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Norrbottens län
Kiruna kommun

Norway/Sweden border – Björnfjell Station loop from Riksgränsen

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Sweden
Norrbottens län
Kiruna kommun

Norway/Sweden border – Björnfjell Station loop from Riksgränsen

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Norway/Sweden border – Björnfjell Station loop from Riksgränsen

05:28

20.0km

310m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2025

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Train Station

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733 m

Norway/Sweden border

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If you are already up here, you can also just risk the transfer to Norway. The border is just behind the village Riksgränsen in Sweden.

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2.64 km

Björnfjell Station

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From the railway station Björnfjell you can easily return to Kiruna or even to Abisko within two hours. Train tickets are very affordable! In summer the train runs twice a …

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3.89 km

The Memorial

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There are many piles of stones between Solheim and Björnfjell. On your hike you will see the foundations of old houses and relics from times of war again and again. …

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4.14 km

The Upper Cableway Station

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In the winter of 1898/1899 construction of the so-called "The Big Lift" began. In June 1899, goods could be transported to the lower-lying region to Björnfjell for the first time. …

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5.51 km

Mining ruins

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In the mountains of Norway - partly by the Germans - partly massive mining was operated. Some relics can be found here.

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6.13 km

In the mountains above the lake

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A wonderful campsite, high up on a plateau with a view of the snowy, even higher mountains and a small lake below. Here you can really enjoy the sunset.

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14.2 km

View of Katterjaurestugan

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from Katterjakk (E10) to the south, initially gravel, later a good hiking trail

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18.8 km

From the Rallarleden hiking trail you have a beautiful view of the border village Riksgränsen with snow-covered mountains and the shining lake at your feet.

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20.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

7.21 km

308 m

158 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

4.14 km

672 m

256 m

210 m

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

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