the area is hilly and it is easy to walk in. There are many lakes of various sizes. The dry climate makes it easy to walk even 3 - 500 m above sea level. On hikes in this area fording is rarely necessary. As there are only a few special marks in the area it can be difficult to orientate. The lakes are the main characteristics in the area.
 
 

the climate is very dry. As the sunlight is very intense the evaporation is very high - especially on south slopes. These seem very barren and parched. This is also characteristic for the valleys Sandflugtsdalen and Ørkendalen where you can find areas with shifting sand, sand hills and lyme grass. The way to the ice cap goes through Ørkendalen and the road/wheel track east-north east. The sand has been grinded from Greenland's bedrock and deposited at the end of "dead" glaciers (glaciers that do not reach to the sea). The melt water river in Sandflugtdalen Akuliarusiarsuup Kuua (Watson River) brings large amounts of sand and silt. This can make quicksands, so do not ford. The water is very cold, streaming from under the ice it is approx. 0,5 C. Musk oxen can often be seen on the south side of the river. The ice cap is around 50 - 60 m high and is very impressive to look at.
 
 

means "land of the little hills" and are a number of small hills 5 - 700 m above sea level with steep sides between two glaciers. During the summer the area around point 575 close to the ice cap is not very suitable for ordinary hillwalkers. Meltwater makes it very difficult to cross the rivers but by means of ice axes, rope, straps and anti skids and many detours it is possible to reach the point. Expeditions crossing the ice cap climb down from the ice at this point.
 
 

. Follow the road towards the ice cap and turn left at Sugarloaf where the road forks. Take bearing of a hollow in the northern lying hills. The route is quite demanding and you should choose the easiest way to the hollow - just remember to keep a northern course. The first target is the brook between the lake Sanningasoq and the lake Aajuitsup Tasia where you can camp. At the brook there is a red/white mark (1996) where the brook can be passed. Having passed the brook walk around the lake Aajuitsup Tasia on its northern banks. The hike continues along the valley and the edge of the ice. The terrain rises through a valley with many beautiful waterfalls. From here you reach a lake which you follow until you reach a small melt-water river. If it is possible to cross the river at the red/white mark (1996) you can continue some kilometres in northeastern direction to a large waterfall under the Isunngua glacier and camp here. After the detour you walk back to the lake and cross the melt-water river and from here you continue in northwestern direction along the small river and four small lakes which you follow on the left side. The ground is rising. At some spots there are very steep sides towards the lakes. At Israndssøen, the lake at the edge of the ice cap, there are good camping possibilities. If you continue after the Israndssøen it gets difficult to orientate. From the south end of the lake you take bearing of a col in southwest direction. Approx. halfway over the col there is a mark on the rock face. Pass the col and walk between two small lakes. After the lakes the terrain gets more demanding and there are some tough up's and down's over ridges and valleys until the foot of the point 581-mountain. From the top of point 581 you can see all the way around the ice cap. At the top there is a cairn with a book in which visitors should write their names. The route continues along the ridge south of the glacier valley to point 543. From point 543 and back to Kangerlussuaq there are only a few characteristic points in the terrain which makes it difficult to orientate. From the top of point 543 continue in southwest direction towards the valley. Further through the valley, there is a ridge which has to be climbed. In front of the ridge there is a small brook. From the top of the ridge you can look down in a valley that winds its way to the west. At the far end of the valley there is a large boulder with a mark. From here you can either climb the mountain or follow the main course around the mountain. Approx. 3 km further ahead you walk down the mountain and from here it is easier to orientate. Follow a route south of point 590. From here the rest of the way to the northwestern end of the lake Sanningasoq is manageable as the terrain is falling.
 
 

This area is hilly and has rocks around 300 - 600 m above sea level. You can walk almost everywhere even though it might be difficult to orientate. This area is the musk oxen's favourite place. The differences in the area can be bigger than it seems from the map and hiking can be quite demanding. In the valleys along the rivers and lakes it is easier to walk. However, the short grass, which is the musk oxen's favourite makes it difficult to walk. The musk ox area is bounded by large melt-water rivers, the fjord and the sandy delta. Ammalortup Nunaa is ideal for hiking tours of one weeks duration.