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Kebnekaise Southern Summit Hike - Day 1, Nikkaluokta to KMS
Day 1 of a two-day hike to Sweden's highest summit via the Western Trail (västra leden).
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 520 m
- Descent
- 310 m
Kebnekaise - Nallo - Vistas loop
Up and over Kebnekaise looping back through Vistas forests
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 97 km
- Ascent
- 3 km
- Descent
- 3 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 452 m
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 18˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between May and October. From a low point of 452 m to the maximum altitude of 2.1 km, the route covers 97 km, 2984 vertical metres of ascent and 2985 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
A short loop up and over Kebnekaise making the second day one of hardest on the loop. From Kebnekaise down to Kungsleden main valley and follow until leaving the valley for Fjallstuga Nallo. From there back down to Vistas to finnaly loop back to Nikkaluokta
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Dog friendly
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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