Stage 4 of the Kungsleden covers 12.5 km from Tjäktja to Sälka, with 132 m of ascent and 273 m of descent. The highest point is 1,134 m. Allow about 4 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
STF cabin where the Tjäktjavagge and Stuor Räitavagge valleys meet, with 51–75 beds, a guest kitchen, sauna and a large shop. Open 20 February–19 April and 18 June–13 September 2026 (2027: 19 February–18 April and 24 June–19 September); pay by card, kronor or euros.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "not confirmed by the operator" are listed on OpenStreetMap or travel sites but could not be checked on their own website. STF mountain huts are open from about late June to mid-September (18 June to 13 September in 2026). Book a bed online for every night, bring a bottom sheet and pillowcase, and carry some cash: card terminals need the mobile network.
Emergency: call 112. Medical advice: 1177. Emergency & health guide
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.