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Hiker's bliss on the King's trail
From Kvikkjokk to Jäkkvik
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I dreaded this part of Kungsleden - from Kvikkjokk to Jäkkvik - as all accounts say that it is the least hiked part of the trail. It is poorly marked and maintained, wet, rocky and many many birchtrees. Other states that it is here real wilderness is felt, one out of three that has actually hiked it. Most hikers stop at Nikkaluokta, Saltoluokta or Kvikkjokk.
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It was here, far between people with far stretching views, I found solitude, serenity and solace. I experienced hiker's bliss, if not a hiker's high 😉
Full awareness in every second. The shift of perspective from relying on external input for happiness to the realization the inner world is the most significant element for well-being. The sunny breeze is warming my soul and heigthen my senses. Just aware of the now.
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I camped at Pite-älv where it is feeding Tjeggelvas. As a child, we did a kayak tour up here, aiming to reach Pieskejavre and Sulitelma further to the west. An adventure that I still carry with me and that without a doubt influenced my being.
Here at the shore, I set up my tent - and again experienced peace and beauty.
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The ever changing trail - nature, views, path, foundation, weather - keep us on our toes with ever new experiences and challenges.
The 5th day, the rain had no mercy, the trail invited us to do our own rowing and we arrived to Jäkkvik soaking wet - fortunately to a nice room at Kyrkans Fjällgård. We are still here, having a rest, drying up and just recovering before taking on the next stage of Kungsleden.