"Kebnekaise - The highest mountain in Sweden" Tarfala by dave_21

Tarfala Travel Guide: 10 reviews and 18 photos

The top of Kebnekaise

Kebnekaise is located in the most northen part of Sweden. To get there you must go to Kiruna and take the road to Nikkaloukta (60 km)
When you come to Nikkaloukta you must first go to the Kebnekaise Station (21 km) and after that it's about 10 km to the top and it's very steep.

My trip begun with a chafed foot (well done..) but luckely there are Compeed.
We started at 04:00 in the morning and we reached the top at 23:00
It took us 25 hours of walking from start - top - start. (60 km) and I have never been so tired in my whole life... My legs was like spagetti and my feets hurted so much that I couldn't hardly walk at all..
But it was all worth it! It was a fantastic trip and beautiful wiews!
The scenery is beautiful around here!

For most people it takes 2-3 days but the weather was quite good so we went on walking to get to the top asap!
If I go Climb Kebnekaise again, I will do the trip on 2-3 days...

The Mountain chain of Scandinavia

The Kebnekaise Station

Well, there is no spectacular high mountains in the mountain chain of Scandinavia. If you compare the height with the Alps it's not even near. The highest mountain in Scandinavia is 2469 m, Galdhöpiggen, Norway. The highest in Sweden is Kebnekaise, 2119 m. (6,946 ft)

Even if the heights is not to compare to the rest of the world, the mountains here is spectaculary large. It takes time to go to the top.

The mountain chain of Scandinavia is one of the oldest mountain chains in the world. That's why they are large and not so steep.

The Kebnekaise Station is located 10 km from the top. It's located at 772 m:s

Last visit to Tarfala: Dec 2001
Intro Updated Jan 29, 2003
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Reviews (9)

On the road to the top Things to Do (5)

It started with a good weather. The Sun was shining and wind was calm. It was a great day for hiking!! We saw two large... more travel advice

We're getting closer to the glacier - Tarfala

On the way to the top Things to Do (5)

I took some pictures along the trail up to the top, this pic is taken right after the Kebnekaise Station. We're getting... more travel advice

On the way to the top Things to Do (5)

Almost there! Only 100 m left to walk but the snow was quite deep so it was a little tricky! It was a bank of fog 200 m... more travel advice

On the top!! Things to Do (5)

Me on the top with the Swedish flag!! It's was very steep at both sides of me and we couldn't wait for the weather to... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Jan 29, 2003

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Comments (19)

dabidc May 13, 2005 at 7:57 PM Report Abuse

A climb for the memories, a photo of the sun on the mtn at night for Vters to be amazed at. An excellent page for us all.
iandsmith Sep 4, 2004 at 2:50 AM Report Abuse

I couldn't remember why you were on my friends list.......then I saw you photos......now I remember!
herzog63 Aug 14, 2003 at 12:10 AM Report Abuse

Yowza!! I love your Unbelievable light photo!! All of the photos are fantastic!! Cool page!!
Bwana_Brown May 31, 2003 at 7:08 AM Report Abuse

What an amazing trip and a great page! Fantastic vistas in your photos!
Bonobo2005 May 31, 2003 at 6:11 AM Report Abuse

An incredible achievement; Stunning pictures as well!!
demonia Apr 26, 2003 at 1:03 AM Report Abuse

Sun in the middle of the night... What a sight!
pepples46 Mar 19, 2003 at 12:00 AM Report Abuse

wow....outstanding, you would feel good in my strech of the woods:-)
zrim Mar 12, 2003 at 7:01 PM Report Abuse

Onward and upward. Great photos.
kaloz Mar 2, 2003 at 11:23 PM Report Abuse

That picture at night is amazing, looks like a great trek. Even with Spagetti legs.
mrclay2000 Feb 24, 2003 at 6:53 PM Report Abuse

More fun on a pyramid of ice! Great page!