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Notable lake · Norrbotten County, Norrbotten County

Baktsjaure

Baktsjaure is a lake in Norrbotten County, Norrbotten County.

Baktsjaure: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Baktsjaure

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Baktsjaure — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 65.90353, 19.56915. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Baktsjaure

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    All lakes, dams & reservoirs in Norrbotten County

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    Frequently asked

    Is Baktsjaure full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Baktsjaure yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Baktsjaure?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Baktsjaure?

    Nearby: Harrokträsket (lake, 54 km), Björkmyrtjärnen (lake, 71 km), Tvinttjärnen (lake, 73 km), Gardevare (sanctuary, 5 km), Dårádisjávrrie (lake, 6 km), Laxtjärnen (lake, 6 km).

    Is Baktsjaure worth visiting?

    Baktsjaure is listed as a notable lake in Norrbotten County on Spotwander.