Rapa Valley | |
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Rapadalen, Ráhpavágge | |
Length | 35 kilometres (22 mi) |
Geography | |
Location | Sweden, Norrbotten, Jokkmokk |
Coordinates | 67°16′N 17°47′E / 67.267°N 17.783°E |
The Rapa Valley (Swedish: Rapadalen, Sami: Ráhpavágge) is a 35 kilometres (22 mi) long valley in Sweden and the largest in the Sarek National Park, part of the Laponian area.[1] The Rapa River runs through the valley, which is surrounded by steep mountains. It's Laitaure river delta is one of the major tourist attractions for hikers in the area.