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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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zaplanował(-a) wycieczkę pieszą

19 marca, 2025

Czas

5h35m

Dystans

18.9km

Prędkość

3.4km/h

Podjazd

440m

Zjazd

420m
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18 marca, 2025

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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

zaplanował(-a) wycieczkę pieszą

18 marca, 2025

Czas

2h29m

Dystans

9.06km

Prędkość

3.6km/h

Podjazd

150m

Zjazd

150m
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18 marca, 2025

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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

zaplanował(-a) wycieczkę pieszą

14 marca, 2024

Czas

1h28m

Dystans

5.27km

Prędkość

3.6km/h

Podjazd

100m

Zjazd

100m
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14 marca, 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

zaplanował(-a) wycieczkę pieszą

14 marca, 2024

Czas

1h49m

Dystans

6.67km

Prędkość

3.7km/h

Podjazd

80m

Zjazd

120m
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14 marca, 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

zaplanował(-a) wycieczkę pieszą

12 marca, 2024

Czas

1h04m

Dystans

2.99km

Prędkość

2.8km/h

Podjazd

80m

Zjazd

100m
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12 marca, 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

zaplanował(-a) wycieczkę pieszą

12 marca, 2024

Czas

0h51m

Dystans

2.54km

Prędkość

3.0km/h

Podjazd

120m

Zjazd

120m
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12 marca, 2024

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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

zaplanował(-a) wycieczkę pieszą

12 marca, 2024

Czas

8h35m

Dystans

23.8km

Prędkość

2.8km/h

Podjazd

390m

Zjazd

490m
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12 marca, 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

zaplanował(-a) wycieczkę pieszą

12 marca, 2024

Czas

2h53m

Dystans

5.19km

Prędkość

1.8km/h

Podjazd

330m

Zjazd

330m
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12 marca, 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

zaplanował(-a) wycieczkę pieszą

12 marca, 2024

Czas

5h55m

Dystans

16.5km

Prędkość

2.8km/h

Podjazd

480m

Zjazd

480m
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lubi to.

12 marca, 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

zaplanował(-a) wycieczkę pieszą

12 marca, 2024

Czas

5h18m

Dystans

15.6km

Prędkość

2.9km/h

Podjazd

290m

Zjazd

290m
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12 marca, 2024

Official description from Destination Arctic Circle



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

zaplanował(-a) wycieczkę pieszą

5 marca, 2024

Czas

1h16m

Dystans

4.83km

Prędkość

3.8km/h

Podjazd

30m

Zjazd

30m
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5 marca, 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

zaplanował(-a) wycieczkę pieszą

4 marca, 2024

Czas

4h34m

Dystans

10.3km

Prędkość

2.3km/h

Podjazd

320m

Zjazd

270m
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4 marca, 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

zaplanował(-a) wycieczkę pieszą

4 marca, 2024

Czas

2h36m

Dystans

8.04km

Prędkość

3.1km/h

Podjazd

100m

Zjazd

100m
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lubi to.

4 marca, 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

zaplanował(-a) wycieczkę pieszą

4 marca, 2024

Czas

1h29m

Dystans

4.70km

Prędkość

3.2km/h

Podjazd

40m

Zjazd

40m
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4 marca, 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

zaplanował(-a) wycieczkę pieszą

4 marca, 2024

Czas

3h24m

Dystans

11.3km

Prędkość

3.3km/h

Podjazd

370m

Zjazd

370m
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4 marca, 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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