Day Hikes
Stora Sjöfallet offers an almost endless variety of hikes and excursions, all of which feature breathtaking views. The difficulty levels range from a leisurely half- or full-day outing with the family to advanced routes with hundreds of meters of elevation gain along the mountain ranges.
Period: mid-June – October
Place to Visit #1
The Waterfall / Stuormuorkke Farm
The legendary waterfall that is just as fascinating no matter what time of year you visit it.
Visit the site that led to Stora Sjöfallet being designated one of Europe’s first national parks in 1909. Even though the waterfall isn’t as large as it once was, it’s a wonderful hike with spectacular views of both the waterfall and the mountains!
Level: Easy+
Time: 3–4 hours
Destination #2
Sjöfallsudden / Laponia Garden
A perfect hike for beginners or families with young children. Just a stone's throw from the lodge, yet with magnificent views!
An easy 2-kilometer hike to the beautiful scenic spot at Sjöfallsudden, where you can see the outlet of the Stuormuorkkegårttjes waterfall and the mountains in the background. The island of Jábmeksuolu is also located here; it is an ancient burial site that is now a protected archaeological site.
Level: Easy
Time: 2–4 hours
Destination #3
Soldalen
This is where the adventure really begins, so it's important to keep an eye on your packing, the weather, and your fitness.
Soldalen begins with a beautiful hike of about 3 km one way. The hike starts in the idyllic mountain birch forest and ends at the top of the bare mountain. From here, you’ll enjoy a magnificent view of Stora Sjöfallet, Ahkkájaure, and the surrounding mountain landscape.
If you wish, you can continue on to the summit of Niera at 1,490 meters above sea level; from there, you can continue climbing higher.
Difficulty: Soldalen – moderate. Nieras – difficult.
Duration: Full day+
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