Sarektjåkkå
Appearance
Sarektjåhkkå | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,089 m (6,854 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 1,519 m (4,984 ft)[2] |
Listing | Ultra |
Geography | |
Parent range | Scandinavian Mountains |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hike |
Sarektjåkkå is the second highest mountain in Sweden and the highest mountain in the Laponian area at 2,089 metres AMSL. The mountain is located close to the eastern border of Sarek National Park, about 23 kilometres south-west of Suorva.
Climbing
Sarektjåkkå is not easily accessible by any nearby roads, so the approach normally takes a day or more of backcountry hiking. Summitting is a moderate hike up, but the route is rather exposed.
See also
References
- ^ "Statistisk årsbok 2011" (in Swedish). Statistics Sweden. p. 10. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 July 2011. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
- ^ a b "Europe Ultra-Prominences" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-03-31.