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Destination Arctic Circle

Destination Arctic Circle is Greenland’s adventure capital.

A place where locals head out into their enormous backcountry at every opportunity, and home to one of Greenland’s UNESCO world heritage sites.

Join us hiking, skiing, sailing, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, and dog sledding in our pristine wilderness, where you can experience the Greenland Ice Sheet, get up close to massive glaciers and froliking whales, and witness the magical northern lights.
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planlagde en vandretur

19. marts 2025

Tid

5h35m

Afstand

18,9km

Hastighed

3,4km/h

Stigning

440m

Nedstigning

420m
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18. marts 2025

Official description from Destination Arctic Circle



Moderate-Challenging

19 km loop (you can choose to do just part of it)

330m max altitude



angerlussuaq Ridge (known locally as “Kitchen Mountain”) rises steeply above town and forms a natural barrier to the north of Kangerlussuaq. For those energetic enough

planlagde en vandretur

18. marts 2025

Tid

2h29m

Afstand

9,06km

Hastighed

3,6km/h

Stigning

150m

Nedstigning

150m
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18. marts 2025

Official description from Destination Arctic Circle



Easy

7.9 km loop (you can choose to do just part of it)

72m max altitude



The Kangerluarsunnguaq Trail (Harbour Bay Trail) is an easy loop hike, also designed for mountain bikes. It passes through “Akia,” the residential area of Sisimiut north of the bridge

planlagde en vandretur

14. marts 2024

Tid

1h28m

Afstand

5,27km

Hastighed

3,6km/h

Stigning

100m

Nedstigning

100m
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14. marts 2024

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This lush valley with magnificent views of surrounding mountains is the most popular day-hike from Maniitsoq. A short, easy extension along an established trail leads to the perfect picnic spot at the Uluusia viewpoint.



By far the easiest route to the

planlagde en vandretur

14. marts 2024

Tid

1h49m

Afstand

6,67km

Hastighed

3,7km/h

Stigning

80m

Nedstigning

120m
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14. marts 2024

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The extended route to a lush valley with magnificent views of surrounding mountains offers a more comprehensive exploration of the valley, lakes and mountains behind Maniitsoq and passes by the small ski centre that operates during winter.



The last part

planlagde en vandretur

12. marts 2024

Tid

1h04m

Afstand

2,99km

Hastighed

2,8km/h

Stigning

80m

Nedstigning

100m
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12. marts 2024

Official description from Destination Arctic Circle



In 1968, three US Air Force training jets crashed into the hills around Kangerlussuaq due to bad weather. This trail visits the wreckage of one of these, located on the edge of a small lake.

Please help us preserve what remains by not disturbing, altering

planlagde en vandretur

12. marts 2024

Tid

0h51m

Afstand

2,54km

Hastighed

3,0km/h

Stigning

120m

Nedstigning

120m
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12. marts 2024

Official description from Destination Arctic Circle



Named for its distinctive shape and originally home to a WWII-era radio station, Sugarloaf Mountain offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Qinnguata Kuussua (the Watson river) valley that stretches all the way from the Greenland Ice Sheet to Kangerlussuaq

planlagde en vandretur

12. marts 2024

Tid

8h35m

Afstand

23,8km

Hastighed

2,8km/h

Stigning

390m

Nedstigning

490m
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12. marts 2024

Official description from Destination Arctic Circle



A challenging 2-day trail from Russell Glacier to Kangerlussuaq along the ridgeline above the Ice Road.



Hiking along the ridge is far more challenging than walking along the road and has several steep climbs and descents. Although it is marked along its

planlagde en vandretur

12. marts 2024

Tid

2h53m

Afstand

5,19km

Hastighed

1,8km/h

Stigning

330m

Nedstigning

330m
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12. marts 2024

Official description from Destination Arctic Circle



Suitable for most day hikers, Nasaasaaq bluff has impressive views over Sisimiut, Palasip Qaqqaa, and the mountains near Itilleq. It also has a unique 180-degree view to the east, with Nasaasaaq’s peak separating the lush valley on one side from the

planlagde en vandretur

12. marts 2024

Tid

5h55m

Afstand

16,5km

Hastighed

2,8km/h

Stigning

480m

Nedstigning

480m
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kan lide dette.

12. marts 2024

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At the end of this beautiful valley is one of Sisimiut’s most unusual attractions - a UFO! This unique backcountry hut is available for everyone to use on a first-come-first served basis, or you can hike there and back in the same day, including during

planlagde en vandretur

12. marts 2024

Tid

5h18m

Afstand

15,6km

Hastighed

2,9km/h

Stigning

290m

Nedstigning

290m
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12. marts 2024

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Circling the isolated mountain of Oqummiannguaq - this trail is popular in both summer (hiking) and winter (skiing and snowshoeing).



Along the route you explore two different valleys and have wonderful views of the surrounding mountains from below. There

planlagde en vandretur

5. marts 2024

Tid

1h16m

Afstand

4,83km

Hastighed

3,8km/h

Stigning

30m

Nedstigning

30m
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5. marts 2024

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Thundering through a rocky canyon behind Sugarloaf Mountain is one of the most powerful waterfalls of Qinnguata Kuussua.



The trail is flat and easily identified, following a 4x4 track all the way to the waterfall. It can be extremely wet and muddy in

planlagde en vandretur

4. marts 2024

Tid

4h34m

Afstand

10,3km

Hastighed

2,3km/h

Stigning

320m

Nedstigning

270m
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4. marts 2024

Official description by Destination Arctic Circle



Wedged between the Nasaasaaq mountain range and the Amerloq Fjord, this coastal hike links Sisimiut to one of Greenland’s small, abandoned settlements.



Officially closed in 1970 under the Danish government's G60 initiative to consolidate the population

planlagde en vandretur

4. marts 2024

Tid

2h36m

Afstand

8,04km

Hastighed

3,1km/h

Stigning

100m

Nedstigning

100m
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4. marts 2024

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Nestled between hills, Tasersuatsiaq / Lake Ferguson is a popular day trip from Kangerlussuaq. Although no swimming is allowed (it is the source of the town’s drinking water), it is a wonderful spot for a picnic or simply to wander around and look for

planlagde en vandretur

4. marts 2024

Tid

1h29m

Afstand

4,70km

Hastighed

3,2km/h

Stigning

40m

Nedstigning

40m
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4. marts 2024

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This trail explores an ancient marine terrace that was lifted ~40m above present sea level when the land rebounded at the end of the last glacial maximum.



Buried in the clay, you can find 7-8,000 year old “proto-fossils”. Small, fossilized clams are

planlagde en vandretur

4. marts 2024

Tid

3h24m

Afstand

11,3km

Hastighed

3,3km/h

Stigning

370m

Nedstigning

370m
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4. marts 2024

Official description from Destination Arctic Circle:



Home to Kangerlussuaq’s weather station and airport radar, TACAN has one of the most expansive views over the surrounding backcountry and some of the best chances to spot wildlife close to town.



The hike is fairly long with a moderate climb, following

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