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Västra leden (western route) 

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Location: Norrland/Lappland, Sweden, Europe

Lat/Lon: 67.88350°N / 18.16000°E

Route Type: Hike

Time Required: Most of a day

Difficulty: Walk-up

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Page By: Jari Pyyluoma

Created/Edited: Aug 29, 2002 / Sep 26, 2003

Object ID: 156890

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Approach


When standing south of the mountain, at or around Kebnekaise fjällstation, the route starts at the left gorge (west).

Route Description


There is a very distinctive trail, which goes steeply upwards, takes you over a lesser peak, goes down again a hundred meters or so, and takes you up the final ascent up to Kebnekaise. On the top there is a glacier, eg big pile of ice/snow. That is the highest peak in Sweden - the southpeak of Kebnekaise.

Essential Gear


You must have equipment for walking on the top glacier. The surface may be soft snow, or hard ice. An ice-axe or crampons.

Miscellaneous Info


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