The Best Hiking Trails in Norrbotten

Kebnekaise is Sweden’s highest mountain and is part of the Scandinavian Mountains. The Kebnekaise massif has two main peaks: the southern peak and the northern peak. The southern, glaciated peak is currently the highest with the official height noted on topography maps as 2,099m above sea level....

At over 400 kilometres long, this is by any measure a big adventure. It runs between Abisko in the north and Hemavan in the south and winds its way through wonderful barren spaces and across high mountain passes....

Day two of the climb to the summit of Kebnekaise, Sweden's tallest peak, will require 10-12 hours of hiking, so plan your time of departure, water, food, and clothing accordingly. Initially, the trail follows the lush, green valley floor easily towards the massif and Kitteldalen valley....