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Watkins Range
Watkins Mountains
Watkins Range
Highest point
PeakGunnbjørn Fjeld
Elevation3,649 m (11,972 ft)
Geography
Map
CountryGreenland
MunicipalitySermersooq

The Watkins Range is Greenland's highest mountain range, with massive ice-covered peaks and exposed cliffs. The Watkins Range has excellent snow as well as ice routes for experienced climbers. Good climbing conditions are present for the most part in July and August.

The primary peak of the range is Gunnbjørn Fjeld (3,694 m/12,139 ft), also the highest peak in the Arctic.

Mountains

  • Gunnbjørn Fjeld - 3,694m
  • Dome - 3,682m
  • Cone - 3,669m

and many other mountains higher than 3,000m

See also