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Abisko 2015
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Going there -
The journey there. Leaving a sunny Skåne by air, via a rainy Arlanda to Kiruna overcast.
Bus to Abisko. Install ourselves at the Abisko tourist station. An evening stroll by the river Abiskojåkka.
Abiskojåkka -
Looking for Alpine Meadow-rue along the river Abiskojåkka. Abiskojåkka canyon is impressive with steep
rock walls and rushing water. Exploring the east side down to the Torne Träsk.
Nuolja -
The mountain Nuolja (Njulla) west of Abisko. Summit at 1164 meters. With a view of
Torne Träsk and Lapporten. Flowering meadows. Cableway up to 900 meter.
Marmorbrottet -
Morning walk to Abisko Östra, with store and Siberian poppy.
Afternoon Walk along Abiskojåkka to the Marmorbrottet,
a high cliff where in the early 1900s was a limestone quarry.
Njakajaure -
nature trail through birch forest, over marshes past
Lake Njakajaure. Rich flora, including orchids.
Military trenches from World War II.
Bird hill -
first a walk along Abiskojåkka, then on rallarvägen to
Fågelkullen (Bird hill) with a view över the mouth of Abiskojåkka,
which is a bird protection area.
Kårsafallen -
hiking through the birch forest to a bridge over Kårsajåkka.
There are many small waterfalls and a sparse pine forest.
Going home -
been a good week. Bus toKiruna. Uneventfull
flights to Sturup. Luggage ends up somewhere else.
Flora -
The purpose of the trip was to find alpine meadow-rue,
but also other mountain flowers. Here is a list and pictures
of the flowers that we found.
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