An enchanting hike

The trail is easy, but it is a steady climb. You start with a nice walk through birch forest. Then a somewhat steep climb awaits, but once you get past that bit you are rewarded with a truly wonderful view. Stay for a while at the big stone and enjoy the surroundings, drink some water and recover your breath. Now the trek continues into the valley, a true fairy tale landscape. The valley is filled with magnificent rock formations that are scattered all over the valley and this is what separates Kärkevagge from other valleys. The large rocky blocks are the result of the recent inland ice. You will pass lush meadows with lots of mountain flowers and in the middle of the valley is a large delta area. On the way you will encounter small streams where you can refill your water bottle with cold, tasty mountain water.

Rissájávri, more famously known as Trollsjön, is located at the end of the 6 km long valley. The beautiful turquoise lake consists of melting water from surrounding glaciers and it is the clearest lake in Sweden with a visibility depth of 36 meters. Stay here for a while, eat your packed lunch and admire the beautiful surroundings, but please avoid swimming in the lake.

The lake has a completely unique ecosystem and the water is sterile, which means that there are no fish or other organisms in the lake. This sensitive environment makes the lake extra important to take care of. Swimming in Trollsjön can affect the clarity of the water and change the visibility depth, which can damage the fine ecosystem. We would like this amazing place to be preserved in its original state, so that both you and future visitors can enjoy its magical beauty.

Thank you for helping to preserve Trollsjön and its unique nature!