Day 19 | To Radunjarga Shelter | 25km

The previous night, we set our alarm for 6 am, hoping to pack up before encountering anyone from the Tjäkta hut. Just as we were leaving the shelter, two early risers arrived.

More people were on the trail again, and I engaged in conversations with a few fellow hikers. Upon reaching Alesjaure hut, the sun unexpectedly emerged. Yay! Although it would have been pleasant to have lunch outdoors, the slight wind led us inside, surprisingly without any fee. A German couple, also taking a break, shared details about the nearby Vistas valley, describing its beauty with charming shelters and huts and significantly fewer people.

While taking a break, a German couple mentioned the nearby Vistas valley, describing it as very beautiful with charming shelters and huts and significantly fewer people. Meanwhile, Paul discovered that there was a shelter about 8 km further up the trail, where we planned to camp—likely only a 2-hour hike as the terrain is generally flat.

Despite the shelter coming into sight quite early, I couldn't spot any trail leading to it. A hiker coming from the north mentioned some quad tracks a bit further ahead. I followed the trail for a while without seeing any tracks and decided to go bushwhacking for a more direct route. Eventually, I reached the shelter, where Paul and the German couple were already enjoying their coffee. Another German couple, trekking southbound, arrived at dinnertime to camp at the same spot.