travel on their own and some travel as couples, family or friends. Traveling solo is a great way to experience new areas and to find new outdoor friends.
What to bring
We bring cooking, eating and safety equipment for everyone. What you need to bring is your clothes and some small things.
>>Packing list Weekend hike in Muddus
We reserve the right to make changes
Nature is a dynamic place and we may need to adjust the route and the itinerary according to the current weather conditions. We are also in contact with representatives for the local reindeer herders’ communities and other local actors to collaborate in the best way possible.
Common asked questions and answers
How heavy will the backpack be?
As part of your hiking experience you’ll carry your own backpack with your private clothing and part of the common food and equipment. During the hike in Muddus we carry food for two days at the most and your backpack will then weigh around 10-12kg, depending on how much you choose to bring.
Do I have to be very fit?
To hike in Muddus means daily distance between 9-14km. The path is relatively easy to hike but sometimes requires big steps over roots and rocks. Please read through our requirements to join the group and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
How cold will it be?
During a hike in Muddus we see all kinds of weather. We can experience sunshine and +15 C degrees during the day but also +5 C degrees with heavy rainfall. But don’t worry too much about the cold. Pack according to the packing list and listen to good advice from the guide team about how to stay warm.
Will there be a lot of mosquitoes?
There will probably still be some mosquitoes, but this time of the year most of the bugs have disappeared due to colder weather. If you are sensitive to insects we recommend that you bring mosquito repellent. If you are allergic, please discuss with your doctor if you should bring some antihistamin.
I have high blood pressure; can I still go?
We don’t automatically say no just because you have a medical condition but it should not be a high risk factor for you or the group. We recommend that you talk to your doctor and make sure you have medication that you know works well for you. AND please let us know when filling out the application form and we can discuss this with you before we head out.
I am a lactose intolerant; can I join the group?
We are used to handling most food preferences and allergies, just let us know when filling out the application form. BUT with limited cooking space we can’t handle too advanced requests or guarantee that it will be totally free from gluten or lactose etc. If you have a severe allergy please contact us to discuss this with us.
Do you have any questions?
Please send us an email to info@laponiaadventures.com
We are happy to help and will answer you as soon as we can.