Sisimiut Hikes
Sisimiut is one of the more well-known hiking destinations in Greenland. Hikes range from easy to challenging and reveal a stunning diversity of landscapes and views.
Town Walks
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Art Walk
Easy | A 4km walk to see some of the best artworks in Sisimiut.
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Geology Soundwalk
Easy | Geology audio tour along Sisimiut’s most beautiful road
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Nature Walks
Easy | 3 short walks to explore the wildflowers found in Sisimiut
Day Hikes
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Assaqutaq Trail
Challenging | One way | 9.8km | Jul, Aug, Sep only
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Kangerluarsunnguaq Trail
Easy | Loop | 7.9km | All year | MTB suitable
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Nasaasaaq Trails
Challenging | Out-and-back | ~6km | Jul, Aug, Sep only
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Nattoralinnguup Tasia Trail
Easy | Out-and-back | 4.3km | Winter with snowshoes
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Niuiarfiup Trail
Moderate | Out-and-back | 8.6km | Winter with snowshoes
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Oqummiannguaq Trail
Moderate | Loop | 15.6km | Winter with snowshoes
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Palasip Qaqqaa Trail
Challenging | Out-and-back | 5.2km | Winter with snowshoes
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UFO Trail
Challenging | Out-and-back | 16.6km | Winter with snowshoes
Multi-day hikes
The Arctic Circle Trail
Location: Kangerlussuaq – Sisimiut
This 160 – 180 km long, very remote trail follows in the footsteps of the Inuit and traverses the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Aasivissuit – Nipisat area.
It is suitable for experienced, multi-day hikers ONLY who have strong navigation skills, know first aid, and who carry a two-way emergency communication device with them.