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Kungsleden

Kungsleden: Day 6 – Singi – Kaitumjaure

by Katharina 18. October 2020
by Katharina 18. October 2020

Last night’s storm has calmed down and when we take a look outside we see that snow is powdering the mountains around us. It almost reaches down to the Singi hut. Some clouds are still hanging low, but the weather seems to be getting better! What a positive sign for today’s section to Kaitumjaure after the last days.

Fresh snow in Singi
Overnight it snowed around us
Garbage room in Singi
The garbage room: our bedroom for the night
Outhouses in Singi
You can already see a bit of blue sky
STF Singi Huts
Last view back to the Singi Huts
Trail from Singi to Kaitumjaure
Heading towards Kaitumjaure
On the trail from Singi to Kaitumjaure
It is lonelier around us today

Finally it begins to get lonelier on the Kungsleden

On the way between Sälka and Singi, numerous paths already branched off to the east, leading to the high mountains around the Kebnekaise massif. The junction with the trail leading towards Kebnekaise Fjällstation is however not until Singi. Many hikers leave the Kungsleden here and continue towards Nikkaluokta. On the way to Kaitumjaure we notice that there are fewer hikers on the Kungsleden.

The valley of Tjäktjajåkka has been with us for about two days now, but today we find it particularly beautiful. Its mountain sides are steep and the valley becomes narrower. The river meanders scenically through the landscape. And the best thing is: the sky is now blue! I think I speak for our whole group when I say that the atmosphere is good and we enjoy our hike to the fullest today.

View towards Tjäktajåkka
The Tjäktjajåkka has flown with us for 3 days
Dog with pack bags and stick
Lando has found a stick to show off
The Tjäktja Valley
View back to the Tjäktja valley: the steep mountain slopes are very fascinating today!

The area around the suspension bridge over Tjäktjajåkka invites to take a break or set up a camp

The trail is very flat and easy to walk. After a little more than two-thirds of the distance, we cross Tjäktjajåkka at a suspension bridge and decide to take a rest right behind it. The view back into the valley is fantastic and if you wanted to, you could also stay overnight at this point. At least there are enough campgrounds.

birch on stone
This birch is a survival artist
View towards Tjäktajåkka
View towards Tjäktajåkka
View towards Tjäktajåkka
Wow, this is one of the best resting places at Kungsleden

From here it is not far to Kaitumjaure. Shortly behind our picnic area a light birch forest with numerous willow bushes begins. Flowers are blooming everywhere, so that the landscape looks completely different, much more lovely than an hour before.

On the way down to Kaitumjaure you can enjoy a great panorama

Shortly before Kaitumjaure we descend about 100 meters in altitude. The hut is beautifully situated between high and steep mountain slopes and has a fantastic view over the Kaitumjaure lake. However, we only take a short break and continue walking a few more meters to pitch our tent a little further away from the hut.

Trail to Kaitumjaure
And suddenly we are back in the forest!
Flowers before Kaitumjaure
Wood cranesbill and buttercups
Forest and stream near Kaitumjaure
Beautiful stream next to the path
Just before Kaitumjaure
Just before the descent
Balou rolls around
Balou is enjoying himself

STF Cabin Kaitumjaure
From the hut in Kaitumjaure you can enjoy the wonderful view over the lake of the same name. This is a good place to watch moose!
Beds: 26-50
Store: yes
Sauna: yes
Payment: Cash or credit card
More information: swedishtouristassociation.com

Kaitumjaure: Moose, sauna and a pool

Nevertheless, we don’t miss the sauna of the cabin in Kaitumjaure and after setting up the tent we head back up to the cabin. The STF allows hikers to use only the sauna for a small fee. Kaitumjaure has a very special way to cool down after the sauna: it is not far to a small creek in which a real pool was formed from stones. There you can dive into the water, but it costs us some effort to get into the icy cold stream!

View of Lake Kaitumjaure
Best weather and a great view
Camping at Kaitumjaure
Our camp at Kaitumjaure
Louie and Balou at Kaitumjaure
Louie and Balou snuggled up
View from the tent to lake Kaitumjaure
View from the tent to lake Kaitumjaure

Moose in Kaitumjaure
In the river delta at Kaitumjaure you can regularly observe moose. During our stay a cow moose grazed with her calf in the lush meadows. They were easy to watch from our campground as well as from the hut. At the cabin we even had some binoculars to see even more details!

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STF Singi Fjällstuga   

Latitude: 67° 51' 03"
Longitude: 18° 19' 00"

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In Singi we find shelter in the garbage room of the hut. After the rainy day we enjoy the comfort of the dry and warm common room with tables, chairs and a cooking area.

Day 6: Singi - Katiumjaure   

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The sixth day: from STF Singi Fjällstuga to STF Kaitumjaure Fjällstuga.
As bad as the weather was during the last days, as nice it is today. The leg between Singi and Kaitumjaure is also easy to walk and leads moderately downhill. We follow the Tjäktjajåkkå downstream until it flows into the Kaitumjaure. After about three quarters of the way we cross the river on a suspension bridge.

STF Kaitumjaure Fjällstuga   

Latitude: 67° 44' 35"
Longitude: 18° 17' 33"

Description

IIn the delta that forms at the mouth of the Tjäktjajåkkå into the Kaitumjaure, you can often see moose grazing. We had the opportunity to observe them from our tent as well as from the Kaitumjaure cabins. The sauna in Kaitumjaure has a small natural pool with very cold water in a stream.
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