The best walks and hikes in Svalbard
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Norway? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Svalbard to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Svalbard is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 26, 2025
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1. View of Hiorthhamn – Svalbard Church loop from Longyearbyen
5.38km
01:25
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
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55
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(3)
54
hikers
3. View of Hiorthhamn – Longyearbyen loop from Longyearbyen
6.57km
01:44
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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52
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4. Coal Mining in Longyearbyen – Svalbard Brewery loop from Nybyen
4.92km
01:22
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
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24
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5. Longyearbyen Hospital – View of Longyearbyen loop from Longyearbyen
3.72km
01:30
270m
270m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
31
hikers
6. Coal Mining in Longyearbyen – Reindeer Sighting loop from Nybyen
3.84km
01:05
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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21
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7. Longyearbyen – Longyearbyen loop from Nybyen
9.17km
02:28
120m
120m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
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8. Svalbard Church – View of Longyearbyen loop from Longyearbyen
3.46km
00:56
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
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18
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9. View of Hiorthhamn – View of Longyearbyen Harbor loop from Nybyen
13.4km
03:39
190m
190m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
13
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10. View of Hiorthhamn – View of Longyearbyen loop from Longyearbyen
3.70km
00:58
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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