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Sarek National Park is the most mountainous region in Sweden and it is the part of the country that mostly resembles an alpine countryside. [6] Within the park are 19 summits higher than 1,900 m (6,200 ft), [ 7 ] the most noted being the second highest summit in Sweden after the Kebnekaise – the Sarektjåkkå with a height of 2,089 m (6,854 ...
A river delta near Sarek National Park Pierikpakte Mountain, part of Sarek National Park Skäralid River, part of Söderåsen National Park Abisko National Park was established in 1909. Stream just over the tree line in Stora Sjöfallet National Park.
The village of Porjus is a natural point of entry to the Laponian area and has recently opened an information center. The Laponia area also contains three major hydropower stations with belonging basins and a big expansion of 100 wind power stations inside the world heritage area is planned.
The national park covers 1,278 km 2 (493 sq mi) and is the third-largest in Sweden. [2] The park is located about 20 km (12 mi) north of the Arctic Circle [3] by the Norwegian border and surrounds the Akkajaure reservoir from the north, east and south. The area was declared a national park in 1909. The national park is part of the Laponian area ...
Skierfe is a mountain in the south-eastern parts of Sarek National Park in Sweden. Its western cliff face is almost vertical and goes down to Rapa River and the Laitaure delta. The mountain is 1,179 m (3,868 ft) high. [1] Skierfe is known for the spectacular point of view one can get from the top in good weather.
The Rapa Valley (Swedish: Rapadalen, Sami: Ráhpavágge) is a 35 kilometres (22 mi) long valley in Sweden and the largest in the Sarek National Park, part of the Laponian area. [1] The Rapa River runs through the valley, which is surrounded by steep mountains. It's Laitaure river delta is one of the major tourist attractions for hikers in the area.
National Park and National Reserve boudaries/ Limites des parcs nationaux et des réserves naturelles : The datas are from the GIS-programdata of Länsstyrelserna of Sweden (). The data base is copyrighted. Locator map / Carte de situation dérivée de File:Abkhazia in Europe (relief) (-mini map).svg (by Alexrk2 & TUBS)
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