Thursday, 9 July 2026

Kungsleden 09/07/26

Day 9. Pårte to Kvikkjokk

Another bright sunny day, the temperature went up to 23⁰. I wasn't expecting the weather to be so good, it's bound to get worse before the end.

Leaving the campsite 
Today's walk was all through the forest mostly on fairly level ground with a mixture of roots, rocks and boardwalks.
A rare open section 
There were some fine big dragonflies and for the first time I saw a female Capercaillie with a chick. I could have got some sort of photo of the chick but I waited untill I was closer and ended up with none because It flustered away.
Lake
The view opened up to the distant mountains when I reached Lake Dáhtá where there were some nice campsites along the shore.
Another glimpse of the hills 

Fallen tree on the path, at least they are easier to get around than the ones in New Zealand 
The walk finished at lunchtime when I walked into the Fjällstation at Kvikkjokk just as the restaurant was opening.


Bigger trees and wider paths at the end

The entrance to Kvikkjokk Fjällstation 

A short day but l had decided to stay here, resupply, catch up with the blog, charge my phone and generally chill before tackling the next few wilder days.

View from my bedroom window 


15.2k walked

100m ascent 

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