Qassiarsuk – Qorlortup Itinnera – Tasiusaq. Yellow route

This is a nice walk that passes through the green valley of Qorlortup Itinnera. The valley contains numerous remnants that serve as mute testimony to centuries of Norse settlement. The tour ends at Sermilik Fjord, which is often filled with ice floes.

SELFGUIDED TOUR

DISTANCE: About 18 km. Approx 6 hours.

MAP: Arctic Sun. Narsarsuaq (Qassiarsuk – Igaliku) 1:50,000

ORIENTATION/DIFFICULTY: The route is not marked. Easy hiking. Gravel road and paths.

ACCOMMODATION: You can sleep in Qassiarsuk and Tasiusaq. There are also several nice camp sites.

Follow the gravel road along the fjord north of Qassiarsuk:

After 5-6 km along the coastal road, a gravel road branches off to the left towards Qoorlortup Itinnera (meaning “Waterfall Valley”). You follow this road to the farm of the same name, located about 2 km farther up the valley.
The road ends at the farm, but you continue on sheep trails through the valley to the west. We recommend that you stick to the southern side of the stream, which gradually gets bigger.
Where it runs into Sermilik Fjord, there are several perfect places to camp – and you will find a little bridge, which is very helpful if you decide to pitch your tent on the other side of the river.
If you have not brought a tent, you may decide to continue to Tasiusaq Hostel (approx. 2 km). It is easy walking on short grass south along the fjord. Here you can stay at the cosy Sermilik Hostel, owned by the sheep farmer (ask for Aviaja).