Ib.13    Section Gisurisstugan - Ritsem   10,9 km

Today was to be a short hiking day. Also the helicopter was scheduled to start around lunch time. I could take by time hiking downriver. From the trail I had a good view of Mountain Akkha. About a kilometer short of the village Änonjálmme I crossed the river on several bridges. Here I met several day hikers. They had come by boat across Lake Áhkájávrre to hike to the river. It was rather impressive to look at with a lot of white water. Finally I arrived at the small Sami village. There is a small kiosk where I bought smoked fish and flat bread. It was a nice meal. There were more people than the helicopter could take in one ride. I learned that they would fly as often as needed to take every one across the lake. Together with four more passengers I went on a quick flight to Ritsem. Upon arrival I paid for the flight as the office and walked to the near by Fjällstation. Here I took a room, had a shower and re-supplied at the STF-store. There where only a few visitors at the self service kitchen.

Well marked and walkable E1 near Shelter Gisurisstugan

E1 with first view of Lake Áhkájávrre

E1 follows the river towards Lake Àhkájarre

Crossing the river on the way to village Änonjálmme

View across Lake Áhkájávrre to Ritsem

Helicopter I used to take me across Lake Áhkájávrre to Ritsem