Hike to Valentinryggen, Osbornebreen, Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands
Maximilian Lehrke
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Svalbard & Jan Mayen Islands Hike to Valentinryggen, Osbornebreen

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This landing site is perfect for a great hike up the mountain to the peak. From here you are getting a stunning view above the fjord and this massive glacier. The silence at this place is majestic. You just listen to nature sounds.

This picture is taken from half way up to the peak.

Photography Tips

Try to use your wide angle lens for a huge panorama. If you don't have it with you, you can use your 24-70mm, create some multiple shots for a panorama, which you later merged in Lightroom. Pay attention that you always shot in one line.

Travel Information

The hike is around 2km long until you reach the peak. The meters of altitude are around 278.

This picture is just possible with a daily excursion by boat or with a multiple day ship cruise. In the internet are many providers for different tours in Svalbard. If you want to travel to this remote region you should book your cruise in advance to make sure that they have enough space and the right cabin for your style of traveling.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor Nearly no other people
Best Timing Daytime in summer
Sunrise & Sunset Sun is always above the horizon today | current local time: 10:57
Photo Themes Fjord fjordland Glacier Glacier Lagoon Hiking Hiking Trail Mountain Mountain Panorama Mountain Range Mountain View Mountainscape Rocky Mountains snow landscape snowscape snowy trekking

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