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The Atjek massif lies between Teusadalen and Kaitumvagge, west of Kungsleden in southern Kebnekaise. The highest peak is Atjektjåkka (1628 m) and the massif contains 3 glaciers.
# | Name | Type | Area (km2) | Length (km) | Lowest point (m) | Highest point (m) | Height difference (m) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | Atjekjekna | Ice cap | 1.79 | 1.9 | 1110 | 1585 | 475 |
2. | Nuortap Retjijekna | Ice cap | 0.42 | 1.3 | 1205 | 1620 | 415 |
3. | Årjep Retjijekna | Ice cap | 0.51 | 1.1 | 1240 | 1515 | 275 |
Total | 2.72 |
Atjekjekna (1.79 km2) is a fairly large ice cap on the north side of Atjektjåkka. It is also called Passglaciären, and has one nunatak. The pass in question leads westward and has an altitude of some 1430 m.
Nuortap Retjijekna (0.42 km2), an ice cap east of Atjektjåkka, was previously continuos with Årjep Retjijekna.
Årjep Retjijekna (0.51 km2) is an ice cap east of Atjektjåkka. Earlier it was continuos with Nuortap Retjijekna. There is a pass to the south from the glacier (1355 m).
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![]() The glaciers of Kebnekaise |
![]() The glaciers of the Kårsatjåkka massif |
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