Stage 7 of 8 · Arctic Circle Trail

Km 130 → Gl. Leir.

Distance
36.5 km
Ascent
+559 m
Descent
-643 m
Est. Time
9h 54m
Altitude
33–325 m
Type
point-to-point
⛰️ Rolling Hills🌲 Lowland📏 Ultra Distance

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Huts along this stage

Mapped in OpenStreetMap within 300 m of the line. TrailSplits has not checked whether they are open, sleep walkers or take bookings: ask each one.

  • Katiffik· unstaffed hut km 0.2 · 90 m from the line
  • Hundesø· unstaffed hut km 19.8 · 60 m from the line

Route briefing

What comes next

Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.

10 route events
  1. Start

    0 m

    Km 130

    Start

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-01

    About 0 min in

    36.5 km remaining

    +559 m remaining

  2. Climb

    160 m

    137 m climb

    1.7 km at 8.0% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 3 min in

    36.3 km remaining

    +559 m remaining

  3. Climb

    2.5 km

    74 m climb

    2.0 km at 3.7% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 41 min in

    33.9 km remaining

    +433 m remaining

  4. Descent

    12.4 km

    94 m descent

    1.9 km at 4.9% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 3h 23m in

    24.0 km remaining

    +255 m remaining

  5. Descent

    22.3 km

    193 m descent

    4.2 km at 4.6% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 6h 03m in

    14.2 km remaining

    +163 m remaining

  6. Climb

    26.5 km

    94 m climb

    3.0 km at 3.1% average

    OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01

    About 7h 11m in

    10.0 km remaining

    +163 m remaining

  7. Finish

    36.5 km

    Gl. Leir.

    Finish

    Route geometry · source 2026-04-01

    About 9h 54m in

    0 m remaining

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36.5 km Distance559 m Climb9h 54m Est. time325 m High pointEPIC Difficulty
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Start: Km 130

No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.

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Getting Out

Gl. Leir. (bus stop)

95m from trail end · ~1 min walk

Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Km 130 → km 4.6 (323m)
130–323m
4.6 km+213m / -20m1h 27m📈 Climbing
km 4.6 (323m) → km 26.6 (37m)
36–323m
22.1 km+218m / -504m5h 45m📉 Descending
km 26.6 (37m) → Gl. Leir.
37–132m
9.8 km+177m / -167m2h 41m🏃 Highly Runnable
Total36.5 km+559m / -643m9h 54m

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Est. Finish Time
5h 12m
Calories
2,808 kcal
Water Needed
4.1 L
Effort Distance
45.3 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (234g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated. 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
15 m/km
Gentle profile
↑ 559m ↓ 643m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (96%) Easy Grade (4%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈58% paved · ≈42% unpaved
Mixed paved & unpaved

Estimated for the full route from the 19% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Arctic Circle Trail Stage 7: Km 130 → Gl. Leir. is usually best from June to August. Snow is likely at the high point (325 m) in October to April.

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Weather by month

Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (32 m) and the highest point (325 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.

Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorPoorPoorMixedGoodGoodGoodMixedPoorPoorPoor
High point, day / night-13°/-20°-13°/-21°-11°/-19°-4°/-11°6°/-2°13°/5°14°/6°12°/4°6°/0°0°/-5°-6°/-12°-9°/-16°
Low point, day / night-12°/-20°-12°/-20°-9°/-17°-1°/-9°8°/0°15°/6°16°/7°14°/5°8°/1°2°/-4°-4°/-11°-8°/-16°
Rain, mm171110121720375040232217
Snow at high pointLikelyLikelyLikelyLikelyPossible–––PossibleLikelyLikelyLikely
Daylight3 h 517 h 5911 h 3115 h 2419 h 3224 h22 h 1517 h 1713 h 209 h 395 h 391 h 56

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

Exit routes not verified

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.

Mapped high point: 325 m, approximately 4.6 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

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 36.5 km, 559m ascent, max altitude 325.3m, ~10h duration.

Essential 5 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 3465 kcal burn
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
Recommended 5 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    10h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Logistics

This route runs from Km 130 to Gl. Leir. (36.5 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Km 130
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Gl. Leir.
🚌 Gl. Leir. (95m)

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Route data from OpenStreetMap © contributors, licensed under ODbL. Updated 2026-04-01.