Day 2
Kvikkjokk - Njunjes

13 km

The hiking begins. The trail is mostly easy to walk with little or no stones or roots on the path, and with no elevation to speak of. When we arrive at Njunjes the landscape turn more alpine and barren.

The day starts with a short boat ride a few km upstream the Tarra River. While the sound of the small outboard motor blend with the silence, a scenery with mountains and our first glacier in the distance unfolds itself.
A short moment of silence and contemplation. This is for real now.

From the landing-stage we hit the forest trail.
In the very beginning the forest is comprised mostly of birch but soon the leaves give way to needles, and we find ourselves in a blueberry forest with pines and firs. Wetter areas with fern and horsetail alternate with dry, sandy moors and small bogs. Occasionally the scenery opens up and we can see distant peaks as well as mountains closer to the trail.

The trail roughly follow the river upstream the Tarra Valley, and there are many beautiful places right by the water to rest. And to take photos and cool your feet.

Our goal today, the Njunjes cabin, is built below an impressive looking mountain side. A suspension bridge offer the possibility to explore the other side of the river, and its slowly ascending mountain slopes with crowberries, alpine bearberries, low growing willows and a few lone white-birches. The area around Njunjes offer a clear view to all directions, and this is the first time we can really feel the sensation of being in close contact with the alpine nature around us.

• June 29 - July 8
• 10 days
• Places left: 4
• 35000 SEK / person

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