Day 4 | To Ammernäs | 20km

My day begins early at 4:30 am when nature calls. Taking advantage of the early rise, I use the opportunity to adjust my tent lines as the wind has picked up. After the quick fix, I slip back into my sleeping bag for some more shut-eye.

I wake up again at 6 am, greeted by the sight of the sun slowly ascending over the valley. The surrounding area is alive with the cheerful chirping of unfamiliar bird species.

The hike to Aigert hut is pleasant, and I encounter fellow hikers along the way. I strike up a conversation with a guy from Berlin and two Swedish section hikers. The Berliner mentions a challenging 3-4 hour ascent coming up the next day, which prompts me to change my plans. Instead, I decide to stay in Ammernäs, which is all downhill from here.

Curiously, Paul, my fellow hiker from the plane, seems to have vanished. I begin my descent down the mountain, and to my surprise, I run into him again at the Ammernäs supermarket. We decide to inquire about accommodation at the guide center, and one of the guides offers to rent us an apartment for 300 kronor each. We take a quick look, and it's a spacious apartment with three bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a roomy living area. It's an awesome deal compared to the alternative of two single rooms at 390 kroner each at the nearby Naturum.