Kebnekaise
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Kebnekaise is the highest mountain in Sweden. The Kebnekaise massif, which is part of the Scandinavian mountain range, has two main peaks. The glaciated southern peak used to be the highest at 2,120 m
Eastern slopes of Kebnekaise as seen from the Tarfala Valley
Panoramic view from the top, June 2007, the view shown is roughly from west (left) over north to south (right)
The oldest of the cabins close to the peak; standing at an 1880-meter altitude, built in 1924.
Mountaineers on Kebnekaise, early 20th century.
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Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east, and shares a mar
Kebnekaise
…Kebnekaise (Swedish pronunciation: ; from Sami Giebmegáisi or Giebnegáisi, "Cauldron Crest") is the highest mountain in Sweden. The Kebnekaise massif, which is part of the Scandinavian mountain range, has two main peaks. The glaciated southern peak used to be the highest at…
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