Luppioberget

If you have not heard about it, it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. It is like a small nest in the heart of wilderness. For about 34 km south from Arctic Circle in Sweden. It is 192 meters high mountain called Luppioberget. There are no many signs for it not to mention results on internet after you have google it. But it is there. I think we can say it has always been and is not going away.

It is an excellent day trip target without small children. (There are no railings to prevent falling down.) You can get almost up by a car so despite some disabilities you still can enjoy about the stunning views.

The way up to the top is smooth but slippery when it is wet. It still is amazing how the trees can find their place to grow on the rocks.

It is a play ground of thunders and you can see it from the trees.

You can see many kind of trees and wide opening wilderness around.

The views are great...

...they open to every direction...

...and take your breath away.

You would think it's all built up from granite and man made. But the answer is no, it is all made by mysterious nature. There are several small caves too.

There are places to rest...

...cook on fire...

...and seek old hidden secrets.

It locates by the road 99 that runs by the river Torniojoki in Sweden. It is below the village Övertorneå (Ylitornio in Finnish) and there are a sign that points out to a side road which leads up to Luppioberget. It is accessible by a car up to the parking place and restaurant. If you are on a backpack travel it is reasonable connect this and Jockfall for the same day trip. Just remember to fill the fuel of your vehicle and take a picnic lunch with you. Both places have restaurants but they are quite up high with Lapland prices... EEK...

Both places have also areas to cook on fire and enjoy your backpack lunch under the open sky. So far they do have had fire woods when we've been visiting but if possible you can buy some from a gas station in the case they have ran out and you need a fire to cook your meal... or prepare your meal in the way that the fire is not necessary needed. They should have fire wood in these official fire places but sometimes some fool have used them all. Don't be a fool, always leave some for the next ones... it may get cold without.