Wide mires, old-growth forest and mighty ravines.
Wide mires, old-growth forest and mighty ravines.
A visit to Muddus/Muttos National Park is good choice both for day hikes or longer hiking trips. Hike through old-growth forests and past vast mires, while also experiencing more dramatic landscapes such as ravines and the 42-metre- high Muddus Waterfall.
Muddus is home to a rich diversity of birdlife and wildlife. The area has been of great importance to the reindeer, and it is closely associated with many stories of Sámi history.
Muddus is one of the quietest places in Sweden. The national park has been part of the Laponia World Heritage Site since 1996 and, covering 49,340 hectares, is Sweden's largest forest national park.
Good to know
There are 3 entrances to Muddus National Park. The easiest entrance to access is the one at Skájdde. It is an accessible visitor entrance with a parking area by the park boundary. There are information points, wooden boardwalks, fire pits, broad walks/ramps, and a toilet by the parking area. From here, the boardwalk trails lead through the southern part of the park.
The eastern part of Muddus National Park can be reached via Sárggavárre/Sarkavare and Urtimjaur/Urdávrre located along the road to Messaure/Miessávrre.
Within the national park, the following locations have rest areas with fire pits, firewood and dry toilets:
- At the bridge by the outlet of Muttosädno
- At the point where Muttosädno flows into Stora Luleälv/Stuor Julevädno.
- At Måskosgårsså by the river.
- Boargáljávrre.
- At the tent site by Njuktjajávrre.
- At the viewpoint by the Muddus Falls (Muddusfallet/Muttosagahtjaldak).
- Vuojnnastimsadje about 500 meter north of the Fall Cabin.
- By the cabins.
Anyone wishing to camp in the national park must follow the Right of Public Access (Allemansrätten). It is permitted to pitch a tent for a night or two in the same location. It's not allowed to disturb the wildlife or damage nature. Choose your camp site accordingly and remember to take all scrap of litter with you when you leave.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in Muddus National Park, except for the period from 1 January to 30 April. Dogs must always be kept on a lead.
Learn more about Muddus/Muttos National Park
Hiking
The Muddus Waterfall/Muttosagahtjaldak
42-metre-high waterfall.
The Muddus Trail (Muddusleden/Muttosbálges)
A scenic hiking trail through old-growth forest, past the Muddus Waterfall, ravines, lakes and the birdwatching tower.
Ravinen Måskosgårsså
Muddus/Muttos största ravin.
The Wildfire Site
Visit the Wildfire Site of 2006.
The Birdwatching Tower
Fine views over mires and lakes, all the way to the mountains.
Cabins
There are five overnight cabins within the national park. The cabins are open year-round and offer self-catering accommodation with a simple but comfortable standard. There is no electricity or running water. All cabins have kitchens equipped with wood-burning and gas stoves. Water and firewood can be collected nearby.
Cabins cannot be booked in advance.
Prices:
Overnight stay, adult: SEK 200 per night
Children up to 15 years: SEK 100 per night
Day fee: SEK 100