Mt. Sälka

We can climb the snow covered 1865 meter peak, or stay at the lower outlook. The photos below are all from the lower level.

Mt. Sälka can be visited as a part of the Kings Trail all inclusive package. We'll reach the area day 5, when we hike between Tjêktja and Sêlka, and it is one of possible day trips day 6.



The lower outlook of the Sälka massive. A total of 1340 meters, or 500 meters above the cabins

Same mountain seen from Mielkeriehppi.



On this photo taken from Ceakcahjälmen, we can see the highest peak of the Sälka massive (1865 m) and the flat, lower outlook.



The small valley between the two mountains, that's where we are heading today to start with.



Here we have crossed the Tjäktjajåkka creek. The three mountains on the other side are, starting from right; Gaskkasnjunni (1721 m), Ceakcahjälmen (1906 m) and Vaktposten (1852 m). We are standing at the 800 meter level.



The grassy meadows come with flowers, and we should find some typical arctic species along the climb.



One reason to climb the mountain from this direction is the possibility to spend some time by this lake. A beautiful place to take a swim before we continue our climb. A grandiose view and maybe some reindeers on the snow covered spots.



A wolverine's den.

The top is flat, but to get up there, we need to pass this pretty steep section of loose stones. We don't have to come back the same way.

Glacial buttercups near the top.

The top is flat and not completely barren. The stones are covered with lichen and moss.

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This place (Mt. Sälka) can be visited as a part of the Kings Trail all inclusive package. We'll reach the area day 5, when we hike between Tjêktja and Sêlka, and it is one of possible day trips day 6.

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