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The Kallak massif is a mighty high mountain massif between Teusadalen and Akkajaure, west of Kungsleden in southern Kebnekaise. The highest peak is Kallaktjåkkå (1810 m), from which one has an immense view, and the massif contains 12 glaciers.
# | Name | Type | Area (km2) | Length (km) | Lowest point (m) | Highest point (m) | Height difference (m) |
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1. | Alep Tulvesjekna | Cirque glacier | 0.27 | 1.0 | 1335 | 1560 | 225 |
2. | Lulep Tulvesjekna | Cirque glacier | 0.47 | 0.9 | 1195 | 1455 | 260 |
3. | Alep Kallaktjåkkåjekna | Cirque glacier | 0.08 | 0.5 | 1340 | 1625 | 285 |
4. | Lulep Kallaktjåkkåjekna | Cirque glacier | 0.33 | 1.0 | 1240 | 1620 | 380 |
5. | Rieppetjåkkåjekna | Ice cap | 0.09 | 0.5 | 1360 | 1570 | 210 |
6. | Kallakjekna | Ice cap | 2.02 | 2.0 | 1215 | 1780 | 565 |
7. | Rieppejekna | Valley glacier | 1.18 | 1.5 | 1170 | 1515 | 345 |
8. | Nuortap Svaljekna | Cirque glacier | 0.53 | 1.2 | 1200 | 1520 | 320 |
9. | Årjep Svaljekna | Cirque glacier | 0.57 | 0.8 | 1280 | 1565 | 285 |
10. | Slätojekna | Cirque glacier | 0.21 | 0.6 | 1505 | 1720 | 215 |
11. | Alep Varajekna | Cirque glacier | 0.19 | 0.6 | 1350 | 1550 | 200 |
12. | Lulep Varajekna | Cirque glacier | 0.16 | 0.6 | 1275 | 1510 | 235 |
Total | 6.10 |
Alep Tulvesjekna (0.27 km2) is a small cirque glacier north of the west summit of Kallaktjåkkå (peak 1592).
Lulep Tulvesjekna (0.47 km2), a cirque glacier, lies west of Kallaktjåkkåīs main summit. From the upper part of the glacier one can cross the massif via a pass (1390 m).
Alep Kallaktjåkkåjekna (0.08 km2) is a tiny cirque glacier north of the main summit of Kallaktjåkkå.
Lulep Kallaktjåkkåjekna (0.33 km2) is a cirque glacier between Kallaktjåkkåīs main summit and Rieppetjåkkå.
Rieppetjåkkåjekna (0.09 km2) is a small ice cap on the north side of Rieppetjåkkå.
Kallakjekna (2.02 km2) is the largest glacier in the massif, an ice cap that sends a tongue down the valley south of Kallaktjåkkåīs main summit.
The south tongue is pretty crevassed; earlier there was even an icefall where the ice flows over a cliff edge, now it is just a large crevasse zone.
The upper part of Kallakjekna is even and practically crevasse-free.
Rieppejekna (1.18 km2) is a valley glacier south of Rieppetjåkkå. It seems to be even and relatively poor in crevasses, but has a massive medial moraine. From the southern part one can cross the massif (pass height 1490 m).
Nuortap Svaljekna (0.53 km2) is a cirque glacier north of Svalåive.
Årjep Svaljekna (0.57 km2), a cirque glacier east of Svalåive, reaches down into a small lake. Next to the north part of the glacier there is a pass across to Teusadalen (1450 m).
Slätojekna (0.21 km2) is a small cirque glacier on the north side of Slätotjåkkå.
Alep Varajekna (0.19 km2), a small cirque glacier on the north side of Varatjåkkå, previously was continuos with Lulep Varajekna.
Lulep Varajekna (0.16 km2) is a small cirque glacier north of Varatjåkkå. Previously it was continuos with Alep Varajekna.
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![]() The glaciers of the Kårsatjåkka massif |
![]() The glaciers of Kebnekaise |
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