Near the hut lies the mountains of Áhkká – Lapland’s queen – as a background to the east and you listen to the rush of the wild rapids in the Vuojatädno River two kilometres along the Padjelanta Trail. Many think that Akka has STF’s most beautiful view.
The location and surroundings make this mountain hut popular among widely diverse groups, like families with children and alpinists. It’s only two kilometres from the boat landing near Änonjálmme to STF Akka, which makes getting here easy for families with children who want to use the hut as a base camp for few days. Fishing, short hikes and swimming with rock slabs along the stream attract both children and adults.
The easiest alpine tour is to Pålnotjåkko Peak, from where you gain a panoramic view towards Áhkká and Padjelanta – the highest in the country. Only 300 metres from the hut, near the beach at Akkajaure, is a field 200 metres long and 100 metres wide with possibly the largest concentration of Moor-king in northern Lapland.
Skiing in area is superb, with all types accessible. For those who want that little extra, they can dream of Áhkkás massive peak, 2,015 m.a.s.l. From the peak goes one of Sweden’s greatest ski runs – a change in altitude of an amazing 1,500 metres down to the lake.
A 200-metre icefall can be climbed on the northwest side of the massif. The first known climb from the valley straight up to point 1004 was done in March 2008 by two Polish climbers.
