Björlings glaciär, Glacier on Kebnekaise massif in Kiruna Municipality, Sweden
The Björlings glaciär extends 2.1 kilometers along the southeastern edge of Kebnekaise, reaching depths of 225 meters at its thickest point.
Johan Alfred Björling and his companions Axel Hultman made history by reaching the southern peak near the glacier on July 19, 1889.
Scientists from the Bolin Centre for Climate Research regularly monitor this glacier to understand climate patterns and environmental changes in northern Sweden.
Hikers access Kebnekaise mountain using the eastern trail that crosses over the lower section of Björlings glaciär at 1420 meters elevation.
The glacier's tongue section flows over an edge into Kitteldalen valley, covering a surface area of 1.4 square kilometers with an average depth of 94 meters.
Location: Kiruna Municipality
GPS coordinates: 67.89420,18.52860
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:19
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