MyWanderfulLife
  • Home
  • About
  • NPL Diary
  • Long Distance Hikes
  • Day Hikes
  • Gear
  • Hiking with Dogs
  • Deutsch
MyWanderfulLife
MyWanderfulLife - Trekking Stories | Outdoors with Dogs | Tour Planning
Nordkalottleden

Hiking in Lapland – Day 3: Campside at Hoiganjohka – Unna Allakas

by Katharina 28. February 2021
by Katharina 28. February 2021
1.5K

After yesterday’s exhausting day we sleep quite long and do not set off towards Unna Allakas until around ten o’clock. The trail is overgrown at the beginning and we make only slow progress. Additionally, we feel the strain of our tired legs. The path to Unna Allakas is very flat, nevertheless we find it tiring due to the impassability. We walk through great flower meadows and are happy to recognise some plants. Unfortunately, however, standing still is not possible, as there are mosquitoes everywhere immediately.

For our lunch break all the mosquitoes suddenly disappear

After about half of the way we reach a suspension bridge spanning the impressive Válffojohka River. We decide to take a longer break here. Fortunately, the sun comes out from behind the clouds just at this moment and since there is a bit of wind, suddenly all the mosquitoes have disappeared. So we spend half an hour lying on a comfortable stone, enjoying the warmth of the sun and listening to the sound of the water before we go on.

  • Bridge over the Válffojohka on the way to Unna Allakas
    Just after the bridge we take a break
  • Bridge over the Válffojohka on the way to Unna Allakas
    The bridge over the Válffojohka is good to cross even for dogs

The landscape changes now and we walk through a sandy and treeless plain. Occasionally we almost have the impression to walk nearby a coastline. We make out some areas that could be perfect habitats for elk. However, we do not see an elk, only their droppings indicate that we are right with our guess.

  • Path to Unna Allakas
    We walk through a wide, sandy plain
  • Trail to Unna Allakas
    The weather is getting worse
  • Globeflower
    Only the globeflower still shines for us

Another river fording on the way to Unna Allakas!

Then, almost out of nowhere, we find ourselves facing another river without a bridge. Somewhat surprised, we look upstream and downstream to see if there is a dry crossing option, after which we accept our fate. We take off our pants and socks and head into the water. Due to the rain and the melting snow, the river is quite deep and raging and it reaches our knees in the middle.

We believe that Lando is barely able to stand in the river. Therefore, we take off his backpack before the crossing to give him a little more security and less surface for the water. In addition, we put him on a leash so that we can drag him out if he gets swept away. Lando has visibly difficulties to stay on his paws but he manages it! In the end, each of us crosses back and forth twice, once to carry our own backpacks and once to accompany Lando or to carry his bags.

Typical Lapland weather: rain

After fording, we put everything back on and continue walking with significantly soggier feet. It is also getting wet from above now. The light drizzle slowly turns into real rain, so that we take our rain gear out of the backpack. We are looking forward to a proper bed and a roof over our heads tonight in the Unna Allakas hut.

  • River crossing on the way to Unna Allakas
    The water does not look so deep on the photo
  • Rain on the way to Unna Allakas
    With rain cover we walk the last kilometers to Unna Allakas
  • Winter markings near Unna Allakas
    The brand new winter markings shine in the twilight

Unfortunately, only a little later we realize that bridges have been used quite sparely on this route. We ford two more rivers on this day. These two are very close together, but the second ford is not directly visible after passing through the first river. Following a suspicion after the first river we continue a little further without pants and discover the second river. A couple coming towards us did not have this foresight and looks annoyed as they realize that they have to ford another time, but juyt got dressed again.

The cabin in Unna Allakas is situated beautifully and the cabin host welcomes us friendly

STF Mountain Cabin Unna Allakas
The hut in Unna Allakas has a very special history: during World War 2 it was a refuge for the Norwegian resistance movement. Located near the border, the area was spied from here.
Beds: 11-25
Store: Yes
Sauna: Yes
Payment: Cash only
More information: swedishtouristassociation.com

After the last ford it is still half an hour to Unna Allakas. The rain is slowly getting better, but we are really wet. The hut in Unna Allakas compensates for a lot. It is located on a small hill with a beautiful view over the valley towards Norway! We settle in the tiny dog room, which is also the emergency room and enjoy our dinner first and afterwards the sauna!

List   

Information
Click following button or element on the map to see information about it.
Lf Hiker | E.Pointal contributor

Campsite at Hoiganjohka   

Latitude: 68° 15' 35"
Longitude: 18° 29' 41"

Description


Our campsite on the west bank of Hoiganjohka: there is a well protected campsite on a small plateau below the trail. Unfortunately, mosquitoes plague us here in the forest.

Day 3: Hoiganjohka - Unna Allakas   

 GPX

Profile

50 100 150 200 5 10 15 Distance (km) Elevation (m)
No data elevation
Name: No data
Distance: No data
Minimum elevation: No data
Maximum elevation: No data
Elevation gain: No data
Elevation loss: No data
Duration: No data

Description


The third day: from Hoiganjohka to Unna Allakas.
We are still tired from the exhausting previous day when we set off for Unna Allakas today. It is misty at first and gets more and more cloudy until it starts to rain persistently. After several river crossings we are completely wet and looking forward to the warm hut.

STF Unna Allakas Mountain Cabin   

Latitude: 68° 12' 14"
Longitude: 18° 11' 07"

Description


The hut is situated beautifully. Today we sleep in real beds and enjoy the sauna extensively. In the small store we buy some food.

<< Day 2
Overview
Day 4 >>

Avatar photo
Katharina

Hello! Glad you found this blog. I am Katharina and with my articles I would like to give you an impression of my tours. If you have any questions about planning your next tour, about my equipment or about hiking and travelling with dogs, just contact me!

Related Posts

Hiking in Lapland – Day 11: Skuogejávrre campsite – Røysvatn

Hiking in Lapland – Day 10: Paurohytta – Skuogejávrre campsite

Hiking in Lapland – Day 9: Sitashytta – Paurohytta

Hiking in Lapland – Day 8: Rest day

Hiking in Lapland – Day 7: Campsite behind Gautelis Dam...

Hiking in Lapland – Day 6: Cáihnavággihytta – Campsite behind...

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Hiking along the border between Norway and Sweden

Overview: our tour at a glance
Traveling: How to get to the trailheads?

 

On small trails
Day 1: Travel, Abisko – Campsite at Kårsajåkka
Day 2: Campsite at Kårsajåkka – Campsite at Hoiganjohka
Day 3: Campsite at Hoiganjohka – Unna Allakas
Day 4: Unna Allakas – Cunojávrihytta
Day 5: Cunojávrihytta – Cáihnavággihytta
Day 6: Cáihnavággihytta – Campsite above Čoarddajávri

 

Nordkalottleden
Day 7: Campsite above Čoarddajávri – Sitashytta
Day 8: Rest day at Sitashytta
Day 9: Sitashytta – Paurohytta
Day 10: Paurohytta – Campsite at Skuogejávrre
Day 11: Campsite at Skuogejávrre – Røysvatn

 

Gränsleden
Day 12: Røysvatn – Gálavárddo Shelter
Day 13: Gálavárddo Shelter – Campsite at Sievgok
Day 14: Campsite at Sievgok – STF Ritsem Fjällstation

Subscribe to our newsletter

Keep in touch

Facebook Instagram Pinterest

Visit us on Instagram

Popular Posts

  • Barefoot shoes long-term test – One hiking boot for all conditions?

  • Trekking with a dog in Sweden – What do you need to keep in mind?

  • Project NPL – Norge på langs

Welcome!

Welcome!

About this blog

On this blog we are telling our stories about trekking with and without dogs. Thereby we always put together the most important information about the tour. We are sure you will find new inspiration and helpful tips for your next tour. Enjoy browsing and reading!

Popular Posts

  • Barefoot shoes long-term test – One hiking boot for all conditions?

  • Trekking with a dog in Sweden – What do you need to keep in mind?

  • Project NPL – Norge på langs

  • Traveling to Kungsleden: From Germany to Sweden, Lapland and the trailhead

  • Kungsleden: From Abisko to Vakkotavare through the wilderness of Lapland

Keep in touch

Facebook Instagram Pinterest

Subscribe to our newsletter

Visit us on Instagram

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Rss
  • Legal Notice
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

©2019-2022 MyWanderfulLife