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The glaciers of the Atjek massif

The Atjek massif from S, August 6, 1990. (42 kB)

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.

Table over the glaciers of the Atjek massif with basic data

#	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

1. Atjekjekna

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.

2. Nuortap Retjijekna

Nuortap Retjijekna (0.42 km²), an ice cap east of Atjektjåkka, was previously continuos with Årjep Retjijekna.

3. 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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