Sweden 2021-08-04: Packrafting Malingsbo-Kloten

The Malingsbo-Kloten Nature Reserve is one of Sweden’s southernmost wilderness areas. As it is conveniently located and merely a 2-hours drive from Stockholm, it has become popular among Swedes for multi-day hiking and paddling trips.
After having spent the night at a camping by Lake Råsvalen, we follow a series of gravel roads to the tiny village of Kloten, where the most obvious put-in to the Malingsbo-Kloten lake system is located. We inflate our packrafts as well as the girls’ inflatable kayak and set off on a day trip across the scenic lake system.
Masha and the girls decide to return a bit earlier than me, which is somewhat unfortunate as while I am paddling alone, I am suddenly joined by a beaver. It is probably not too pleased about my presence though, as it splashes its tail onto the water to warn the rest of the colony of imminent danger.
The weather remains good throughout the day, with large sunny spells, nicely shaped clouds and little wind.