The Best Trails in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

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  • Tuna Glaciar

    Snowmobile
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    near Pyramiden, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    77.68mi
    Elevation +
    2178f
    TrailRank
    47| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTuna Glaciar Photo ofTuna Glaciar Photo ofTuna Glaciar

    Route to Tuna glacier with stop at Hilmar's Hunting place and returning stooping at frozen waterfall.

    Bonita ruta
    Mr Hunter
  • Norway Svalbard Day 5 Ausflanke

    Backcountry Ski
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    near Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    7.89mi
    Elevation +
    4528f
    TrailRank
    44
    Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 5 Ausflanke Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 5 Ausflanke Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 5 Ausflanke

    We had problems on the coast for landing. There was a high wall of ice difficult to pass. Then we skied up on the glacier up to a steep wall before de saddle. From the saddle we continued in short turns to the summit. Fr...

  • KAPP SCHULTZ

    Snowmobile
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    near Nybyen, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    39.78mi
    Elevation +
    3114f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofKAPP SCHULTZ Photo ofKAPP SCHULTZ Photo ofKAPP SCHULTZ

    From Longyearbyen through easy terrain until you reach Fredheim, an old trappers station. If there is no ice you have to cross by the mountain to Kapp Schultz and then it gets a little bit more difficult. But you get the...

    Bonita ruta
    Mr Hunter
  • Norway Svalbard Day 2 Konowfjellet

    Backcountry Ski
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    near Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    7.21mi
    Elevation +
    2451f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 2 Konowfjellet Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 2 Konowfjellet Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 2 Konowfjellet

    Disembark at glacier Gaftlebreen. We skied up along the eastern side of the glacier and then turn on the right up to a safe saddle. There we took skis off and put on crampons to get to the summit. Great landscape views a...

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  • Norway Svalbard Day 6 Daudmanen

    Backcountry Ski
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    near Barentsburg, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    8.32mi
    Elevation +
    2559f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 6 Daudmanen Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 6 Daudmanen Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 6 Daudmanen

    We start soon on a snowy and cold day. We go straigh on the glaciar towards the upper part. We get to the saddle . Weather is not good and lots on icy slopes. 2 people slide on the icy slopes and guide decides to put cra...

  • Norway Svalbard Day 4 Feiringfiellet

    Backcountry Ski
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    near Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    7.39mi
    Elevation +
    4790f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 4 Feiringfiellet Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 4 Feiringfiellet Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 4 Feiringfiellet

    We landed early with the promise of a sunny day.We then started to ski up quite steep towards a saddle. Up there weather was cold and windy. Slope turned stepy and icy. We put skis on the rock sack and walk. After passin...

  • Day 1 Svalbard Bade Topan lillyhodefyorden

    Backcountry Ski
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    near Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    8.01mi
    Elevation +
    2467f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofDay 1 Svalbard Bade Topan lillyhodefyorden Photo ofDay 1 Svalbard Bade Topan lillyhodefyorden Photo ofDay 1 Svalbard Bade Topan lillyhodefyorden

    We take zodiacs and land at the glacier. Ski up the glacier easy soft going up. Get to a col and them short slope to the top. On the way down we go on a hill to see the magnificent views to the bay. Incredible sunny day ...

  • Norway Svalbard Day 3 Nobilefjellet

    Backcountry Ski
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    near Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    6.20mi
    Elevation +
    2244f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 3 Nobilefjellet Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 3 Nobilefjellet Photo ofNorway Svalbard Day 3 Nobilefjellet

    After landing we skied up in a glacier quite soft slope up. After aprox 3 km we took the glacier on the left. We ket walking up until we got to a sadle. From there we went for the peak on the right. Time was cloudy, wind...

  • Longyearbyen (Svalbard)

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    near Haugen, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    7.30mi
    Elevation +
    2083f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofLongyearbyen (Svalbard) Photo ofLongyearbyen (Svalbard) Photo ofLongyearbyen (Svalbard)

    Excursion did with Martin from Svalbard Wildlife Adventures. The tour was supposed to go to the Foxfonna Glacier but due to bad weather conditions the guide changed the trail The first part was steepy but after that alm...

  • Day 3 Svalbard Lowzoufjella 738 and 735

    Backcountry Ski
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    near Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    7.36mi
    Elevation +
    3251f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofDay 3 Svalbard Lowzoufjella 738 and 735 Photo ofDay 3 Svalbard Lowzoufjella 738 and 735 Photo ofDay 3 Svalbard Lowzoufjella 738 and 735

    Wetlanding at the base of glacier. We go on it until we take a slope the right side. Go steep to the ridge and in a couple of saddls to the first summit. We aki down to the glacier and go foe a second round. After the co...

  • Day 2 Svalbard Bienaimetoppane

    Backcountry Ski
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    near Barentsburg, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    8.31mi
    Elevation +
    2520f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofDay 2 Svalbard Bienaimetoppane Photo ofDay 2 Svalbard Bienaimetoppane Photo ofDay 2 Svalbard Bienaimetoppane

    Long flat walk to start (and also on the way back) through the glacier’s morraines. Then step slope to the left and we get big slopes on. Go long to the summit with beautiful ridge. Great slope down. Enjoy!!

  • Trollsteinen hike

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    near Nybyen, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    8.64mi
    Elevation +
    2572f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTrollsteinen hike Photo ofTrollsteinen hike Photo ofTrollsteinen hike

    A 15km round trip, magnificent views of glaciers and mountains. You walk twice on the glacier going up and twice afin to come back. We used Svalbard wildlife expedition- Guide : Theresa . They give you food to heat and i...

  • Longyearbyen to Barentsburg

    Snowmobile
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    near Haugen, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    35.50mi
    Elevation +
    3799f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLongyearbyen to Barentsburg Photo ofLongyearbyen to Barentsburg Photo ofLongyearbyen to Barentsburg

    This was the one way portion of a round trip from Longyearbyen to Bartenzberg via snow machines. We were a group of 10 with 8 machines and one safety trailer. The weather was difficult with near white out conditions abov...

  • Day 4 Svalbard Olsenfiellet

    Backcountry Ski
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    near Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    8.71mi
    Elevation +
    3258f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofDay 4 Svalbard Olsenfiellet Photo ofDay 4 Svalbard Olsenfiellet Photo ofDay 4 Svalbard Olsenfiellet

    Landing in the side of a Glacier. Them we go on it till we turn on a slope to the left. Follow a huge glacier up to the top. We go down on a coloir to the shore again.

  • Hiking to a small mountain

    Hiking
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    near Nybyen, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    4.21mi
    Elevation +
    1293f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofHiking to a small mountain Photo ofHiking to a small mountain Photo ofHiking to a small mountain

    Hiking for watching all the city and surroundings, with very low temperature and a lot of snow. Very nice. We departure from Coal Miners Cabin, walk a little bit around and went to the city for starting climbing up

  • Day 5 Svalbard Area Daudmannen

    Backcountry Ski
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    near Barentsburg, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    7.90mi
    Elevation +
    1335f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofDay 5 Svalbard Area Daudmannen Photo ofDay 5 Svalbard Area Daudmannen Photo ofDay 5 Svalbard Area Daudmannen

    We go on the glacier to a Col and then down the other side (weather was no good to try the summit). Follow a quite fkat couloir to the sea. Them long walk back on the coast. Lots of wild life!!

  • Svalbard - hike i Todalen

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    near Haugen, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    12.78mi
    Elevation +
    1850f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSvalbard - hike i Todalen Photo ofSvalbard - hike i Todalen Photo ofSvalbard - hike i Todalen

    Did it on a rainy and windy day - a safe walk. You should vist Gruve 5 in Endalen before going to Todalen

  • Svalbard - Fuglefjellet

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    near Nybyen, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    5.57mi
    Elevation +
    1637f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSvalbard - Fuglefjellet Photo ofSvalbard - Fuglefjellet Photo ofSvalbard - Fuglefjellet

    Bring some kind of light shoes for crossing the river. Really steep climbing up - I wouldn't like to do it with 25 kg backpack

  • LONGYEARBYEN TO BARENTZBURG TRIP

    Snowmobile
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    near Haugen, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    81.49mi
    Elevation +
    7178f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofLONGYEARBYEN TO BARENTZBURG TRIP Photo ofLONGYEARBYEN TO BARENTZBURG TRIP Photo ofLONGYEARBYEN TO BARENTZBURG TRIP

    This was a snow machine trip on the well traveled path from the town of Longyearbyen to Barentzburg. Date of trip was April 27, Average temp -2C, wind at 5m/s, clear and crisp. Snow conditions and trail conditions ideal....

  • Svalbard - Trollsteinen

    Hiking
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    near Nybyen, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    7.03mi
    Elevation +
    2608f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofSvalbard - Trollsteinen Photo ofSvalbard - Trollsteinen Photo ofSvalbard - Trollsteinen

    Classic Longyearbyen hike. If you have polar bear protection (a rifle) and this track on your GPS, it is quite an easy walk. Just take care at the east side of the gletcher, where you probably will have to cross a sma...

  • From Longyearbyen to Pyramiden 2022

    Snowmobile
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    near Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    87.54mi
    Elevation +
    6647f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofFrom Longyearbyen to Pyramiden 2022 Photo ofFrom Longyearbyen to Pyramiden 2022 Photo ofFrom Longyearbyen to Pyramiden 2022

    The long route from Longyearbyen to Pyramiden made on April 2022. Tempelfjorden was not secure for crossing. About 6 hours driving with many stops for taking pictures Secure route, no so much difficult. Stop in the...

  • To Barentsburg

    Snowmobile
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    near Barentsburg, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    87.15mi
    Elevation +
    7080f
    TrailRank
    22

    Trip to Barentsburg in snowmobile. The route could be changed due snow or weather conditions. Ask before doing it

  • From Pyramidem to Longyearbyen 2022

    Snowmobile
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    near Pyramiden, Svalbard (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
    Distance
    85.40mi
    Elevation +
    5413f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofFrom Pyramidem to Longyearbyen 2022 Photo ofFrom Pyramidem to Longyearbyen 2022 Photo ofFrom Pyramidem to Longyearbyen 2022

    The long route fromPyramiden to Longyearbyen made on April 2022. Tempelfjorden was not secure for crossing. About 6 hours driving with many stops for taking pictures Secure route, no so much difficult. Stop in the ...

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