Stage 1 of 8 · Arctic Circle Trail
Sisimiut → Km 20, near Kangerluarsuk Tulleq Nord
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- Kangerluarsuk Tulleq Syd· unstaffed hut km 18.7 · on the line
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Start
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Sisimiut
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-01
About 0 min in
20.0 km remaining
+493 m remaining
Access
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Paarnaqutit
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-01
About 0 min in
20.0 km remaining
+493 m remaining
Climb
1.8 km
172 m climb
3.1 km at 5.6% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 30 min in
18.2 km remaining
+485 m remaining
Climb
7.5 km
227 m climb
4.8 km at 4.7% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 2h 07m in
12.5 km remaining
+321 m remaining
Descent
13.2 km
341 m descent
3.0 km at 11.2% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 3h 43m in
6.8 km remaining
+102 m remaining
Climb
16.7 km
78 m climb
1.5 km at 5.2% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 4h 42m in
3.3 km remaining
+89 m remaining
Finish
20.0 km
Km 20, near Kangerluarsuk Tulleq Nord
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-01
About 5h 38m in
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Start: Sisimiut
No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.
End: Km 20, near Kangerluarsuk Tulleq Nord
No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sisimiut → km 16.4 (43m) 35–377m | 16.4 km | +422m / -450m | 4h 38m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 16.4 (43m) → Km 20, near Kangerluarsuk Tulleq Nord 43–131m | 3.6 km | +99m / -14m | 59 min | 📈 Climbing |
| Total | 20.0 km | +493m / -437m | 5h 38m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 19% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Arctic Circle Trail Stage 1: Sisimiut → Km 20, near Kangerluarsuk Tulleq Nord is usually best from July to August. Snow is likely at the high point (380 m) in October to May.
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (28 m) and the highest point (380 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| High point, day / night | -12°/-18° | -14°/-20° | -12°/-19° | -5°/-11° | 2°/-4° | 9°/2° | 13°/5° | 11°/4° | 5°/0° | -1°/-5° | -5°/-10° | -8°/-13° |
| Low point, day / night | -8°/-15° | -10°/-17° | -9°/-16° | -2°/-9° | 5°/-1° | 13°/5° | 16°/8° | 14°/7° | 8°/3° | 3°/-2° | -2°/-7° | -4°/-10° |
| Rain, mm | 31 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 68 | 69 | 52 | 44 | 32 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Possible | – | – | Possible | Likely | Likely | Likely |
| Daylight | 3 h 50 | 7 h 58 | 11 h 31 | 15 h 24 | 19 h 32 | 24 h | 22 h 17 | 17 h 17 | 13 h 20 | 9 h 39 | 5 h 39 | 1 h 54 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 20.0 km, 493m ascent, max altitude 379.7m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestWater source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 1972 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Sisimiut to Km 20, near Kangerluarsuk Tulleq Nord (20.0 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
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