Cicerone Trekking in Greenland – The Arctic Circle Trail

Praktische wandelgids/trekkinggids van the Arctic Circle Trail op Groenland. van Kangerlussuaq naar Sisimiut.

The longest waymarked trail in Greenland, the Arctic Circle Trail runs from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut – both with airport access. The route traverses remote, empty, silent and stunningly scenic arctic tundra. There are excellent opportunities to see animals, birds and wild flowers and enjoy the use of free canoes and simple, free huts for shelter.
Greenland is the largest island on Earth and one of the most sparsely populated regions on the planet and the bulk of it lies north of the Arctic Circle. At just over 100 miles long, and taking 7 to 10 days to complete, the Arctic Circle Trail crosses the largest ice-free patch of West Greenland and is an excellent way to experience this unique wilderness.
This guide offers all the information experienced backpackers will need to walk this waymarked route, with its even spread of free huts (and canoes!) along the way.
includes an optional extension to the ice cap and ascent of two nearby summits
illustrated with detailed HARVEY map extracts and colour photography
with town plans of Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq.

An essential guidebook for anyone walking the Arctic Circle Trail. At just over 100 miles long, and taking 7 to 10 days to complete, the Arctic Circle Trail crosses the largest ice-free patch of West Greenland. This splendid trekking route, lying 25-30 miles north of the Arctic Circle runs from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut – both with airport access.

The Arctic Circle Trail is unusual in that it is mostly along a trodden path from start to finish, equipped with basic huts at regular intervals and ‘wild’ tent pitches wherever you can find a suitable space on the ground.

Anyone taking advantage of all the huts will spend nine days on the trail. The distance can be extended to run all the way from the ice cap to Sisimiut.

The Arctic Circle Trail is very remote, with few other hikers on the trail, so it is not recommended for a first-time hiker, but it suitable for anyone who has previous experience of being self-sufficient for several days on a trail.

Trekking in Greenland offers all the information experienced hikers will need to walk this waymarked route.

includes an optional extension to the ice cap and ascent of two nearby summits
illustrated with detailed HARVEY map extracts and colour photography
with town plans of Sisimiut and Kangerlussuaq

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