Mount Kebne
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Mount Kebne, also known as Kebnekaise, is the highest peak in Sweden, reaching an elevation of 2,111 meters (6,926 feet). Located in the northern part of the country, within the Norrbotten county, it is part of a mountain range covering approximately 500 square kilometers. The name "Kebnekaise" is of Sami origin, meaning "kettle top". This uninhabited and desolate region is characterized by steep crests, sharp ridges, and numerous glaciers, offering a dramatic glacial landscape due to its high latitude. A notable feature is Tarfala Lake, bordered by the ice wall of the Kebnepakte Glacier. The Kjöl Mountains, which include Kebnekaise, form part of the border between Norway and Sweden.12
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EuropeElevations… (8,100 feet [2,469 metres]) and Mount Kebne (6,926 feet [2,111 metres]). The highest summit in Iceland is Hvannadals Peak, at 6,952 feet (2,119 metres), while Ben Nevis, the highest peak in Great Britain, stands at an elevation of only 4,406 feet (1,343 metres).
Read More… (8,100 feet [2,469 metres]) and Mount Kebne (6,926 feet [2,111 metres]). The highest summit in Iceland is Hvannadals Peak, at 6,952 feet (2,119 metres), while Ben Nevis, the highest peak in Great Britain, stands at an elevation of only 4,406 feet (1,343 metres).
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SwedenRelief…Circle, are Sweden’s highest peaks: Mount Kebne (Kebnekaise), which is 6,926 feet (2,111 metres) in elevation, and Mount Sarek (Sarektjåkkå), which rises 6,854 feet (2,089 metres), in the magnificent Sarek National Park.
Read More…Circle, are Sweden’s highest peaks: Mount Kebne (Kebnekaise), which is 6,926 feet (2,111 metres) in elevation, and Mount Sarek (Sarektjåkkå), which rises 6,854 feet (2,089 metres), in the magnificent Sarek National Park.
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