Torneträsk
By Agnes Maltesdotter
Lappland, Sweden
Agnes Maltesdotter is a Swedish outdoor enthusiast. She recently co-founded @toriretreats with her best friend, Hildur. Together, they organise women-centric adventure retreats.
Route
Start in Bjorkliden and hike to the hut ”Låktajåkka” for the best waffle or stay over for the night. You can also hike down the other side of the mountain, down to Låktajåkkas
Trainstation, but for this trip you need to grab the bus to get back to Björkliden.
Link to the hut I stayed at and loved: https://bjorkliden.com/boende/laktatjakko-fjallstation/
Around 4-6 hours
Moderately difficult
A backpack I do often hike with 25-30L, first aid kit, shell clothes (Wind+rain proof), mapp and compass, waterbottle, snacks!!
Hiking Key
The Look
Stable, lightweight and perfect for my 2 days of hiking
Moab Speed 2Field Notes:
I do really like this hike because it’s so so so beautiful, with some parts covered by snow almost all summer. You have the big lake behind you and and there are many great spots to stop and eat your waffles!
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You can drink water that is moving anywhere on this trail and its so tasty and full of minerals!
"It just gives me a sense of peace, being out there with my dogs and friends. "
When To Visit
It’s best to hike here in July and August
Q&A:
Why did you start Tori Retreats?
We wanted more likeminded women get together, doing things they love. Nature, food, movement and new friends is our goal for now.
Why do you love hiking?
It just gives me a sense of peace, being out there with my dogs and friends. I love this region of Sweden because the endless wild nature makes you feel so small.
You have 65k+ followers, what has been the best thing to happen via your Instagram?
I think that instagram happened to me, I didn’t really have any plan when I downloaded the app at some point around 2013. Photography have always been a big part of me, and I always loved to tell stories, and then someone created this app and I could make a living out of what I love - it's quite surreal. I've also met most of my friends though the app.
What the one non-safety-essential always in your bag?
My camera and snacks!
HIKING TIPS
- Be safe and plan your route ahead
- Be weather wise, check the forecast
- Take the correct clothing and provisions
- Check if dogs/ camping/ BBQs etc are allowed
- Take your litter with you
- Leave gates as you find them
- Have fun!