Thank you for this. I've been looking to combine Rago with Sarek and Padjelanta in one walk. This is the first YT I've seen of it being done and it looks even better than i imagined. Thanks again
Traumhafte Aufnahmen! Da werden Erinnerungen wach. War mit Freunden Anfang der 90er mehrfach im Sarek, Padjelanta, Stora Sjöfallet. Es ist schön zu sehen, dass es noch so ist wie es war. Bei machen Einstellungen hab ich Gänsehaut bekommen 👍🏼
Vielen Dank! Ja, es ist eine wundervolle Gegend, die glücklicherweise bisher von den üblichen menschlichen Eingriffen weitgehend verschont geblieben ist.
wunderschön, rauh, wild, unberührt, atemberaubend, erfüllend, heilend…diese weite und abwechslungsreiche Landschaft lässt einen nie los….sie ruft nach dir….Tag für Tag Danke für die großartigen Aufnahmen 👌
Vielen lieben Dank! Du hast es wunderbar beschrieben! Deswegen bin ich immer wieder dort unterwegs. Es gibt ja auch sehr viele Variationsmöglichkeiten für Touren. Aber auch schon Gesehenes nochmal zu sehen finde ich schön. Vielleicht läuft man sich ja mal über den Weg 🙂.
@@stefan.rieger ich bin dieses Jahr seit langem wieder in Norwegen, im Dovrefjell Nationalpark. Diese Natur und Landschaft da oben raubt mir jedes Mal den Atem. Es gibt so viel zu entdecken, dass man garnicht weiß wo man anfangen soll, die Zeit reicht einfach nicht…. Dank Leuten wie Dir bekommt man einen fantastischen Eindruck davon was einen da oben erwartet. Vielen Dank dafür. Viele Grüße ✌️
@@FlorianBleser Gerne! Im Dovrefjell war ich tatsächlich noch nicht, dafür im Rondane und Jotunheimen (ist aber beides lange her). Als nächstes geht es diesen Sommer ins Rogen-Gebiet. Da war ich auch noch nicht. Ich freue mich schon. Dir eine schöne Zeit in Norwegen 🙂!
Thank you for this video. I have been in Norway (Sulitielma) och walked inte Sweden (Padjelanta, Sarek) and Rago national park is on my list of places to see.
Thanks a lot for your feedback 🙂! I'm sorry that I have no map. If you have any specific questions, feel free to send me an email via the contact page of my website. I'll try to help you.
Fell in love with Lapland last year... I was wondering about a similar route this summer. And wondering how to go around Vastenjaure, probably around the northern side. The film, it's beautiful. Thank you.
Thank you! Yes, you can walk along the northern shore of the lake ("Áralåbddå" on the map). There is a steep ascent after you cross the stream Hurrejåhkå (coming from the west). The views are amazing if the weather is favorable.
Great film. I'm heading back for my fourth hike in Sarek and have been planning a similar route to this. Did you find any trail between the Rago (Nor/Swe border) and Vastenjaure? The Norwegian map shows a trail continuing east from Ragohytta but there's no trail marked on the Swedish side of the border. I was plotting a route between the two lakes but looks like there's no way across the river at Vuojatsavon.
There are some cairns after the Norwegian/Swedish border that help navigating in the very rocky terrain. The marking itself stops at the border and the cairns also after some time. There is no trail, you need to find your own way. You cannot cross at Vuojatsavon. I haven't been there but I've seen the masses of water flowing between the lakes elsewhere. You need to walk north of Vastenjaure (near Áralåbddå). You'll find bridges near Sáluhávrre.
Thank you for the very helpful information. I thought Áralåbddå would be the best route to take but it's good to have it confirmed by you. I have hiked in Sarek a few times before but never in Padjelanta. Your film is a good motivator!
thanks for sharing, amazing footage. stunning. Fantastic trip ! what type of backback do you have. it looks HUGE ! Could you buy somewhere food or 2 weeks of freezedried meals ?
Thanks a lot for your feedback! Yes, the backpack in fact is huge. It is the Bergans Alpinist 110L (however, I left the side pockets at home; I rarely use them). It has served me well over the years. One of its advantages is, that I can fit almost all my gear and food inside and do not need to attach things at the outside of the bag. This makes the weight distribution for big loads a lot better and justifies that it's kind of heavy compared to other backpacks (in my opinion). I carried all food for the two weeks with me. During that time of year (September) there's no chance to get supplies directly on the route. There might be the chance to get something during August along the Padjelantaleden trail which I followed for a day. I wouldn't bet on it, however. I don't use freeze-dried food but usually cook different meals based on pasta in the evening with different spices and sometimes parmesan cheese. The weight is equivalent to freeze-dried food. In the morning I eat muesly either hot or cold (depending on weather). The rest are cereal bars, nuts, chocolate etc. For winter trips I use freezer-bag "cooking", however.
Beautiful scenery and nice music to go with it. I know it can be tiresome with people asking about equipment but I'm curious what tent you use, I look for something like that.
Thank you, Ronnie! Don't worry for your question. I'm using a Hilleberg Unna as one-person tent at the moment. It's not the lightest for sure but well-suited for the typical nordic weather conditions. I've also tried the smaller and lighter Akto (from the same manufacturer) but prefer the Unna in the end.
@@stefan.rieger Thank! Yeah dome tents are usually roomier than tunnels, which for me is a significant factor despite the weight difference since I like the camping part of being outdoors a little more than hiking really long distances.
@@RonnieRocker I enjoy both parts. But also for me it is more important to be outdoors and in nature than to cover long distances. Probably my photography hobby is one of the reasons for that, too :-).
Would love to hike here but the brown bears, wolverines, and lynxs scare me... I heard there are a lot of them here, is that true? I would like to hike solo, but not sure if it's safe or not
These animals are very shy. I never saw any bears or other predators and they are very rare. You can do solo hikes without problems or fear of bears. I do so myself.
Cool, I would like to ask how many days have you been walking? I am restricted from work leave. I can reach Norway quickly, but the return from Kvikkjokk to Poland will take me about three days. It will take me about 5 days to get to the trail and leave it.
It was exactly two weeks hiking. If you're coming from central Europe it takes some time to get there. From Germany it usually also takes 4 days traveling in total. In the area there's a plethora of hiking options depending on the time you have. However, I wouldn't travel for 5 days, if only very few days were left for actual hiking.
Thank you, Mikael! There were slippery places, especially where the rock was wet and/or mossy. This is also true for Rago where there are a lot of this kind of rocks. If it is dry, the surface has good grip.
Wow tolle Arbeit! Dieses Jahr? Schon gefroren🤔war grad erst noch im Hochfjäll. Wäre toll auf der Karte deine Tour zu sehen, hast du was online? Alles Essen mitgenommen? Echt geniale Bilder!!! Grüsse aus Lappland
Vielen Dank! Die Tour habe ich letztes Jahr im September gemacht. Bisher habe ich keine Tourbeschreibung online, vielleicht hole ich das irgendwann noch nach. Ich war vollständig autark unterwegs, hatte also auch alle Lebensmittel für die zwei Wochen dabei.
Were trails signed in Rango? Did you find the trails very boggy and hard to follow from swedish border to Padjelanta? How about Njoatsovagge? Did you stay high?
Yes, in Rago there are marked trails which I followed mostly (except some shortcut that I took which turned out quite time-consuming). There is no official marking from the Swedish border. However there are some cairns that make crossing the rocky terrain much easier. I did not expect them and noticed them accidentally. They can easily be missed though (look for them leading up on large rock slabs to the left when coming from Ragohytta in Norway). When you get to Padjelanta there will be more grassy terrain but no trail until Padjelantaleden. Before reaching the Sami settlement Sáluhávrre there will be some brush (stay high as long as possible). In the upper part of Njoatsosvágge you can find some unmarked path. When you descend from the lakes into the lower valley it will disappear at some point. You may encounter some paths later on again. According to my judgement it will be difficult to stay high in the valley to the east of Luohttojåhkå. Although there's some bog and brush in the lower valley it should be easier to proceed. It is reported that Luohttojåhkå can be challenging to cross depending on conditions (during neither of my two visits in September it was a problem).
@@stefan.rieger thank you so much. Have you been up on the Luohttolahko plateau? It's one of the places ive always wanted to visit. I've never been in Sarek but 9 did walk the Nordkalloteden from Kilpisjarvi to Abisko and then followed the Kungsleden to Kvikkjok. My original plan this summer was from Ritsem to Kvikkjok via Guophervagge to Alggavagge, Sarvesvagge, Luohttolahko to Rapa and Kvikkjok. Would it be a difficult climb up to Luohttolahko plateau from Njoatsovagge? Were you able to buy food in any of the Padjelanta huts? Finally, have you ever continued on Njoatsovagge to Kvikkjok? If so would you prefer that route vs Rapa. Thank you so much for posting your wonderful videos. They have us dreaming! r
@@bkpktrekker4086 Yes, I've been on the plateau coming from Sarvesvágge and then hiked into Njoatsosvágge on higher ground (basically doing half a circuit around Loametjåhkkå). You possibly can ascend in a straight line after crossing Luohttojåhkå (coming from the north-west). It should not be too difficult but possibly steep. I have not bought food in the Padjelanta huts yet, but there is some available if you are not late during the season. I'm not sure if you can rely on it though. Yes, in just this video I walked to Kvikkjokk via Njoatsosvágge. It is different from the Rapa valley, but beautiful too. Especially the upper part of Njoatsosvágge is quite spectacular (and even easy to walk). The lower part has some bog and brush (which you'll also have in the Rapa valley). Why did you change your original plan?
@@stefan.rieger i haven't changed it, just considering all opinions. I like the diversity it adds and would like to add something in Norway. I also have a lot of time, a month, so this extends my trip a bit. I also like the idea of being able to possibly buy some food, dry out and a bed for a night. Another reason is i always wanted to climb Parte, it's not too difficult and has one of the best views of the park, have you been? If i were to take that route i could add it, Of course i would be missing out on Rapa which is incredible. Tough choices. For me getting to see the Parte Massif in good weather would be the highlight of the trip. I also considered the Massiv trail, i like long treks. Have you done that? It looks great too. Sarek will be a great challenge for me, im hiking alone, i usually do and prefer but Sarek is one of those places having a hiking partner is a very good idea. Im getting old, if im going to do Sarek now is the time. I have some experience. I hiked the southernmost trek in the world, The Dientes Circuit on Isla Navarrino in Chile alone, but it was only five days.it was boggy, lots of rain, snow, mud and at night i wondered if the strong winds would break my tent. It was one of my greatest experiences. Im not sure what ill do but your info really excites me. It's also a bit different from the typical Sarek itinerary. I love your website, keep on enjoying life!
@Bkpk Trekker The landscape in Rago is quite different from Padjelanta and Sarek. Thus, combining these areas in one trip is certainly interesting and that's why I did it. If you have one month of time, you can do all of it in a relaxed fashion or venture further. Yes, I've been on Pårte. The views are spectacular. Of course it is only worth it with good weather. I haven't done the Massiv route in Norway. I wasn't even aware of that trek. But I've been to Jotunheimen and Hardangervidda which it crosses. It certainly looks interesting. It is nice to have many choices for beautiful hikes, isn't it? There are more options than can be done in one life. But sometimes we even return to places we have already visited, because we have come to love them. Sarek and Padjelanta are such places for me. An image I took from the top of Pårte in 2013 (to give you an idea): www.stefanrieger.net/wp-content/uploads/DSCF10101.jpg
Hallo Stefan, ein sehr schönes Video! Vor allem, wenn man bedenkt, dass du die ganze Ausrüstung tragen musstest! Ich bin noch am planen für eine Tour im September und hatte den Plan von Rago auf den Padjelanta zu kommen schon aufgegeben, aber deine Bilder machen mir dann doch Hoffnung 😅. Kannst du mir sagen wie du gelaufen bist?
Dankeschön! Hier die grobe Strecke: Lakshol (kleines Dorf nördlich von Fauske, Straße 7504) -> Litlverivatnet (mit dem Wasserfall) -> Ragohytta -> Grenze Norwegen/Schweden (zwischen Rr 242a und Gipfel des Rago; Steinmännchen) -> Rástesjávrásj -> Guovddelisjåhkå -> Hurrejåhkå (Furt) -> Àralåbddå (steiler Aufstieg) -> Sáluhávrre (oben bleiben und so spät wie möglich runter) -> Padjelantaleden
@@danielpreuss4898 Ich war in den ersten beiden Septemberwochen unterwegs. Zu spät im September oder gar im Oktober birgt das Risiko von frühem Schneefall.
Once I had a waterproof bag which unfortunately failed me. Now I carry my camera in a normal holster bag. I attach it to my backpack straps and wear it against my chest when it's dry (it's easily accessible then). In wet conditions or in challenging terrain I put it in the backpack protected by a drybag. Spontaneous photos are not possible then. For power supply I use additional batteries and 1-2 USB power packs. On long outings (3+ weeks) without charging opportunities I carry a solar charger.
Thank you, Zdeno :)! Actually, when planning this trip, I wasn't quite sure that the route would work out. There's no map with my route at the moment. I only partially followed marked trails. If you're really interested in the details, drop me a message via my website and I'll help you with your trip (www.stefanrieger.net/about-me/). For online maps and trip planning I can recommend the following two sites: Sweden: kso.etjanster.lantmateriet.se/ Norway: ut.no/kart For safety and better overview please take a paper map with you on your trip. Camera-wise I used the Sony A7RIII with three prime lenses (21mm, 50mm, 135mm). I also had a small tripod and an action camera.
Soviel Natur, einfach schön wieder ein Video von Stefan zu sehen 👍 solchen Leuten wie Stefan sollten die Firmen wie DJI, GoPro, Sony, Canon oder wie sie alle heißen mal Equipment zur Verfügung stellen, damit noch mehr solche fantastischen Videos entstehen.
Danke Dir, es freut mich, dass das Video gefällt. Ich glaube, wenn man gesponsert wird, muss man auch eine Gegenleistung erbringen. Also statt Werbung lieber Inhalt :-)!
@@stefan.rieger Was kann denn bessere Werbung für Foto/Video und Drohnen Equipment sein, als solch schöne Naturvideos. Ich hoffe das liest mal jemand der für Sponsoring verantwortlich ist 😉
Thank you very much for the video Stefan! I am planning to do it. Would you be willing to give me some tips to text in private? German or English. I would appreciate it a lot. Greetings
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beautiful!! thank you for filming and posting this.
Magic!!! Thank you so much🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you for your kind comment 🙂!
Thank you for this. I've been looking to combine Rago with Sarek and Padjelanta in one walk. This is the first YT I've seen of it being done and it looks even better than i imagined. Thanks again
You're welcome :-). Yes, it was a beautiful hike. I enjoyed especially the variety in the landscapes.
Did you do it? and how was it? doing it this summer! just from Aktse to Rago
Beautiful places, great video! Dream of hiking at these places😊
Traumhafte Aufnahmen! Da werden Erinnerungen wach. War mit Freunden Anfang der 90er mehrfach im Sarek, Padjelanta, Stora Sjöfallet. Es ist schön zu sehen, dass es noch so ist wie es war. Bei machen Einstellungen hab ich Gänsehaut bekommen 👍🏼
Vielen Dank! Ja, es ist eine wundervolle Gegend, die glücklicherweise bisher von den üblichen menschlichen Eingriffen weitgehend verschont geblieben ist.
wunderschön, rauh, wild, unberührt, atemberaubend, erfüllend, heilend…diese weite und abwechslungsreiche Landschaft lässt einen nie los….sie ruft nach dir….Tag für Tag
Danke für die großartigen Aufnahmen 👌
Vielen lieben Dank! Du hast es wunderbar beschrieben! Deswegen bin ich immer wieder dort unterwegs. Es gibt ja auch sehr viele Variationsmöglichkeiten für Touren. Aber auch schon Gesehenes nochmal zu sehen finde ich schön. Vielleicht läuft man sich ja mal über den Weg 🙂.
@@stefan.rieger ich bin dieses Jahr seit langem wieder in Norwegen, im Dovrefjell Nationalpark. Diese Natur und Landschaft da oben raubt mir jedes Mal den Atem. Es gibt so viel zu entdecken, dass man garnicht weiß wo man anfangen soll, die Zeit reicht einfach nicht….
Dank Leuten wie Dir bekommt man einen fantastischen Eindruck davon was einen da oben erwartet. Vielen Dank dafür.
Viele Grüße ✌️
@@FlorianBleser Gerne! Im Dovrefjell war ich tatsächlich noch nicht, dafür im Rondane und Jotunheimen (ist aber beides lange her). Als nächstes geht es diesen Sommer ins Rogen-Gebiet. Da war ich auch noch nicht. Ich freue mich schon.
Dir eine schöne Zeit in Norwegen 🙂!
Beautiful landscapes and very well filmed. Thank you for the video
Thank you, Roland!
Härligt inspirerande film! Underbara vyer! Fint filmat!
Tack så mycket!
Wunderschöne Bilder und total inspirierend!
Very well made- gifted hands!
Thanks 🙏
Thank you, Peter!
This was a Very good video and Beautiful nature. You did a great job making this video. 😊😊😊
Thanks a lot! I'm happy, you enjoyed it :-)!
Thanks for this video! Beautifully filmed landscapes from region that I also like, a lot.
Thanks to you!
Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Raymond :-)!
Beautiful video. Rago is a majestic park for sure. I too hope to do the trek into Sweden some day as well. Cheers!
Thank you for this video. I have been in Norway (Sulitielma) och walked inte Sweden (Padjelanta, Sarek) and Rago national park is on my list of places to see.
Rago quite small but certainly worth a visit. I'm sure I'll return some day.
A gorgeous film, thank you! And I'm planning a similar hike this coming summer, very curious about Rago and Western Padjelanta.
I'm sure you'll like the area. It's really beautiful :-)!
Very nice trip, thanks for showing. Have you shared your trail map anywhere by chance?
Thanks a lot for your feedback 🙂! I'm sorry that I have no map. If you have any specific questions, feel free to send me an email via the contact page of my website. I'll try to help you.
Amazing!
Fell in love with Lapland last year... I was wondering about a similar route this summer. And wondering how to go around Vastenjaure, probably around the northern side. The film, it's beautiful. Thank you.
Thank you! Yes, you can walk along the northern shore of the lake ("Áralåbddå" on the map). There is a steep ascent after you cross the stream Hurrejåhkå (coming from the west). The views are amazing if the weather is favorable.
@@stefan.rieger great thanks for the info! I can't wait to get there:D
Thank you for sharing this. So beautiful
Greetings/Salam from Malaysia =]
Thank you for your feedback :-)!
Beauty...
Great film. I'm heading back for my fourth hike in Sarek and have been planning a similar route to this. Did you find any trail between the Rago (Nor/Swe border) and Vastenjaure? The Norwegian map shows a trail continuing east from Ragohytta but there's no trail marked on the Swedish side of the border. I was plotting a route between the two lakes but looks like there's no way across the river at Vuojatsavon.
There are some cairns after the Norwegian/Swedish border that help navigating in the very rocky terrain. The marking itself stops at the border and the cairns also after some time. There is no trail, you need to find your own way.
You cannot cross at Vuojatsavon. I haven't been there but I've seen the masses of water flowing between the lakes elsewhere. You need to walk north of Vastenjaure (near Áralåbddå). You'll find bridges near Sáluhávrre.
One addition: The map shows rapids at Vuojatsavon!
Thank you for the very helpful information. I thought Áralåbddå would be the best route to take but it's good to have it confirmed by you. I have hiked in Sarek a few times before but never in Padjelanta. Your film is a good motivator!
Yes, it looks impossible that way. Also looks impossible south of Virihaure.
@@Jim_Manthorpe-hiking Ideed, already Duvggejåhkå is very likely impossible.
thanks for sharing, amazing footage. stunning. Fantastic trip ! what type of backback do you have. it looks HUGE ! Could you buy somewhere food or 2 weeks of freezedried meals ?
Thanks a lot for your feedback! Yes, the backpack in fact is huge. It is the Bergans Alpinist 110L (however, I left the side pockets at home; I rarely use them). It has served me well over the years. One of its advantages is, that I can fit almost all my gear and food inside and do not need to attach things at the outside of the bag. This makes the weight distribution for big loads a lot better and justifies that it's kind of heavy compared to other backpacks (in my opinion).
I carried all food for the two weeks with me. During that time of year (September) there's no chance to get supplies directly on the route. There might be the chance to get something during August along the Padjelantaleden trail which I followed for a day. I wouldn't bet on it, however.
I don't use freeze-dried food but usually cook different meals based on pasta in the evening with different spices and sometimes parmesan cheese. The weight is equivalent to freeze-dried food. In the morning I eat muesly either hot or cold (depending on weather). The rest are cereal bars, nuts, chocolate etc.
For winter trips I use freezer-bag "cooking", however.
Beautiful scenery and nice music to go with it. I know it can be tiresome with people asking about equipment but I'm curious what tent you use, I look for something like that.
Thank you, Ronnie! Don't worry for your question. I'm using a Hilleberg Unna as one-person tent at the moment. It's not the lightest for sure but well-suited for the typical nordic weather conditions. I've also tried the smaller and lighter Akto (from the same manufacturer) but prefer the Unna in the end.
@@stefan.rieger Thank! Yeah dome tents are usually roomier than tunnels, which for me is a significant factor despite the weight difference since I like the camping part of being outdoors a little more than hiking really long distances.
@@RonnieRocker I enjoy both parts. But also for me it is more important to be outdoors and in nature than to cover long distances. Probably my photography hobby is one of the reasons for that, too :-).
Would love to hike here but the brown bears, wolverines, and lynxs scare me... I heard there are a lot of them here, is that true? I would like to hike solo, but not sure if it's safe or not
These animals are very shy. I never saw any bears or other predators and they are very rare. You can do solo hikes without problems or fear of bears. I do so myself.
Cool, I would like to ask how many days have you been walking? I am restricted from work leave. I can reach Norway quickly, but the return from Kvikkjokk to Poland will take me about three days. It will take me about 5 days to get to the trail and leave it.
It was exactly two weeks hiking. If you're coming from central Europe it takes some time to get there. From Germany it usually also takes 4 days traveling in total.
In the area there's a plethora of hiking options depending on the time you have. However, I wouldn't travel for 5 days, if only very few days were left for actual hiking.
@@stefan.rieger
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Amazing... great impressions. What time of the year did you do your trip? How bad have the flies been?
Thank you! The trip was in the beginning of September. There have been no flies. Due to cold nights they usually disappear at the end of August.
Really nice captured, you have a new subscriber 🙂
Was the smooth mountain slope just past the Swedish border slippery after the rain? ?
Thank you, Mikael! There were slippery places, especially where the rock was wet and/or mossy. This is also true for Rago where there are a lot of this kind of rocks. If it is dry, the surface has good grip.
Wow tolle Arbeit! Dieses Jahr? Schon gefroren🤔war grad erst noch im Hochfjäll. Wäre toll auf der Karte deine Tour zu sehen, hast du was online? Alles Essen mitgenommen? Echt geniale Bilder!!! Grüsse aus Lappland
Vielen Dank! Die Tour habe ich letztes Jahr im September gemacht. Bisher habe ich keine Tourbeschreibung online, vielleicht hole ich das irgendwann noch nach. Ich war vollständig autark unterwegs, hatte also auch alle Lebensmittel für die zwei Wochen dabei.
Were trails signed in Rango? Did you find the trails very boggy and hard to follow from swedish border to Padjelanta? How about Njoatsovagge? Did you stay high?
Yes, in Rago there are marked trails which I followed mostly (except some shortcut that I took which turned out quite time-consuming). There is no official marking from the Swedish border. However there are some cairns that make crossing the rocky terrain much easier. I did not expect them and noticed them accidentally. They can easily be missed though (look for them leading up on large rock slabs to the left when coming from Ragohytta in Norway).
When you get to Padjelanta there will be more grassy terrain but no trail until Padjelantaleden. Before reaching the Sami settlement Sáluhávrre there will be some brush (stay high as long as possible).
In the upper part of Njoatsosvágge you can find some unmarked path. When you descend from the lakes into the lower valley it will disappear at some point. You may encounter some paths later on again. According to my judgement it will be difficult to stay high in the valley to the east of Luohttojåhkå. Although there's some bog and brush in the lower valley it should be easier to proceed. It is reported that Luohttojåhkå can be challenging to cross depending on conditions (during neither of my two visits in September it was a problem).
@@stefan.rieger thank you so much. Have you been up on the Luohttolahko plateau? It's one of the places ive always wanted to visit. I've never been in Sarek but 9 did walk the Nordkalloteden from Kilpisjarvi to Abisko and then followed the Kungsleden to Kvikkjok. My original plan this summer was from Ritsem to Kvikkjok via Guophervagge to Alggavagge, Sarvesvagge, Luohttolahko to Rapa and Kvikkjok. Would it be a difficult climb up to Luohttolahko plateau from Njoatsovagge? Were you able to buy food in any of the Padjelanta huts? Finally, have you ever continued on Njoatsovagge to Kvikkjok? If so would you prefer that route vs Rapa. Thank you so much for posting your wonderful videos. They have us dreaming!
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@@bkpktrekker4086 Yes, I've been on the plateau coming from Sarvesvágge and then hiked into Njoatsosvágge on higher ground (basically doing half a circuit around Loametjåhkkå). You possibly can ascend in a straight line after crossing Luohttojåhkå (coming from the north-west). It should not be too difficult but possibly steep.
I have not bought food in the Padjelanta huts yet, but there is some available if you are not late during the season. I'm not sure if you can rely on it though.
Yes, in just this video I walked to Kvikkjokk via Njoatsosvágge. It is different from the Rapa valley, but beautiful too. Especially the upper part of Njoatsosvágge is quite spectacular (and even easy to walk). The lower part has some bog and brush (which you'll also have in the Rapa valley). Why did you change your original plan?
@@stefan.rieger i haven't changed it, just considering all opinions. I like the diversity it adds and would like to add something in Norway. I also have a lot of time, a month, so this extends my trip a bit. I also like the idea of being able to possibly buy some food, dry out and a bed for a night. Another reason is i always wanted to climb Parte, it's not too difficult and has one of the best views of the park, have you been? If i were to take that route i could add it, Of course i would be missing out on Rapa which is incredible. Tough choices. For me getting to see the Parte Massif in good weather would be the highlight of the trip. I also considered the Massiv trail, i like long treks. Have you done that? It looks great too. Sarek will be a great challenge for me, im hiking alone, i usually do and prefer but Sarek is one of those places having a hiking partner is a very good idea. Im getting old, if im going to do Sarek now is the time. I have some experience. I hiked the southernmost trek in the world, The Dientes Circuit on Isla Navarrino in Chile alone, but it was only five days.it was boggy, lots of rain, snow, mud and at night i wondered if the strong winds would break my tent. It was one of my greatest experiences. Im not sure what ill do but your info really excites me. It's also a bit different from the typical Sarek itinerary. I love your website, keep on enjoying life!
@Bkpk Trekker The landscape in Rago is quite different from Padjelanta and Sarek. Thus, combining these areas in one trip is certainly interesting and that's why I did it. If you have one month of time, you can do all of it in a relaxed fashion or venture further.
Yes, I've been on Pårte. The views are spectacular. Of course it is only worth it with good weather. I haven't done the Massiv route in Norway. I wasn't even aware of that trek. But I've been to Jotunheimen and Hardangervidda which it crosses. It certainly looks interesting. It is nice to have many choices for beautiful hikes, isn't it? There are more options than can be done in one life. But sometimes we even return to places we have already visited, because we have come to love them. Sarek and Padjelanta are such places for me.
An image I took from the top of Pårte in 2013 (to give you an idea):
www.stefanrieger.net/wp-content/uploads/DSCF10101.jpg
Hallo Stefan, ein sehr schönes Video! Vor allem, wenn man bedenkt, dass du die ganze Ausrüstung tragen musstest! Ich bin noch am planen für eine Tour im September und hatte den Plan von Rago auf den Padjelanta zu kommen schon aufgegeben, aber deine Bilder machen mir dann doch Hoffnung 😅. Kannst du mir sagen wie du gelaufen bist?
Dankeschön! Hier die grobe Strecke:
Lakshol (kleines Dorf nördlich von Fauske, Straße 7504)
-> Litlverivatnet (mit dem Wasserfall)
-> Ragohytta
-> Grenze Norwegen/Schweden (zwischen Rr 242a und Gipfel des Rago; Steinmännchen)
-> Rástesjávrásj
-> Guovddelisjåhkå
-> Hurrejåhkå (Furt)
-> Àralåbddå (steiler Aufstieg)
-> Sáluhávrre (oben bleiben und so spät wie möglich runter)
-> Padjelantaleden
@@stefan.rieger Vielen Dank für deine Rückmeldung. Die Herbsttour nimmt Gestalt an😇
@@stefan.rieger Hallo Stefan, eine letzte Frage abe ich noch. Wann im September warst du eigentlich unterwegs?
@@danielpreuss4898 Ich war in den ersten beiden Septemberwochen unterwegs. Zu spät im September oder gar im Oktober birgt das Risiko von frühem Schneefall.
@@danielpreuss4898 Das klingt gut 🙂!
Ur trips are amazing Stefan, how do u manage to keep ur cam etc a life being out there for many days?
Warm regards
Thomas
Once I had a waterproof bag which unfortunately failed me. Now I carry my camera in a normal holster bag. I attach it to my backpack straps and wear it against my chest when it's dry (it's easily accessible then). In wet conditions or in challenging terrain I put it in the backpack protected by a drybag. Spontaneous photos are not possible then.
For power supply I use additional batteries and 1-2 USB power packs. On long outings (3+ weeks) without charging opportunities I carry a solar charger.
Great video Stefan. This trip is somehing I want to do one day :) do you maybe have a map with your trail? And what camera du you use on your trips?
Thank you, Zdeno :)! Actually, when planning this trip, I wasn't quite sure that the route would work out. There's no map with my route at the moment. I only partially followed marked trails. If you're really interested in the details, drop me a message via my website and I'll help you with your trip (www.stefanrieger.net/about-me/).
For online maps and trip planning I can recommend the following two sites:
Sweden: kso.etjanster.lantmateriet.se/
Norway: ut.no/kart
For safety and better overview please take a paper map with you on your trip.
Camera-wise I used the Sony A7RIII with three prime lenses (21mm, 50mm, 135mm). I also had a small tripod and an action camera.
Soviel Natur, einfach schön wieder ein Video von Stefan zu sehen 👍 solchen Leuten wie Stefan sollten die Firmen wie DJI, GoPro, Sony, Canon oder wie sie alle heißen mal Equipment zur Verfügung stellen, damit noch mehr solche fantastischen Videos entstehen.
Danke Dir, es freut mich, dass das Video gefällt. Ich glaube, wenn man gesponsert wird, muss man auch eine Gegenleistung erbringen. Also statt Werbung lieber Inhalt :-)!
@@stefan.rieger Was kann denn bessere Werbung für Foto/Video und Drohnen Equipment sein, als solch schöne Naturvideos. Ich hoffe das liest mal jemand der für Sponsoring verantwortlich ist 😉
Spennende rute du har valgt her. Hvor lang var hele turen?
Takk! Jeg var på veien i totalt 2 uker.
@@stefan.rieger Det fikk jeg med meg :) Du har ikke oversikt over distansen da?
@@KarlBrobakk Nei, jeg vet ikke helt. Beklager.
Thank you very much for the video Stefan! I am planning to do it. Would you be willing to give me some tips to text in private? German or English. I would appreciate it a lot. Greetings
Of course, Philipp. Just send me an email using the address in the RUclips about page or the contact form on my website.