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Abiskojaure Day 3 Alesjaure Day 4 Tjäktja Day 5 Sälka Day 6 Sälka Day 7 Singi Day 8 & 9 Kebnekaise Day 10 Departure |
Today's trailDay 4, Alesjaure - Tjäktja, 13 km Looking down from the Alesjaure cabins we can see a thick carpet of willows spreading out on the other side of the river. The ground might be a little bit wet and muddy in the beginning, but it gets better soon after we are done with the shrubbery.  The suspension bridge over Aliseatnu is quite impressive. The construction is a lively creature, and It is going to squeak and sway all the way to the other side.  The small mountain at the far end of the valley, a little bit to the left from the center of the photo, that's where the next cabin is. Now, that doesn't look too difficult does it? But I might have a couple of optional side trips to suggest. One of them would give us a reason to wade to the other side of the river, and the others ones would involve various levels of climbing on this side.  In some places the thin layer of soil has disappeared and we now have to walk on top of the emerged stones. Piled up stones mark the summer trails.  Duckboards are not only laid out to help us pass small brooks and bogs, but sometimes also to aid us through stony parts of the trail. Or so it seems. But if we had been here earlier during the season, or if the summer is rainy, then also these parts could be under water.  These two grand signs are signaling that we are still on the trail, if we would have any doubts. Also, they are easy to spot from a distance if we are looking to get back on the trail again.  A suspension bridge help us cross this small but fierce rapids. Down there it looks like a perfect spot to make a refreshing dip into the cooling glacier water.  Can't get much more convenient than this, can it? The only drawback associated with duckboards is that you need to be aware of where you put your feet on this narrow highway.  This is the most popular hiking route in Swedish Lapland, and sometimes it is evident. |
• July 12 - July 21 • 10 days • 35000 SEK / person • Places left: 4 • What do I get for my money?  |
Today's trail |
Today's trail |
Flower photos from today's trail |
Misc. photos from today's trail |
Tjäktja cabins |
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| Optional Side trips |
Unna Visttasvaggi |
Unna Visttascohkka |
Påssustjåkka |
Gungarrlehppi |