The Best Trails in Greenland

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  • near Ilulissat, Avannaata (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    3.55mi
    Elevation +
    486f
    TrailRank
    34
    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

  • Official Palasip Qaqqaa Trail

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    near Sisimiut, Qeqqata (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    3.27mi
    Elevation +
    1575f
    TrailRank
    33
    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 Igaliku, Kujalleq (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    14.68nm
    Elevation +
    1079f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofGreenland-Igaliku(Garðar) 16. júní 14 Photo ofGreenland-Igaliku(Garðar) 16. júní 14 Photo ofGreenland-Igaliku(Garðar) 16. júní 14

    On our way to the village Igaliku (Garðar) we sailed to the Qooqqut fjord to look at the many magnificent icebergs in the fjord. From the pier at Itilleq we had a easy walk to Igaliku There is a great hiking terrain arou...

  • Qassiarsuk - Nunataaq - Tasiusaq

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    near Qassiarsuk, Kujalleq (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    8.27mi
    Elevation +
    1050f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofQassiarsuk - Nunataaq - Tasiusaq Photo ofQassiarsuk - Nunataaq - Tasiusaq Photo ofQassiarsuk - Nunataaq - Tasiusaq

    Using the marked track starting at Nunataaq. Some tricky sections after that but nothing our 5 year old couldn’t do.

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  • Tasermiut-Tupaassat-Kangikitsoq

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    near Kangikitsoq, Kujalleq (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    15.09mi
    Elevation +
    2270f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofTasermiut-Tupaassat-Kangikitsoq Photo ofTasermiut-Tupaassat-Kangikitsoq Photo ofTasermiut-Tupaassat-Kangikitsoq

    An awesome but very hard hike in the most amazing landscape. The first 1.5 km of the track is missing.

  • From Kangersuneq to Nuuk

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    near Neriunaq, Sermersooq (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    81.53mi
    Elevation +
    10010f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofFrom Kangersuneq to Nuuk Photo ofFrom Kangersuneq to Nuuk Photo ofFrom Kangersuneq to Nuuk

    Go also to www.christener.ch/kapi This is a route, not a track! It follows the recommended hiking route in both maps Nuuk and Nuuk Kapisillit Austmannadalen. Be aware that you have to find your way! We used the GPS ro...

  • near Narsarsuaq, Kujalleq (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    4.30mi
    Elevation +
    282f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNarsarsuaq to Flower Valley campsite Photo ofNarsarsuaq to Flower Valley campsite Photo ofNarsarsuaq to Flower Valley campsite

    An easy walk mainly on dirt roads to the camp site. There's a glacier river nearby and plenty of drinking water sources.

  • Illerfissalik

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    near Igaliku, Kujalleq (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    16.82mi
    Elevation +
    6165f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofIllerfissalik Photo ofIllerfissalik Photo ofIllerfissalik

    The ascent was very steep and loose - especially between 1100-1500 meters. Scrambling and almost climbing by the end. The descent was very nice and less steep. Next time I’ll go up and down by my descent-route. If there...

  • Ilulissat Oqaatsut

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    near Ilulissat, Qaasuitsup (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    13.35mi
    Elevation +
    1112f
    TrailRank
    30| Rating 5.0

    solo backpacking ... I did it there and back ... but there is a chance to get boat for one way. 2 days

    genial, wahrscheinlich einer der schönsten trails der welt - riesige eisberge schwimmen vorbei und wale pusten ihre font...
    BenjaminScheuer
    Done on June 26th, 2018 The path is well marked with orange. There is a wooden gateway over the most difficult ford. The...
    fabienne.polzl
  • Greenland: Praestefjorden to Nuuk

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    near Qarajat, Sermersooq (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    88.18mi
    Elevation +
    10466f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofGreenland: Praestefjorden to Nuuk Photo ofGreenland: Praestefjorden to Nuuk Photo ofGreenland: Praestefjorden to Nuuk

    This is a bushwhack. There is no trail. The trek took 7.5 days and is roughly 90-100 miles depending on how often you reroute. The terrain is quite varied and never easy going. The tussocks and bogs cover roughly 50% of ...

  • Apussuit

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    near Kangerluarsuk, Qeqqata (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    5.78mi
    Elevation +
    2999f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofApussuit Photo ofApussuit Photo ofApussuit

    Summer hike to mountain cabin Apussuit. Last part of the hike was on the snow. Hiking poles recommended. Lower part of the hike hike included fording.

  • near Qassiarsuk, Kujalleq (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    15.37mi
    Elevation +
    3386f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofGreenland Tassiusaq Bay Nunataaq 4-SEP-2011 Photo ofGreenland Tassiusaq Bay Nunataaq 4-SEP-2011 Photo ofGreenland Tassiusaq Bay Nunataaq 4-SEP-2011

    Easy track from Qassiarsuq to Tassiusak bay, where you can make kayaking in the bay, around the icebergs. The way is through Nunataaq, a centenary farm in this wonderful place.

  • Official Assaqutaq Trail

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    near Assaqutaq, Qeqqata (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    6.39mi
    Elevation +
    1168f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofOfficial Assaqutaq Trail Photo ofOfficial Assaqutaq Trail Photo ofOfficial Assaqutaq Trail

    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 initi...

  • Sermilik

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    near Qíngeq, Østgrønland (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    35.55mi
    Elevation +
    5190f
    TrailRank
    27

    In August 2007 I had the good fortune to be a member of a group of hikers doing a four day trek along the shores of the majestic Sermilik fjord in Eastern Greenland. We flew into Kulusuk airport, were transported by spee...

  • Official TACAN Trail

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    near Kangerlussuaq, Qeqqata (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    3.42mi
    Elevation +
    1073f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofOfficial TACAN Trail Photo ofOfficial TACAN Trail Photo ofOfficial TACAN Trail

    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 lon...

  • Official Oqummiannguaq Trail

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    near Sisimiut, Qeqqata (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    9.65mi
    Elevation +
    994f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofOfficial Oqummiannguaq Trail Photo ofOfficial Oqummiannguaq Trail Photo ofOfficial Oqummiannguaq Trail

    Moderate 15.6 km loop 219m max altitude 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 differe...

  • Grenlandija Ski Kite Booat Trip 2016.04.01-20

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    near Qaarsut, Qaasuitsup (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    318.62mi
    Elevation +
    33750f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofGrenlandija Ski Kite Booat Trip 2016.04.01-20 Photo ofGrenlandija Ski Kite Booat Trip 2016.04.01-20 Photo ofGrenlandija Ski Kite Booat Trip 2016.04.01-20

    Name: 2016-04-01 16:21Start time: 04/01/2016 16:22Finish time: 04/01/2016 16:22Distance: 0km (00:00)Moving time: 00:00Average speed: 1,9km/hAvg. Speed Mov.: 3,7km/hMax. Speed: 0km/hMinimum altitude: 89mMaximum altitude: ...

  • Ilimanaq Qasigiannguit

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    near Claushavn, Qaasuitsup (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    45.32mi
    Elevation +
    4921f
    TrailRank
    27

    Solo backpacking ... actually I passed Qasigiannguit and continued father and make little loop to get back to Qasigiannguit. So name for track is not accurate ;) 5 days

  • near Kangerlussuaq, Qeqqata (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    7.01mi
    Elevation +
    1414f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofKangerlusuaq (Greenland). Viewpoint Photo ofKangerlusuaq (Greenland). Viewpoint Photo ofKangerlusuaq (Greenland). Viewpoint

    Easy hike, on the road first, than on an unpaved road after the bridge. Very nice views on the airport/town and on the valley on the other side, up to the ice cap

  • Greenland Igaliku 05-SEP-11

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    near Igaliku, Kujalleq (Grenlandia)
    Distance
    5.92mi
    Elevation +
    1421f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofGreenland Igaliku 05-SEP-11 Photo ofGreenland Igaliku 05-SEP-11 Photo ofGreenland Igaliku 05-SEP-11

    The track starts in Itillek, where the boat left us. From there we took the easy King´s tRoad direction to the nice Igaliku town. The rest of the track is a half day hinking around the town, including visiting some old E...

  • Official Lake Ferguson Trail

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    near Kangerlussuaq, Qeqqata (Groenlandia)
    Distance
    2.60mi
    Elevation +
    328f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofOfficial Lake Ferguson Trail Photo ofOfficial Lake Ferguson Trail Photo ofOfficial Lake Ferguson Trail

    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 simpl...

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