From Eqalugaarniarfik Hut, very experienced hikers can elect to do the more challenging and navigationally difficult Southern Route. However, most people continue along the original route – ascending to another ridgeline with views of distant mountains and large lakes. The trail then meanders into a broad valley where two huts offer shelter—one small and perched on a hillside, the other larger and located beside a lake.
After crossing a wide river and skirting the lake’s edge, the trail climbs a low ridge along the mountain base. Some sections here are overgrown or boggy, making navigation tricky, but the general direction along the valley toward the Nerumaq Hut is obvious.
The stretch through Nerumaq Valley has dense willow scrub, swampy terrain, and multiple river crossings, with conditions changing based on recent weather. Upon reaching Kangerluarsuk Tulleq, you can either stay on the main trail toward a hilltop hut or detour to a larger hut by the fjord, though no marked path leads there.
The final day’s hike is both strenuous and rewarding. The trail hugs the southern edge of the fjord, navigating bogs and rivers before ascending the steep incline known as Murder Hill. From the top, the path undulates through a high valley, offering breathtaking views of the Nasaasaaq Mountain range. A sharp descent leads into Sisimiut, marking the end of your trail. Alternatively, you can take the Oqummiannguaq Trail, a scenic route through verdant valleys that avoids the ATV track into town.
