KUNGSLEDEN: A Journey Through Northern Sweden | Kungsleden hiking documentary | 4K
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3 жыл бұрынKUNGSLEDEN: A Journey Through Northern Sweden
This documentary tells the story of hiking Kungsleden, of the beautiful untouched Swedish nature, of the long days of hiking and wildcamping and of the interesting people I met along the way.
This film takes you along my hike in August 2020 and my experiences and encounters along the Kungsleden trail. Thank you to all the people that made this possible, especially Klaus, Zina, Marcus, Tomas & Paniz and Per who I interviewed for this documentary. I hope you enjoy this documentary film as much as I enjoyed my hike and producing this film.
Thank you to the STF for providing some comfort like showers, warm fireplaces and holding my parcels along the way, and making the Kungsleden so much more accessible. Thank you to the Swedish provinces for maintaining the trail and making this last European wilderness accessible in a sustainable way.
Feel free to subscribe to my KZfaq channel for more hiking related content.
And a great thank you to REAL Turmat, Osprey Europe, Hanwag, Pinewood, Darn Tough and many other for supporting me in making this documentary.
*If you want to try the food I ate in this film - which I absolutely love - please visit realoutdoorfood.com/ or my own webshop (Dutch) on www.starthiking.nl/maaltijden .
*On this hike I used the Osprey Exos 58 (www.ospreyeurope.com/shop/nl_...) and Osprey UL raincover L (www.ospreyeurope.com/shop/nl_...) provided by Osprey Europe and they worked like a absolute charm.
* I wore Hanwag Tatra II GTX boots, which are my go to boots for 6 years now www.hanwag.com/nl/nl-nl/heren...
* I also really liked my two pair Darn Tough socks I alternated between on this hike www.groeneavonturier.nl/produ...
* I licensed music through artlist - get a free month if you sign up via this link: artlist.io/Mathias-870085
In this blog you’ll find my entire gear list for Kungsleden www.starthiking.nl/paklijst-k... The links provided are for your convenience and no affiliate links and do not earn me anything - unless you buy through my webshop which would be great!
If you would like to read more about my Kungsleden adventures: please visit my blog on www.starthiking.nl
You can also find me on Instagram @starthiking
@Oacky 3 жыл бұрын
This was absolutely amazing, thank you for showing me your journey. I hold my tears many many times. It's so beautiful, calming, so moving. Well done!
@alexonthemountain8343 3 жыл бұрын
I watched this video last night, but I felt I needed to come back and comment today. This was one of the best videos I’ve seen of a documentary type hiking adventure on KZfaq. Amazing job…
@AlEfremoff Жыл бұрын
Thanks unknown guy from the internet for this reminder how great it is there up north in Sweden
@deannilvalli6579 3 жыл бұрын
This is really well done! The filming, the editing, the interviews... all very well put together for an excellent end product.
@frankgrunder8242 3 жыл бұрын
Prachtige beelden, prachtige natuur...erg mooi in beeld gebracht. Als Nederlander in 2016 geëmigreerd naar Zweden... blijft dit kippenvel geven.... Zo mooi...
@heide-raquelfuss5580 2 жыл бұрын
Ik denk dat u een goede beslissing heeft genomen. Dat hoop ik. Ik woon in België en ik merk, ik heb me nooit thuis gevoelt. Je kunt wel een huis hebben, maar nooit thuis komen en een 'thuis gevoel' voelen. Zelfs de mentaliteit. Sweden is meer naar mijn persoonlijkheid. Ik ben op zoek. Het noorden. Nog zo veel uit te zoeken. Wie weet, gaat het ooit lukken om thuis te komen in Sweden. Ik hoop, dat u ook een ' thuis gevoel' heeft aldaar. Veel geluk verder en beste groeten.
@lordrindfleisch1584 Жыл бұрын
I'd recommend hiking this trail even layer in the season, as in beginning-middle of september. Why, because of the northern lights! It is magical to say the least
@raan74 3 жыл бұрын
This movie made my day. Thank you so much for sharing 🙏🇩🇰
@Swiftthrift 3 жыл бұрын
This is a phenomenal video. I've hiked on Kungsleden as well, and you captured the beauty of it in a remarkable way. Well done!
@starthiking2871 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😁
@stravanfysik Ай бұрын
The best film ever about Kungsleden!!! Tack så mycket🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@mattihn 2 жыл бұрын
You have done an amazing job of capturing the scenery and together with the wonderful narration and storytelling, this is truly a masterpiece. I've been hiking Kungsleden and the surrounding area every summer for 3 years now and I miss it every time. My longing for Kungsleden eventually led me here. I recognize what you discovered about the people and the many stories that gets carried around Kungsleden. Every story that is shared with me enriches and improves my hike, thank you for sharing your story and the story of the amazing people you met along the trail.
@OpaMario-ej1xw 3 ай бұрын
This video showcasing the beauty of the Kungsleden is absolutely nice! The stunning landscape shots make it definitely worth seeing. Watching this has me itching to lace up my boots and embark on my own adventure along this remarkable trail. Thank you for sharing such an inspiring glimpse of nature's wonders!
@dianavandenbersselaar1859 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been there! Thans for this wonderfull memory. Really beautifull
@ojes796 2 жыл бұрын
"The forest was quite mosquito infested, so I moved down to the flatlands" *mosquito passes camera anyways*
@starthiking2871 Жыл бұрын
It was better though!
@noelias_garden 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this was so beautiful and such a good production. I loved your calm storytelling.
@starthiking2871 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😁 Hope it's the first of many!
@jakublebuda5658 3 жыл бұрын
A great documentary. Thank you!
@HenrikJonasson 3 жыл бұрын
Literally got chills many times throughout the video. Well done!
@maureendrozda9960 11 ай бұрын
I'm In Colorado & I LOVE Mountains & Hiking!!! This Place Is Gorgeous - I Must Visit & Traverse This Beautuful Wilderness... Thanks For The Tour!
@walkingtwobytwo7122 3 жыл бұрын
So beautiful. Really enjoyed watching this thank you 😊
@stoneslittle 3 жыл бұрын
This was just amazing - the storyline is on point here! Im enyoing the 4K Happy trails
@dawgar4 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! This hike is now on my bucket list :)
@coffeetime3293 3 жыл бұрын
An epic beauty of the land! Your voice is so peaceful and hypnotizing 😊 Great job done!
@nigeljones8202 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, really enjoyed this video, scenery is stunning and I enjoyed the little chats you had with other hikers. 🙂
@MintExplorer 3 жыл бұрын
beautiful doc! I love it when we run across animals like that! beautiful
@coolbeans8682 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this little masterpiece of the genre.
@bengtlindqvist9309 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Best video, by far. I almost felt I walked a few steps behind you. Must do the "K-leden" some day(weeks)
@tomverstrepen940 3 жыл бұрын
Mooie docu, genoten en geinspireerd geraakt.
@The_real_dennis 3 жыл бұрын
Absoulutely amazing! Very nice impression and high quality footage! Well done! We are planing our trip to sweden, was very helpful. We are looking forward to it
@robinsavard84 2 жыл бұрын
A delightful journey! Thank you!
@slynkylynx 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video of your epic adventure! Truly enjoyed watching it 👏👏👏👏👏
@PaulandaPack Жыл бұрын
What a superb video. Thank you for taking the time & effort to document your hike so we can all enjoy it. Really well filmed and edited. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
@raymondlogister6828 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful trip. Thank you for share.
@swissmonkey9217 2 жыл бұрын
Done phenomenally and a big compliment that you interviewed fellow hikers. Hiking buddies makes a long distance hike more remenberbul.
@petergrove1917 3 жыл бұрын
Very well filmed and narrated!
@TweePlusDrieIsVijfvpramman 3 жыл бұрын
Looks lovely. Thanks for your upload :-)
@ekno2506 Жыл бұрын
Breathtaking. Beautifully captured. Thank you for sharing 😊❤️
@EventyrsorenDenmark 3 жыл бұрын
This was a Very good video. Enjoyed this video very Much. Beautiful nature and a great job making this video. Looking foreward for more. 🤗🤗🤗😊
@jonathanboucard2646 Жыл бұрын
Stunning. Thank you for sharing.
@hikeflows2555 Жыл бұрын
What a captivating and scenic documentary! 👏Did not realize how quickly 30 minutes passed by. Thank you for sharing this! Hoping to complete Kungsleden one day as well
@MagisterHenrik 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful hike, pleasant ppl, fine video and good narrator. Never forget the mosquitos!
@OM-ln7ue Жыл бұрын
Going there in less than 2 weeks. So excited
@travellingjack8960 Жыл бұрын
Wow, loved that!
@malinandtom 2 жыл бұрын
What an amazing documentary, thanks for this. You’ve inspired us to head up north in our beautiful country.
@starthiking2871 2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that! You are blessed with a beautiful country! 🥰
@themadhatter444 2 жыл бұрын
This was absolutely incredible, man. A friend and I are doing a piece of Kungsleden in August and this video put my level of excitement through the roof. I didn't expect there to be so many mosquitos up near Keb and Abisko. I will bring a mesh face net. Thanks for putting this together.
@tarasevenich467 3 жыл бұрын
Mooie video Mathias! Geweldig om op deze manier een beetje met je mee op reis te mogen!
@stevem6691 3 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic movie I really enjoyed watching this. Thank you and I hope one day I can hike in Kungsleden🙏
@headbangerstrail 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the great video! 😊
@nannerkatt5556 Жыл бұрын
This makes me smile so much I can feel it in my heart. 😍
@FragenAnsLeben 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing.
@firstgatemusic 3 жыл бұрын
Beautifully made!
@TheCoastalForest Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this, it's beautifully made. Hiked the same way in 2013, brings back a lot of memories.
@turi104 2 жыл бұрын
It was my first time to your channel and I felt you have beautifully crafted your journey .Narration is perfect .Loved it ❤️
@trekkingchannel4752 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video.
@TheSelbsters Жыл бұрын
Wow! You truly captured the beauty and serenity of the Kungsleden. I hope to return one day - and this time I hope the weather allows me to get up Skierffe!
@Heffsta02 2 жыл бұрын
was not expecting to hear fellow Aussies on here. Wonderful, I can't wait to visit Sweden and try this hike.
@Rivessound Жыл бұрын
Good job!
@SweTravelTiktokSofiaSweNature Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@tompatompsson 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@LesJolisBoudoirs 7 ай бұрын
Thank you Mathias for this peaceful documentary. Insightful narrative.Very much appreciated. Looking forward to hearing from you on this channel.
@paulihnatolia1848 3 жыл бұрын
You put a lot of effort into this movie but the result is amazing. The hiking video is brought to a new level.
@starthiking2871 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@paulihnatolia1848 3 жыл бұрын
@@starthiking2871 Can you share what camera did you use for filming ? I really like its colors and dynamic range.
@starthiking2871 3 жыл бұрын
@@paulihnatolia1848 sure! I used the Sony a6300 with sel18-135. Mostly shot from a carbon tripod or some rock or handheld. I used the rode videomicro for audio. I did some minor color grading in post, but just to balance the image. It meant to be quite natural :)
@kthessen 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video. -Thanks
@denislisul5893 3 жыл бұрын
Great Job, man!
@Broken...... Жыл бұрын
Thanks u brother Love Watching Your Videos
@Danichdelight Жыл бұрын
Thank you for filming, informing and sharing with us behind the computer screen home.. One day withe in the next years I / we will walk Kungsleden in North Sweden :-)
@annekezeinstra6231 3 жыл бұрын
Prachtig hoor heb nu 2 delen gelopen met mn vriendin maar ik ga weer terug om het af te maken. Heerlijke film. Wat een gemis.
@karanmitra4880 3 жыл бұрын
Great work!
@CaptCanuck4444 Жыл бұрын
Really good, thank you!
@starthiking2871 Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@zahidkhan04 3 жыл бұрын
Awsomeee❤, Loved it,
@ErikSpaan 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your adventure. Very inspiring to do it myself one day. And your tips on gear and food etc is noted :-)
@eugenes.82 11 ай бұрын
5:43- 6:06- There is a thousands and thousands people, including me, can prove that this is a Wonderful Feeling! Looking at your movie I have impression that it was a wonderful journey, isn't "Start Hiking"? Thanks for sharing! 🤝
@theavier 2 жыл бұрын
well im inspired to hike kungsleden now. great video!
@israel-hahadasha Жыл бұрын
Beatiful movie mannnn .
@JacobHeldt Жыл бұрын
lovely !
@Fjall-Anders 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video 💥🙂👍👍
@_loss_ Жыл бұрын
This amazing film makes me want to experience this trail for myself, as someone who's never been further north than Orsa.
@bjornlilja4923 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice film! I sat right behind you when you did the interview with the hut warden at Singi, just having my lunch. I got your business card and have been looking for the movie to come out for a while. Now a friend sent it to me and I realised it was THAT movie. Great work and nice to see the interview after the fact :)
@starthiking2871 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I recognize your photo! Great you saw it and liked it. What a funny coincidence that a friend sent you the film you were actually a witness of, haha. Small world after all!
@tomgwl65 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice production👌👌👌
@we12travel 3 жыл бұрын
Wow genoten van de prachtige beelden die je gemaakt hebt. Heimwee naar de secties die ik zelf gelopen heb, beetje jaloezie omdat mijn geplande trip deze zomer niet door kon gaan ;-) ... fijne afwisseling tussen de verhalen van de mensen onderweg en mooie landschappen. Well done!
@NorwegianXplorer 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@hackerblubb 3 жыл бұрын
wonderfully documented! great trip. waiting for your next filmed adventure :)
@starthiking2871 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :) I was hoping to hike and film past fall, but since everything went into lock down that didn't happen. We'll see what happens next year! Would be great to maybe visit Scotland. Skye trail or even Cape wrath trail? Who knows 😁
@hackerblubb 3 жыл бұрын
yep, planning is tough right now. scotland is also on our list, but maybe local german semi-long-distance-trails are easier to plan and execute, although one always has to dream ahead :) good luck with your hiking plans and stay safe!
@starthiking2871 3 жыл бұрын
@@hackerblubb thanks! Yes, Rothaarsteig would be nice now with the snow! We'll see if we can hike again soon. Thanks for watching and hope you make it to Scotland once things open up again! Stay safe
@ledolphinois Жыл бұрын
Huge country huge landscapes, huge video, very interesting comments. Congrats 👏🏼 I liked Could you tell me if camp fire and dogs (siberian husky) are allowed all along the trail? Thanks
@starthiking2871 Жыл бұрын
Yes they are! Dogs are allowed ON the trail, but not off the trail on side tracks like the one to Skierfe. Campfires are fine as long as you leave not trace and preferably use already established pits.
@JonasOldChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Hello! Very nice video. Nicely narrated. I actually met the same young Swedish couple that lived in Kiruna as you did. So we must have been trekking at the same time for parts of this journey! I trekked through Sarek and then up the kings trail!
@starthiking2871 3 жыл бұрын
Cool! They were great, right? 😊
@wouter6539 3 жыл бұрын
Mooi gedaan Mathias!
@magnus1689 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video
@Foxr6 3 жыл бұрын
Epic! Would love to do this!!!!
@seanhowlett6293 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful film and I love the cool vibe from all the hikers. Would seriously consider this trail if I had time and a solution to the mosquitoes.
@starthiking2871 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I hope you get to take some time off to hike this trail - it's incredible and so worth it! As for the mosquitoes: I hiked in August, but towards the end of my hike the numbers of mosquitoes were already smaller. In september they are almost gone entirely, while the views are even more spectacular as the surroundings turn to bright autumn colors! Might even catch a glimpse of northern lights! However, there are chances of lower temps and snow and the days shorten quite fast. A great compromise would be to start halfway or at the end of August. Starting late in september does also puts some pressure on your shedule as the boats are taken out and the huts close at the season's ending somewhere towards the end of september.
@seanhowlett6293 3 жыл бұрын
@@starthiking2871 thank you and appreciate your message. You are certainly winning me over to do it. Have a lovely Christmas.
@kiwigecko1 2 жыл бұрын
Very good.
@johanmoberg2379 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful created! Loved all the interview parts. I´m aiming to hike a part of Kungsleden this summer. You´ve got yourself a subscription from me!
@starthiking2871 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you liked it. Hope you have a wonderful hike and encounters! 😊
@gerritzwetsloot8107 3 жыл бұрын
Geeft een fantastische indruk van de tocht. Ik heb de hele Kungsleden op mijn programma staan in 2022. Gezond en fit blijven en dan hiken!
@tondewerdt6031 3 жыл бұрын
Hoi Gerrit. Een mooi voornemen. Het begint bij mij ook te kriebelen. Maar de kunst is nu gezond en fit blijven.
@LeoDasein 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks😀
@Broken...... Жыл бұрын
I Would love To Move from UK To Northern Sweden And I have dream of Exploring All Countries Anyways Great Footage Amazing Shots Keep it up bro 😍♥️
@dds5568 2 жыл бұрын
_good !!!_
@annekethijen6910 3 жыл бұрын
Erg genoten van je documentaire. Mooi gemaakt en inspirerend. In 2021 ben ik van plan weer te gaan wandelen, en dan met tent, voor het eerst maar wil misschien eerst de tent en benodigdheden huren om het uit te proberen. Kreeg deze tip van Outdoorinspiratie. Ben zo blij met deze nieuw ontdekte bezigheid!
@starthiking2871 3 жыл бұрын
Wat leuk om te horen! En ontzettend leuk dat je het 'hiken' ontdekt hebt :) Hopelijk is het weer mogelijk om naar het buitenland te reizen in 2021! Huren is zeker een goed idee, je weet mij te vinden (dankzij Paulien!)
@loesisonline 3 жыл бұрын
Supermooi ☘️
@jmcnally77 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Mathias! Looks like a very peaceful trek for sure. The views look amazing!
@dieterthephotographer 3 жыл бұрын
Ik kijk er al naar uit 😁
@henninghallstrom1029 2 жыл бұрын
thanks beast kungsleden journey i haw lookt at
@aniston73 3 жыл бұрын
A beautiful Arctic char @23:26 and a mountain hare shortley thereafter
@stevesdaysoff2759 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and hike. Can you fit a foot print to the Scarp 1 like the Hilleberg tents or do you place the foot print on the ground first. Really enjoyed watching and subbed you. Thanks Steve.
@starthiking2871 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve! It's not a feature, but maybe with some DIY skills you could connect a footprint to the corners, as there are clips in the corners for the inner tent. However, I didn't use a footprint. The floor of the tent is extremely durable and has served me for years without groundsheet with some precautions. If you would like to use one, most Tarptent users take a tyvek sheet and place it under the tent flooring. Tarptent even sells tyvek foot prints to the exact measurements. I would use it in extremely rocky areas or desert grounds. Although on the kungsleden you have to be careful with the scrubs too.
@stevesdaysoff2759 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for replying. I will take note of your good information. Keep up the good work. Enjoy your channel.
@tyragidlund7455 3 жыл бұрын
Great documentary! A thought from someone who plans to walk the trail. Did you pick up packages of food at all the restocking places, or did you shop under the road at some point?
@starthiking2871 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And great to hear your planning too. I shipped food to resupply points along the way: Ammarnäs (supermarket), Jackvik (supermarket), Kvikkjokk (fjallstation), Saltoluokta (fjallstation). I emailed them beforehand to ask if they could hold my parcels. The fjallstations have a system, you pay a small fee. In Ammarnas you could contact Wardshus and in Jackvik the hostel (in the movie) as well. For me there were multiple reasons to ship food ahead. For one: I planned my food to my hiking planning with regards to calories and stuff. I also wanted to eat REAL Turmat, which they don't sell along Kungsleden. Most of the food is Adventure Food and some other brands like 24H meals. That is the third reason: supplies are limited. Freeze dried food is not sold everywhere, and when it is there are just a couple of flavors to choose from. And fourth: the prices along the trail are steep, so shipping is not more expensive while you get to pick your supplies as you like. I also shipped toilet paper, toothpaste and snacks like chocolate etc. There are supply points along the way. Ammarnäs has a supermarket. Jackvik a big supermarkt with a small selection of freeze dried food. The Fjallstations and some huts also sell a small selection. I relied on these places to hold my parcel, but also to buy gas canisters (primus), ice cream, chocolate, and other snacks to supplement my own. Because you can not have too many snacks when out hiking! One thing to consider is the post in Northern Sweden. It is very unreliable. All my parcels arrived, but some took 3 weeks (while the Dutch post estimated 3 to 4 days). Based on the labels, some parcels went through as much as 4 different postal companies. If you have the chance to ship directly from Sweden, it is very recommended to use Bussgods. In the end Bussgods will handle most packages anyway and it is the most reliable service in the North. I would suggest a backup plan if parcels would somehow not arrive: I picked up my parcels at places I could buy alternative supplies if need be. Glad I didn't have to!
@indian_globetrotter_ 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful documentary, so much information thank you. Which time do u think there will be least mosquitoes and less rain in the kungsleden ?
@starthiking2871 2 жыл бұрын
I think rain is just a question of luck! But I guess from halfway August the chances of mosquitoes decline, but starting at the end of August /beginning September would be sweetspot! The first cold will kill them off. However that does mean you will probably experience colder days and especially nights and days will be shorter. The fall colors in September should be amazing though! From halfway September there are good chances of snow and most huts and boats close down somewhere around the 20th of September, so I wouldn't advice starting too late.
@indian_globetrotter_ 2 жыл бұрын
@@starthiking2871 thank you so much sir 👍
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