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Sherpa Steps on Kebnekaise – Vierranvarri Summit (1,706 m) loop from Tolpagorni

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Norrbottens län

Sherpa Steps on Kebnekaise – Vierranvarri Summit (1,706 m) loop from Tolpagorni

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Sherpa Steps on Kebnekaise – Vierranvarri Summit (1,706 m) loop from Tolpagorni

06:03

8.88km

1,160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 774 m for 267 m

After 3.81 km for 212 m

After 5.08 km for 212 m

After 8.07 km for 267 m

Waypoints

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Start point

1

110 m

Kittelbacken Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

At this bridge is the last place during the trip to the Kebnekaise where you can get water from the river!

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2

614 m

Sherpa Steps on Kebnekaise

Highlight • Trail

This long natural staircase was built by a group of Nepalese Sherpas! impressive!

Tip by

3

1.89 km

Vierranvarri Summit (1,706 m)

Highlight • Summit

A kind of intermediate top for the Kebnakaise. After this you first descend a bit, after which the last climb to the top begins. Be careful when there is snow, the descent can be slippery!

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4

1.90 km

Minor Summit Before Kebnekaise

Highlight • Summit

After the first steep descent, you'll reach an elevation of approximately 1,700 meters with spectacular views. It's time for a good rest before continuing. From here, you'll descend and then climb steeply to the Gamla toppstugan.

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5

3.65 km

Kebnekaise Old Summit Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

One of the two shelters near the Kebnakaise. Great place to take shelter in bad weather.

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6

4.37 km

Emergency Shelter (Kebnekaise Emergency Shelter)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This hut just below the south top of the Kebnekaise is a great place to warm up or have something to eat. You are not allowed to spend the night …

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8.88 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.89 km

Surfaces

7.08 km

1.80 km

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Highest point (2,030 m)

Lowest point (1,170 m)

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