Explore Longyearbyen's backyard by hiking to the top of Sarkofagen, a high point overlooking town. Then, descend from Sarkofagen by hiking across the…

a somewhat isolated mountain in Arctic, around 11 nautical miles (20 km) south of Mount Yakovlev in the Russkiye Mountains of Queen Maud Land.

Experiencing the unique Arctic landscape from a mountain top. Surrounded by a magnificent vie in all directions, this is a hike you should not miss!

Try this 3.1-mile out-and-back trail near Longyearbyen, Svalbard. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 16 min to complete.

In Nybyen we prepare for the hike and start by crossing the meltwater river nearby. Then we start on the ascent of the eastern slope of Sarkofagen. After a ...

Sarkofagen is one of the characteristic mountains around Longyearbyen, and from the top you will be able to see the town from a bird's eye view.

On this hike, we will experience wonderful scenery, discover cultural heritage, and learn about Svalbard's natural history on this hike. Terms & Conditions ...

Explore a fascinating glacier world close to town with meltwater channels, mountains and moraines. We start by moving towards the mountain Sarkofagen ...

Elevation: 519 meters, 1703 feet ; Peak Type, Sub-Peak, subsidiary to Lars Hiertafjellet ; Latitude/Longitude (WGS84), 78.190164, 15.563568 (Dec Deg) 78° 11' 25'' ...