Kebnekaise, Mountain peak in Kiruna Municipality, Sweden
Two summits form the mountain's crest, with the northern peak reaching 2096.8 meters and the southern peak covered by a thick glacier.
Charles Rabot led the first documented expedition to reach the mountain summit in 1883, initiating regular climbing activities in the region.
The name derives from Sami language, translating to 'Cauldron Crest' due to the mountain's distinctive kettle-shaped formation at its highest point.
The mountain station Kebnekaise Fjällstation serves as the primary base for climbers, requiring a 19-kilometer hike from Nikkaluokta to reach.
The glacier on the southern peak decreases by approximately half a meter annually, causing the mountain's highest point to shift between summits.
Location: Kiruna Municipality
GPS coordinates: 67.90488,18.52870
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58
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