uppstigningar

Uppstigningar is a Swedish noun in plural form that refers to acts, instances, or features of ascending or climbing. The singular uppstigning denotes the act itself, such as an ascent or climb. The word derives from upp- meaning up, and stiga meaning to rise or climb, and is cognate with Norwegian oppstigning and Danish opstigning.

In geography and outdoor activities, uppstigningar describe sections of terrain or routes that require climbing or marked ascent, such as mountain trails with steep uppstigningar or long hill climbs. In mountaineering or hiking, the term can refer to notable ascents on a route, sometimes noted in guidebooks or route descriptions.

In sport, fitness, and urban contexts, uppstigningar are used to describe training elements involving stair climbs or hill repeats. In urban planning or architecture, the term may be used to discuss multiple flights of stairs or a rising sequence of steps within a building or public space, though more common terms for specific features are stair flights or staircases.

Figuratively, uppstigningar can describe increases or rises in various measures, such as performance or elevation in status, though everyday usage often favors more specific words depending on context.

Relaterade ord inkluderar uppstigning, stigning, klättring. Se även trappsteg, uppförsbacke och sonstiga termer för olika former av stigningar i svenska sammanhang.