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Hiking in Lapland – Day 11: Skuogejávrre campsite – Røysvatn

by Katharina 18. July 2021
by Katharina 18. July 2021
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After the unsuccessful attempt to have breakfast outside, we lose the battle against the mosquitoes this morning and end up in the tent to eat our food. A little later everything is packed and how could it be any other way, we continue in great weather towards the DNT hut Røysvatn.

  • Our campsite at Skuogejávrre
    Our campsite at Skuogejávrre
  • Our campsite at Skuogejávrre
    Lando is still tired this morning

You can rely on the Swedish bridges – so we thought

At first we walk along the lake. Slightly uphill and downhill and with very bad markings we continue along the lake shore. At the end of the lake a Sámi family has set up their camp. From our conversation the day before with another Sámi family we learned that currently the reindeer are being herded together.

Besides the Sami family, a Swedish bridge, consisting of two halves, is also waiting for us at the end of the lake. With its red paint and the high bridge portals it reminds us of the Golden Gate Bridge. Unfortunately, the second part must have broken, because it lies on the shore in the meadow. The bridge ends in the middle of the river in the water. Nevertheless, we get away with fairly dry feet, because the river is quite shallow at this point.

  • Lake with mountains between Pauro and Røysvatn in Lapland
    Could the landscape be more perfect than here?
  • Broken suspension bridge
    Half of the bridge lies broken on the edge of the trail
  • Broken suspension bridge on the way to Røysvatn
    On an island in the middle of the river the bridge ends
  • Red suspension bridge over river in Lapland
    From here the “Golden Gate Bridge” looks fine
  • Katharina, Manuel and Lando during a break
    Break after crossing the bridge

We are now almost halfway on today’s stage. A small climb now lies ahead of us. Therefore, we decide to refresh ourselves first and take a lunch break for an hour.

The second half of our stage to Røysvatn is more difficult

Quite challenging terrain follows, also here the trail markings are very difficult to find and most of the time we walk cross-country. The comparison with the GPS costs us time over and over again. At the end of the lake shortly before Røysvatn there is another ascent through a saddle. The terrain is impassable and we see threatening big snowfields in front of us. One of them has a break-off edge of several meters height and we hope that we do not have to cross this.

  • Nordkalottleden before Røysvatn
    Pathless terrain on the way to Røysvatn
  • Snowfield on the way to Røysvatn
    In the middle of this snowfield we find…
  • Arctic dragonfly
    …this arctic dragonfly!
  • View into the valley before Røysvatn
    Our ascent is once again rewarded with fantastic views
  • Huge snowfield on Nordkalottleden before Røysvatn
    Today we cross impressively large snowfields
  • Snowfields and big rocks on the Nordkalottleden
    Especially at the edges to the stones we often break in
  • Small waterfall on Nordkalottleden before Røysvatn
    Idyllic waterfall right on the trail edge

For a while we walk below this snowfield until Manuel believes to have discovered a marker above. I am so horrified that I walk a little further, hoping to find another way. Under no circumstances do I want to climb this scary looking snowfield! And indeed I find a trail marking that leads past the snowfield.

The most beautiful cabin on our trekking tour: Røysvatn

In front of us, as if out of nowhere, lies the lake Bjørnvatnet, which is still partially covered with a layer of ice. As we walk a few steps further, we suddenly see the cabin Røysvatn in front of us. How beautifully it is situated! I like this cabin best of all Norwegian cabins. We are lucky and are the first to arrive here today. Therefore we can choose a place to sleep. We decide for the small hut directly at the lake.

  • Sun in the Fjell
    The sun is shining brightly again today
  • Snowfield that ends in a lake
    It is well visible how unstable the snowfields are at the edge
  • Røysvatn and lake
    Far left in the picture the cabins of Røysvatn are already visible

DNT Cabin Røysvatn
Røysvatn cabin has a sauna! Absolutely great! You have to take care of the firing yourself and also chop the wood, but it’s worth it! To stay overnight I recommend the small cabin, which has large windows overlooking the lake.
Beds: 12 in two cabins
Electricity: no
Payment: afterwards by Paypal or bank transfer
Key: DNT key
More information: ut.no (Norwegian only)

  • DNT Røysvatn
  • DNT Røysvatn
  • DNT Røysvatn

That evening, no one else arrives, so we enjoy the great sauna all alone. Kudos also to the hiker who, according to the hut book, has taken a break here for the last three days and chopped the entire wood supply out of boredom! And so it takes only a few minutes until the stove in the sauna is running and exudes cozy warmth. How wonderful it is to be able to wash ourselves extensively after eight days of hiking and even with warm water!

Lando has injured his paw

Lando, on the other hand, is not doing so well. He got a abrasion on his paw that day. Actually, nothing bad, when walking it is not noticeable. To be on the safe side, we treat the paw with some iodine ointment and put a bandage over it. We don’t want anything to get infected. If Lando didn’t notice anything before, he suddenly seems to suffer endlessly with the bandage. His ears droop and he can hardly walk. Oh, poor guy!

  • Dog with injured paw
    First use for the paw protection

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Skuogejávrre   

Latitude: 67° 57' 23"
Longitude: 17° 03' 00"

Description


At the northern end of Skuogejávvre, the terrain is flat and there are also many campsites a short distance off the trail. However, we are quickly attacked by a myriad of mosquitoes, so we quickly take shelter in the tent.

Day 11: Skuogejávrre - Røysvatnhytta   

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The eleventh day: From the campground at Skuogejávrre to Røysvatnhytta.
The second part of our way to Røysvatnhytta is partly poorly marked, so we have to find our own way. But this was easily doable for us. On the south shore of Skuogejávrre a bridge helps to cross the outlet of the lake. In 2019, this bridge was half destroyed, but a crossing was still well possible. The closer we got to the hut, the more snowfields there were to cross as the altitude increased, even in August. The Røysvatnhytta rewards all efforts, however, with its great location and a sauna.

Røysvatnhytta   

Latitude: 67° 57' 37"
Longitude: 16° 49' 59"

Description


Røysvatn Hytta is located between the two lakes Røysvatnet and Bjørnvatnet and is the most beautiful cabin in Norway that we know so far! It is well equipped and even has a sauna. North of the cabin is the prominent mountain Bjørntoppen (1500m).

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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!

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Overview: our tour at a glance
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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

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