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70-570: Vuollerim is located at the confluence of the Lilla and Stora Lule Rivers . It is located by national road 97, which leads to Jokkmokk in the northwest and Boden in the southeast. The nearest railway station is 18 kilometers away in Murjek on the Malmbanan . Vuollerimbopladsen, a prehistoric settlement site three kilometers northwest of the town, bears witness to the fact that the place has been inhabited since

140-474: A few tons every day, resulting in an annual total of 180,000 metric tons (400,000,000 lb). The sediment gives the river a grey-green colour and forms large deltas . The main delta is formed at the confluence of the Rapaätno with its principal tributary, the river Sarvesjokk. Just before the confluence, the river braids for nearly 10 km (6.2 mi), forming a zone called Rapaselet. The most noted of

210-606: A full day for hikers to traverse the pass. The region's first inhabitants arrived with the retreat of the inland seas 8,000 years ago. They were nomads who lived in Northern Scandinavia , and probably ancestors of the Samis. Initially they were hunter-gatherers , living off reindeer. For those people, the mountains often had religious connotations, and several were Sieidi (places of worship). Offerings , such as antlers from reindeer, were often made in those places. One of

280-585: A minor section in the Scandinavian and Russian taiga . With regards to the flora and fauna, Sarek does not have a wide variety of species. This is mainly explained by the fact that most of the park, except the south and south-east part, is above the growth-limit of conifers, which is at an altitude of about 500 m (1,600 ft) in this region. Adding to this, unlike most of the region, Sarek National Park has few vast lakes or swamps . A total of approximately 380 species of vascular plants have been found in

350-479: A preferred habitat for numerous species of animals. Among the large carnivores, the brown bear is particularly frequent in the park and in the neighbouring Stora Sjöfallet. The bear fairly often also ventures into the subalpine region. The Eurasian lynx , classed as an endangered species in Sweden, is also found around the lakes of Rittak and Laitaure, and is also found in the subalpine forests of Rapa Valley. The red fox

420-441: A species also critically endangered in Sweden. In 1974–1975, the park was home to the only remaining wild wolf living in Sweden. Although the wolf population is now growing, they have not yet achieved a stable number in the park. In addition to these three mammals, Norway lemmings are also found in the park. The number of lemmings varies extremely, with massive spikes in the population during some years, immediately followed by

490-433: A very rapid decline. This phenomenon is not completely understood; it appears that favourable weather, and therefore a surplus of food, results in sudden population growths, but the reason for the decline is less obvious, although it is certain that contagious diseases play some role. These cycles are also reflected in the populations of animals who prey on the lemmings. Many birds living at this altitude are associated with

560-599: Is a national park in Jokkmokk Municipality , Lapland in northern Sweden. Established in 1909, the park is among the oldest national parks in Europe. It is adjacent to two other national parks, namely Stora Sjöfallet and Padjelanta . The shape of Sarek National Park is roughly circular with an average diameter of about 50 km (31.07 mi). The most noted features of the national park are six of Sweden's thirteen peaks over 2,000 m (6,600 ft) located within

630-487: Is a bridge at the southernmost part of the stream ( 67°09′25.9″N 17°51′20.9″E  /  67.157194°N 17.855806°E  / 67.157194; 17.855806 ). Hikers can also follow the streams up to the glacier and cross there, although this requires knowledge about glacier crossing. The lack of marked trails and accommodations makes it very difficult for visitors to hike in the park in winter, unless they are experienced and properly equipped. The steep slopes of

700-526: Is about 18 km (11 mi). As there is a boat connection between Rinim and the Sitojaure cabins on the Kungsleden, Pastavagge is a preferred route to and from central Sarek. The difference in altitude between the eastern entrance of the valley and the highest level of the pass is about 750 m (2,460 ft). Because of the steep climb, multiple fords and the high-alpine terrain, it usually takes at least

770-490: Is divided into sharply defined zones, particularly in respect to the two neighbouring national parks. This is mainly due to the existence of diabase and diorite dikes which are more resistant to erosion. The park is intersected by a tangle of dikes created 608 million years ago, an era that probably corresponds with the first appearance of the rift during the formation of the Iapetus ocean. These dikes represent intrusions into

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840-482: Is just as valid in the humid zones. In the montane region, the humid soils are covered with flowers such as the northern Labrador tea , cottonsedge , the Goldilocks buttercup , St Olaf's candlestick , common selfheal and common marsh-bedstraw . In the subalpine zone, the humid prairies mainly have mats of Globe-flower , kingcup and twoflower violet . In the alpine region there are many subalpine plants as well as

910-400: Is labelled as an endangered species in Sweden with an estimate of 360 individuals in the country in 2000. The Arctic fox is a critically endangered species in Sweden, with only 50 individuals in the whole country. They dig extensive networks of tunnels in areas above the tree-line, with several families inhabiting the same sett . The park is one of the last sanctuaries for the gray wolf ,

980-513: Is made up of three types of landscape, sometimes difficult to differentiate between: large valleys, massive mountains, and high plateaux. The largest valley of the park, which is also the most noted, is the Rapa Valley . This valley occupies 40 km (15 sq mi) of the park, including several branches, the most important of which are the Sarvesvagge, which climbs as far as Padjelanta,

1050-499: Is relatively frequent, and is gradually extending its territory into the higher zones, where it competes with the arctic fox . Some small mammals that are frequent in the park are the European pine marten , the least weasel and the stoat . The ermine is also found in the higher regions. The herbivores include a very large number of moose as the forests and humid zones provide them with much food. They often grow to an impressive size in

1120-596: Is still a matter of debate. The rocks of the Scandinavian Mountains were put in place by the Caledonian orogeny , forming a belt of deformed and displaced rocks now known as the Scandinavian Caledonides . Caledonian rocks overlie rocks of the much older Svecokarelian and Sveconorwegian provinces . The Caledonian rocks actually form large nappes ( Swedish : skollor ) that have been thrusted over

1190-630: Is the Rapa River ( Rapaätno ). It originates from the glaciers of Sarektjåkkå and runs down the Rapa Valley as far as Lake Laitaure , and continues outside the park, where it joins with the Lesser Lule River which becomes a tributary of the Lule River at its confluence. This river is fed by thirty glaciers, contributing to a significant flow. The specific flow, the ratio between the average flow and

1260-523: Is the part of the country that mostly resembles an alpine countryside. Within the park are 19 summits higher than 1,900 m (6,200 ft), the most noted being the second highest summit in Sweden after the Kebnekaise – the Sarektjåkkå with a height of 2,089 m (6,854 ft). The lowest altitude in the park is found in the southwest, near Lake Rittakjaure, at 477 m (1,565 ft). The park

1330-505: The Pedicularis sceptrum-carolinum , and the vegetation decreases as the altitude increases. The humid zones of the park are well known for their rich diversity of birds. The common crane , the wood sandpiper and the short-eared owl are found at the lower altitudes, while the Eurasian teal , the Eurasian wigeon , the greater scaup , the red-breasted merganser , the sedge warbler and

1400-617: The Akkajaure lake, where the water falls 39.6 m from Kårtjejaure to Langasjaure . In this lake the Vietasajokk joins the Lule. The Stora Lule träsk is the largest of the lakes in the river. Here it reaches the forest, and after the lake is joined by the Muddus River from Muddus National Park . At 75m, near the village of Vuollerim , the river joins with the Lesser Lule River . The Lule passes

1470-791: The Gulf of Bothnia at Luleå . It is the second longest river by watershed area or length in Norrbotten County (after the Torne River and very slightly ahead of the Kalix River , which is 460.65 km long), but is the largest by average discharge. It has a watershed of 25,240.5 km of which 24,545.6 km is in Sweden and 694.9 km in Norway . The river is an important source of hydroelectric energy , with major hydroelectric plants at Porjus and

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1540-629: The Jokkmokk parish of the Church of Sweden , and church service is held throughout July. Just above the canyon, formed by Smailajåkk as it descends toward Rapaätno, there is a cabin for the National Park Service ( 67°22′38″N 17°38′42″E  /  67.37722°N 17.64500°E  / 67.37722; 17.64500 ). There is also a bridge over the Smailajåkk canyon which allows hikers to cross

1610-579: The Laurentia and Baltica plates , 450 to 250 million years ago, with the disappearance of the Iapetus Ocean by subduction . This happened just before the formation of the chain and was caused by the appearance of a rift , which finally led to the creation of the Atlantic Ocean . The chain, once split open, continued to erode until it formed a peneplain . Starting about 60 million years ago, both

1680-795: The Porsiforsen (25m over 2 km), Edefors and Hedens fors . It flows into the Baltic Sea through the Bälingefjärden and Lulefjärden . The name of the town Luleå means "Lule River"; the river's name is from the Sami lulij meaning "Easterner", a name for Forest Sami people. Other rivers in the watershed of the Lule with a length of more than 100 km are: Black River (Sweden) , Flarkån , Lesser Lule River , Pärl River , Rissajåkkå , Vietasätno , and Bodträskån . Sarek National Park Sarek National Park ( Swedish : Sareks nationalpark )

1750-667: The Pårte observatory ) was built in the early 1900s by Swedish mineralogist and geographer Axel Hamberg . All the building material for the huts had to be carried to the site by porters . In Sarek National Park, as in the most of Sápmi, a large number of the locations have names originating from the Sami languages . These languages have several variations and their written forms have changed over time, which explains why some placenames do not always correspond with each other in different sources. The most common Sami names for locations or features in

1820-429: The common redpoll , the brambling , the yellow wagtail , the northern wheatear and the bluethroat are characteristic of the birch forests. The willow ptarmigan is also more common in this area. The raptors present in the zone are the merlin and the rough-legged buzzard , which often nests on the cliffs. The gyrfalcon and the golden eagle usually prefer lower altitudes, but are nevertheless also found in

1890-470: The common reed bunting are common in the Laitaure delta and around Pårekjaure Lake. At higher altitudes, Vardojaure Lake is rich with birds, mostly ducks and also the European golden plover , characteristic of the alpine zone and sometimes found in the humid zones. Låotakjaure Lake, on the border of Padjelanta, is interesting from an ornithological point of view. Other rare species are also present, such as

1960-413: The common shrew and the field vole . This is also the reindeers ' habitat. The Sami people living within the borders of the park, have domesticated the reindeer that stay in this zone during spring and move up to the alpine zone in summer. Brown bears are common in the valleys of Tjoulta and Rapadalen. However, it is the quantity and variety of birds is that enriches this zone. The willow warbler ,

2030-498: The drainage basin , from these waters, is the most significant in Sweden. The flow fluctuates strongly with the seasons, having an average of 100 m ⋅s in July and about 4 m ⋅s in winter, resulting in an average annual flow of approximately 30 m ⋅s . The river also transports a significant quantity of sediment . In summer, it can carry up to 5,000–10,000 metric tons (11,000,000–22,000,000 lb) of sediment daily. In winter it only carries

2100-509: The lesser white-fronted goose , the great snipe , the red-throated pipit , the long-tailed duck and the bar-tailed godwit . The Luottolako Plateau is also considered to be interesting, with the most significant concentration of purple sandpipers in Sweden. Arctic chars , trouts and common minnows are found in the park's lakes, rivers and streams. Sarek National Park is mainly a high-alpine area with hardly any accommodation for tourists. The Kungsleden hiking trail passes through

2170-491: The tree line varies greatly throughout the park, from 600 m (2,000 ft) in the Tjoulta valley to over 800 m (2,600 ft) in the Rapa Valley. The birch forests also contain other species of trees. The number of rowan , grey alder , trembling poplar and hackberry is relatively high. The alpine blue-sow-thistle is very widespread in this zone and is the food the bears prefer. Garden angelica also grows in

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2240-518: The 977 MW Harsprånget , commissioned in 1952 and expanded in 1983 to become Sweden's largest hydro power station. The waterfall Harsprånget (former name: Njommelsaska) was the largest waterfall on the Swedish Lule River. Today the rapids power the largest hydroelectric plant in Sweden, Stora harsprånget . The river was used extensively for the transportation of timber , with logs floated downstream for processing at Luleå, but this stopped in

2310-735: The Kuopervagge ;— with an area of nearly 20 km (7.7 sq mi) — and the Ruotesvagge, surrounded by numerous glaciers, including those of Mount Sarektjåkkå. Among the other notable valleys, outside the Rapadalen network, are the Kukkesvagge that makes up the north-eastern border of the park, and the Njåtsosvagge near the southern border. The largest plateau is the Ivarlako, east of

2380-453: The Norwegian border. The area of the park is 1,977 km (763 sq mi) and it is adjacent to the national parks Padjelanta (in the west) and Stora Sjöfallet (in the north). The parks have a combined area of approximately 5,500 km (2,100 sq mi). There are also a number of nature reserves nearby. Sarek National Park is the most mountainous region in Sweden and it

2450-502: The Pårte massif , with an altitude starting at 660–850 m (2,170–2,790 ft). West of Pårte, the Luottolako plateau covers an area of 45 km (17 sq mi) and has an even higher altitude at 1,200–1,400 m (3,900–4,600 ft). Interspersed between the valleys and the plateaux, are massive mountains, often with several summits. The main ones are: The park's main river

2520-402: The Rapa Valley. In general, the transition between the conifer forests and the ones consisting of birch is more or less gradual, with the number of birches present in the coniferous forests increasing along with the altitude until the conifers have completely disappeared. The size of the trees also diminishes with increasing altitude. The upper altitude limit for the forests — which is also

2590-612: The Sarektjåkkå nappe , which is composed of sediments probably deposited in the rift basin. The park has over 100 glaciers, making it one of the most glacier-rich areas in Sweden. The glaciers are relatively small, the largest being Pårtejekna in Pårte at 11 km (4.2 sq mi). However, some of the others are relatively large for Sweden, since the largest Swedish glacier, Stuorrajekna in Sulitelma (south of Padjelanta), measures 13 km (5.0 sq mi). The evolution of

2660-613: The Scandinavian and the North-American sections suffered a tectonic uplift . It is unclear what causes this and several hypotheses have been presented. One of the theories is the influence of the Iceland hotspot which could have raised the crust. Another hypothesis is the isostasy related to glaciations caused the uplift. In any of those cases, the uplift allowed the ancient mountain chain to rise several thousand metres. The area of

2730-552: The Stone Age. The town became known for its archaeological site when it was discovered in 1983 by researchers from Umeå University . The site has been dated at 6000 years old, but is not visible above ground. However, an archaeological museum called Vuollerim 6000 has been constructed two kilometers from the site. The first permanent settlement was built in Vuollerim in 1756, and the site has been permanently populated since then. Not until

2800-439: The area during summer. The walls of the building were dry set from local stone and the roof was made of timber, transported from Kvikkjokk, 60 km (37 mi) away. Originally, service was held every summer on June   25. It took the minister from Kvikkjokk three days to reach the chapel, and three days to get back. It was abandoned in the mid-19th century and renovated in 1961, and is still in use. As of 2015 , it belongs to

2870-405: The border of the park. Due to the lack of shelters combined with rapidly shifting weather and rough terrain, it is recommended that hikers are well prepared and experienced before setting out on the trails of the park. There are few bridges in the park, and crossing streams (Sami: jokk ) and rivers (Sami: ätno ) can be dangerous for ill-equipped or inexperienced hikers. Warm weather increases

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2940-527: The city of Boden . Most of these fortifications and bunkers are no longer in use. The Greater Lule River ( Big Lule River ) arguably begins somewhere near Sårjåsjaure in the mountains west of Gällivare . The water flows to the Virihaure lake, which also collects water from Kerkevare (via Kettaurejokk ) and Alkajaure (via Millätno ). The Tukejokk joins the Lule as well in Virihaure. Leaving Virihaure to

3010-521: The construction of the Porsi hydroelectric power plant in 1956–61, however, would the population increased significantly. This article about a location in Norrbotten County , Sweden is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Lule River Lule River ( Lule Sami : Julevädno , Swedish : Lule älv , Luleälven ) is a major river in Sweden , rising in northern Sweden and flowing southeast for 460 km (290 mi) before reaching

3080-486: The deltas – and an emblem of the park – is the Laitaure delta ( Laitauredeltat ), which the river forms as it connects with Lake Laitaure. The other significant rivers correspond to the principal valleys listed above. Most of them make up the drainage basin of Lesser Lule River. The rivers in the north part of the park flow into Lake Akkajaure , in the Stora Sjöfallet National Park, forming part of

3150-575: The early 1980s. Several major rapids exist along the river's length, notably the Stora Falls and those at Porjus and Harsprånget. During the 19th and 20th centuries, the river was designated as a defensive line against an invasion from Imperial Russia and subsequently the Soviet Union . Extensive fortifications exist along the entire length of the river, culminating in Bodens Fortress in and around

3220-457: The eastern part of the park, from Saltoluokta to Kvikkjokk . There are no cabins within the park, the Pårte, Aktse and Sitojaure cabins are just outside the park and they are accessible from both Saltoluokta and Kvikkjokk. The Padjelanta Trail ( Padjelantaleden ), running from Kvikkjokk to Akkajaure, skirts the park along its western rim at Tarraluoppal, where the Tarraluoppal cabin is just on

3290-416: The forests, reaching a height of 2 to 3 m (6.6 to 9.8 ft). Many other plants in this zone can also attain exceptional size. The division between the birch and coniferous forests is relatively blurred, with many of the animal species listed above also present in the subalpine zone. Some small mammals are found more frequently here than in the coniferous forests, particularly several rodents such as

3360-466: The forests. The vipers of the Rittak region frequently reach remarkable sizes. The subalpine zone mostly consists of old-growth birch forests. These forests are exceptional in terms of density and richness, making it possible for significant quantities of sediment material to be carried from the mountainside by the runoff and deposited in the watercourses. This kind of transfer is particularly noted in

3430-530: The glaciers, particularly that of the Mikka (8 km (3.1 sq mi)) have been studied since the end of the 19th century, especially by mineralogist and geographer Axel Hamberg . The other glaciers in the park have an evolution similar to that of the Mikka: in 1883 to 1895 they were mostly receding, then advanced a little in 1900 to 1916, after which they started to recede again. Later they stabilised or grew, which

3500-406: The heaths, which are otherwise fairly monochrome. In the chalky soils of this subzone, the vegetation is very rich and forms prairies with mountain avens as the most characteristic species. purple saxifrage , velvetbells , alpine pussytoes and alpine veronica are also present. With increasing altitude, the dwarf willow and lichens become more prominent, forming a second zone. Gradually

3570-517: The heaviest rainfall in Sweden, making hiking dependent on weather conditions. It is also intersected by turbulent streams that are hazardous to cross without proper training. The delta of the Rapa River is considered one of Europe's most noted views and the summit of mount Skierfe offers an overlook of that ice-covered, glacial , through valley. The Pårte Scientific Station in Sarek (also known as

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3640-508: The humid zones. However, the alpine zone has its own characteristic species, such as the rock ptarmigan , the snowy owl , the horned lark , the meadow pipit , the snow bunting and the Lapland longspur . Although the park does not have the vast marshes and lakes characteristic of the rest of the region, water is nevertheless present everywhere. The humid zones are rich with a great diversity of flora and fauna. The stratification of vegetation

3710-627: The hydrographic network of Lule älv. The park also contains several lakes. The largest are the Alkajaure (altitude 751 m or 2,464 ft), on the border between the Sarek and the Padjelanta park, and the Pierikjaure (altitude 820 m or 2,690 ft) near the Stora Sjöfallet National Park. The Sarek National Park lies within the Scandinavian Mountains , a mountain chain whose origin

3780-601: The location which has become a meeting place for hikers in the park. It is also a preferred location to start a climb to the top of the Sarektjåkkå (2,089 m (6,854 ft)), via the Mikkajekna glacier. Pastavagge (in Lule Sami Orthography called Basstavágge ) is a narrow valley, forming a pass, running from Pielavalta ( Bielavallda ) towards the east, ending north of Rinim on the shores of Lake Sitojaure ( Sijddojávrre ). The trekking distance from Pielvalta to Rinim

3850-465: The long trek, the mountains in the district are seldom climbed. There are approximately 100 glaciers in Sarek National Park. Sarek is a popular area for hikers and mountaineers. Beginners in these disciplines are advised to accompany a guide since there are no marked trails or accommodations and only two bridges aside from those in the vicinity of its borders. The area is among those that receives

3920-464: The melting of the glaciers causing water levels to rise, therefore wading is often easier and safer early in the morning. The only ford across the Rapa River south of the Smaila Moot, is at Tielmaskaite. The ford is long and can only be used when waterlevels are low. Inexperienced hikers are recommended not to cross without a guide. The glacier jokk from Pårtejekna, Kåtokjåhkå, has no fords. There

3990-593: The national park, and the eastern Sarek Mountains in particular, was the last of part of Fennoscandia to be deglaciated . The last remnants of the Fennoscandian Ice Sheet melted there slightly after 9,700 years BP . The mountain chain was renewed and after that it was subjected to a new period of glacial erosion. In the beginning of the Quaternary period, 15 million years ago, a significant glacial advance occurred. The glaciers began to grow and move into

4060-634: The north, the river reaches the Vastenjaure lake after losing 32m over 2.2 km. It then flows via the Vuojatätno to lake Kutjaure and then Luoktanjarkajaure , collecting a lot of water from other lakes in Sarek National Park , like Salohaure , and from the Swedish- Norwegian border. There are numerous waterfalls and rapids in the river. The best known is Stora Sjöfallet at the end of

4130-467: The older rocks. Much of the Caledonian rocks have been eroded since they were put in place meaning that they were once thicker and more contiguous. It is also implyed from the erosion that the nappes of Caledonian rock reached once further east than they do today. The erosion has left remaining massifs of Caledonian rocks and windows of Precambrian rock. The Caledonian orogeny resulted from the collision of

4200-409: The park are tjåkkå or tjåkko (mountain), vagge (valley), jåkkå or jåkko (stream), lako (plateau) and ätno (river). An example of this is Rapaätno , meaning Rapa River . These names are also the official Swedish names of the locations. Sarek National Park is situated in the Jokkmokk Municipality , Norrbotten County , Sweden, north of the Arctic Circle , 50 km (31.07 mi) from

4270-423: The park's boundaries. Among these is the second highest mountain in Sweden, Sarektjåkkå , whilst the massif Áhkká is located just outside the park. The park has about 200 peaks over 1,800 m (5,900 ft), 82 of which have names. Sarek is also the name of a geographical area which the national park is part of. The Sarek mountain district includes a total of eight peaks over 2,000 m (6,600 ft). Due to

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4340-449: The park, as well as 182 species of vertebrates , 24 mammals , 142 birds , 2 reptiles , 2 amphibians and 12 fish . Many of these species are on the Swedish red list of endangered species , notably the large carnivores. The vegetation follows a fairly strict altitudinal zonation , as a result of the climate, and implying a similar zonation of fauna , although this is often less strict. The montane zones are relatively rare in

4410-547: The park, as its upper limit is about 500 m (1,600 ft) below most altitudes in these northern latitudes . The flora of this zone is constituted by old-growth forests of conifers, with mainly Scots pines and including Norway spruces . The pines can become very tall, particularly those around Lake Rittak, in the south part of the park. The undergrowth is mostly covered with mosses and lichens , in particular reindeer lichen , and also with Vaccinium myrtillus , Empetrum nigrum and cowberry . The Sarek forests are

4480-418: The park, with enormous antlers . The birds in Sarek include a number of owls , such as the Ural owl , and woodpeckers , particularly the Eurasian three-toed woodpecker . The grey-headed chickadee is also very common, as are the fieldfare , the song thrush and the redwing . Reptiles and amphibians, such as the viviparous lizard , the common frog and the common European viper , are mostly found in

4550-415: The park. The alpine zone is divided into several narrower zones. The first subzone is mostly characterized by heathland , with many alder shrubs , mosses and lichens, and frequently dense mats of crowberries . Different types of heaths can be distinguished. One type is mostly composed of a mix of alpine clubmoss and alpine bearberry . Cushion pink and Lapland lousewort bring autumn colour to

4620-429: The plants become more scarce, and above 1,500 m (4,900 ft) there are only 18 types of plants present. There are three rare mammals who live in this zone. The wolverine inhabits a vast territory, roaming as far as the coniferous forests in winter, but the alpine zone is their main territory. They mostly eat carrion , but they do also hunt living animals such as small rodents, birds and insects. The wolverine

4690-419: The stream safely. The bridge is removed every winter and put back in the spring, after the spring flood. The cabin is not open to hikers, but there is an emergency shelter as well as an emergency telephone and an outhouse there. The presence of the bridge and the fact that three of the major valleys in the park ( Routesvagge , Rapa Valley and Koupervagge ) converge there, has resulted in the name 'Smaila Moot' for

4760-402: The valleys also contributes to the risk for avalanches . Aktse is an old farm settlement on the Kungsleden trail, approximately 1.3 km (0.81 mi) outside the boundaries of the park. In 1788 a chapel was built at Alkavare ( 67°20′32.7″N 17°12′55.3″E  /  67.342417°N 17.215361°E  / 67.342417; 17.215361 ) for the Sami that were herding reindeer in

4830-437: The valleys where they gradually merged to form an ice sheet that covered the entire region. Several further glaciations followed, forming the current landscape, with glacial valleys, cirques , nunataks etc. The degree to which the chain was affected by the erosion depended mainly on the structure of the terrain, which explains the diversity in the topography of the area. The topography of Sarek, similar to that of Kebnekaise,

4900-463: Was interpreted as being caused by the increase in winter precipitation related to global warming . The effect of the raised summer temperatures has been taken into account when assessing the data. The receding of the glaciers has resumed at a particularly rapid pace during the first years of the 21st century. According to its WWF classification, Sarek National Park is situated in the Scandinavian Montane Birch forest and grasslands ecoregion , with

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