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Photo of Hospital Valley - Flower Valley - Narsarsuaq Glacier Photo of Kulusuk sea kayaking expedition Photo of Kangerlusuaq (Greenland). Guided tour on the Ice Cap

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  • near Narsarsuaq, Kujalleq (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    10.62mi
    Elevation +
    1880f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofHospital Valley - Flower Valley - Narsarsuaq Glacier Photo ofHospital Valley - Flower Valley - Narsarsuaq Glacier Photo ofHospital Valley - Flower Valley - Narsarsuaq Glacier

    Hospital Valley - Flower Valley - Narsarsuaq Glacier. Nice hike with a few good viewpoints. Only 1 km is a bit difficult but there are ropes and really helps. Plenty of places for camping. I don't recommend this trail a...

  • Kulusuk sea kayaking expedition

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    near Kulusuk, Sermersooq (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    123.64nm
    Elevation +
    1939f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofKulusuk sea kayaking expedition Photo ofKulusuk sea kayaking expedition Photo ofKulusuk sea kayaking expedition

    10 day exploratory sea kayaking trip with six people Trip led by sea kayak guide Erin Bastian of Evoke Adventures https://www.evokeadventure.com/ Kayaks (also comms and polar bear safety gear) hired from Pirhuk in Kulu...

  • near Kangerlussuaq, Qeqqata (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    3.64mi
    Elevation +
    308f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofKangerlusuaq (Greenland). Guided tour on the Ice Cap Photo ofKangerlusuaq (Greenland). Guided tour on the Ice Cap Photo ofKangerlusuaq (Greenland). Guided tour on the Ice Cap

    This tour is organised by Albatros Arctic Circle (www.acc.gl) The pick up is at 11 AM from the Airport Parking lot and at the near Polar Lodge. They drove you 2 hours with some stop to take pictures and have lunch (if yo...

  • near Qeqertarsuaq, Avannaata (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    7.24mi
    Elevation +
    1608f
    TrailRank
    48
    Photo ofQeqertarsuaq, Disko Island (Greenland). Hike to Kuannit Photo ofQeqertarsuaq, Disko Island (Greenland). Hike to Kuannit Photo ofQeqertarsuaq, Disko Island (Greenland). Hike to Kuannit

    Nice walk with wonderful views. The trail it easy, but on rainy days (as this was) could be muddy and slippery. Take care as there are few parts that are exposed. On the way back the take the higher trail that goes to c...

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  • Trail around Mittivakkat Glacier

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    near Tasiilaq, Sermersooq (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    53.58mi
    Elevation +
    6355f
    TrailRank
    47
    Photo ofTrail around Mittivakkat Glacier Photo ofTrail around Mittivakkat Glacier Photo ofTrail around Mittivakkat Glacier

    Challenging and Beautiful Trail around Mittivakkat Glacier in East Greenland This Trail starts in Tassilaq (formerly Ammassalik) around the glacier on the east side and back on the west side. !WARNING! The marking...

  • near Qaqortoq, Kujalleq (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    7.27mi
    Elevation +
    436f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofQaqortoq (Greenland) . Ring around the lake Photo ofQaqortoq (Greenland) . Ring around the lake Photo ofQaqortoq (Greenland) . Ring around the lake

    Easy walk around the Qaqortoq lake. On the way back there is some up and down but not steepy. You can also enjoy amazing views of the Fjord and some icebergs.

  • Tasermiut Fjord Trekking

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    near Kangikitsoq, Kujalleq (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    83.78mi
    Elevation +
    11391f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofTasermiut Fjord Trekking Photo ofTasermiut Fjord Trekking Photo ofTasermiut Fjord Trekking

    [WARNING - THIS AREA IS FOR EXPERTS ONLY - GO AT YOUR OWN RISK] Independent (unguided) 9-day trekking trip around Tasermiut Fjord in Southern Greenland. The area is complete wilderness - there are no trails, no organi...

  • Kangia Ice Fjord Bay

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    near Ilulissat, Avannaata (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    7.94mi
    Elevation +
    863f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofKangia Ice Fjord Bay Photo ofKangia Ice Fjord Bay Photo ofKangia Ice Fjord Bay

    - Fjord Sightseeing - There are several possibilities how to start this trail. One possibility is to cross the Ilulissat Dog-Compounds. This way you reach the Ice Fjord behind the more touristic spots. You follow t...

  • Qaqortoq (Greenland)

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    near Qaqortoq, Kujalleq (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    3.33mi
    Elevation +
    679f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofQaqortoq (Greenland) Photo ofQaqortoq (Greenland) Photo ofQaqortoq (Greenland)

    Easy walk on the top of the hill. You will have amazing view of the town and the Fjord that is in the back. You follow the road till the end (the highest blue house you can see from the town). Just after the house the tr...

  • ATC south alternative

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    near Assaqutaq, Qeqqata (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    37.06mi
    Elevation +
    7913f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofATC south alternative Photo ofATC south alternative Photo ofATC south alternative

    A southern alternative to the ATC main path with some huts (no touristic) - some beautiful lakes and views, most time pathless without any signs - big lake near Sarfanguaq past by packraft, but hiking on the shore is e...

  • near Ilulissat, Avannaata (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    3.55mi
    Elevation +
    486f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofIlulissat (Greenland). Yellow route Photo ofIlulissat (Greenland). Yellow route Photo ofIlulissat (Greenland). Yellow route

    A short hike on the coast with amazing views of the ice coming from the Fjord Easy trail, just follow the yellow dots

    j'ai fait cette randonnée en 2018 le glacier était nettement plus chargé , plusieurs points de vue sur le vélage des ice...
    jean-pierre Boudin
  • Igaliku - Waterfalls

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    near Igaliku, Kujalleq (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    8.70mi
    Elevation +
    1430f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofIgaliku - Waterfalls Photo ofIgaliku - Waterfalls Photo ofIgaliku - Waterfalls

    Another beatyfull day hike from Igaliku. From the cemetery (just before entering Igaliku when coming from the Kings Road) you see a sign pole saying: "Waterfalls". From here you follow the red spots, up through the saddl...

  • Official UFO Trail

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    near Sisimiut, Qeqqata (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    5.14mi
    Elevation +
    1076f
    TrailRank
    41| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofOfficial UFO Trail Photo ofOfficial UFO Trail Photo ofOfficial UFO Trail

    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 i...

    Flot tur og let at følge på trods af smeltevand.
    Kenneth Navntoft
  • Igaliku - Lake and Plateau

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    near Igaliku, Kujalleq (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    10.65mi
    Elevation +
    1385f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofIgaliku - Lake and Plateau Photo ofIgaliku - Lake and Plateau Photo ofIgaliku - Lake and Plateau

    Maybe one of the most beautiful and varied tours that you can make in a day. Follow the sign pole towards “Lake and Plateau”, from the road opposite the cabins at the Igaliku Country Hotel. The gravel road leads out of t...

  • near Ilimanaq, GL.05 (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    5.46mi
    Elevation +
    358f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofKangia Ice Fjord from Ilimanaq to the Fjord Photo ofKangia Ice Fjord from Ilimanaq to the Fjord Photo ofKangia Ice Fjord from Ilimanaq to the Fjord

    Trail from Ilimanaq to the Kangia Ice Fjord. First 4 or 5 kilometres it is a marked trail, the remaining part is cross country which is not a problem, but can be a bit wet when crossing some smaller streams (gaiters migh...

  • near Narsarsuaq, Kujalleq (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    6.94mi
    Elevation +
    1060f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofNarsarsuaq (Greenland). Flower Valley and Kiattut Glacier Photo ofNarsarsuaq (Greenland). Flower Valley and Kiattut Glacier Photo ofNarsarsuaq (Greenland). Flower Valley and Kiattut Glacier

    We had this tour with Tasermiut ( https://tasermiutgreenland.com/ ) . They pick up us at our hotel (Narsarsuaq) and drive till the stating point. Easy trail almost flat, just a steepy part at the end. The guide ( Eva ) ...

  • Sermermiut

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    near Ilulissat, Avannaata (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    6.55mi
    Elevation +
    1253f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofSermermiut Photo ofSermermiut Photo ofSermermiut

    Full circle hike to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ilulissat Ice Fjord, through Sermermiut valley. Contains some steep areas, otherwise rather moderate.

  • Nanortalik, Greenland

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    near Nanortalik, Kujalleq (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    7.23mi
    Elevation +
    899f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofNanortalik, Greenland Photo ofNanortalik, Greenland Photo ofNanortalik, Greenland

    Walk around the mountains around Nanortalik. We didn't know the area much and we had limited time, but we found beautiful places and great views of the area.

  • Official Palasip Qaqqaa Trail

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    near Sisimiut, Qeqqata (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    3.27mi
    Elevation +
    1575f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofOfficial Palasip Qaqqaa Trail Photo ofOfficial Palasip Qaqqaa Trail Photo ofOfficial Palasip Qaqqaa Trail

    Challenging 5.2km return 551m max altitude Named for local priests who used to climb to the summit to keep an eye out for re-supply ships, Palasip Qaqqaa (Palasi = priest, Qaqqaa = mountain) is one of the classic da...

  • near Qassiarsuk, Kujalleq (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    12.84mi
    Elevation +
    1411f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofNarsarsuaq (Greenland) hike + kayak in Tasiusaq Photo ofNarsarsuaq (Greenland) hike + kayak in Tasiusaq Photo ofNarsarsuaq (Greenland) hike + kayak in Tasiusaq

    The tour is organised by Tasermiut ( https://tasermiutgreenland.com/ ) They started from their own hostel in Qassiarsuq but they offered a pick up at our hotel in Narsarsuaq and the transfer with a Zodiac to cross the Fj...

  • Kuannit Disko Island

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    near Qeqertarsuaq, Avannaata (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    6.97mi
    Elevation +
    266f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofKuannit Disko Island Photo ofKuannit Disko Island

    Kuannit is located approximately 5 km east of Qeqertarsuaq and it is here that we find the beautiful basalt columns. Kuannit is not only beautiful but the nature is also very lush with lots of different flowers, mosses a...

  • Official Ice Ridge Trail

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    near Kangerlussuaq, Qeqqata (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    14.84mi
    Elevation +
    1322f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofOfficial Ice Ridge Trail Photo ofOfficial Ice Ridge Trail Photo ofOfficial Ice Ridge Trail

    A 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. Althoug...

  • near Narsarsuaq, Kujalleq (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    4.41mi
    Elevation +
    1870f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofGreenland-Narsarsuaq-Mellanlandet 17. júní 14 Photo ofGreenland-Narsarsuaq-Mellanlandet 17. júní 14 Photo ofGreenland-Narsarsuaq-Mellanlandet 17. júní 14

    This trail is up to the mountain above Narsarsuaq towards "Mellanlandet". I dont have the name of the mountain. There was no marked trail on the way up and the birchscrub was not easy to go through, but I found a footpat...

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