Grimheia, Barentsøya

#8 among attractions in Barentsøya

Natural attraction, Mountain

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Facts and practical information

Grimheia is a mountainous area at Barentsøya, Svalbard. It extends over a length of about thirteen kilometers at the northern part of the island. East of the area is the valley of Grimdalen with the river of Grima. ()

Coordinates: 78°30'19"N, 20°52'0"E

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Barentsøya Norway

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Grimheia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Veslemjøsa, Grimdalen, Heleysundet, Dalskilvatnet.

5.6 miE
Lake
Veslemjøsa, Barentsøya
144 min walk • Veslemjøsa is a lake at Barentsøya, Svalbard. It is named after Mjøsa, the largest lake of Norway. The lake is located within the plain of Heimarka.
2.7 miE
Valley
Grimdalen, Barentsøya
70 min walk • Grimdalen is a valley at Barentsøya, Svalbard. It extends from Barentsjøkulen to Ginevra Bay, at the eastern side of Grimheia. The river of Grima flows through the valley.
1.9 miE
Natural attraction, Fjord
Heleysundet, Barentsøya
48 min walk • Heleysundet is a narrow sound between Kükenthaløya and Spitsbergen. It is known for its violent tidal races. Heleysundet was discovered by the 60-ton ship John Ellis in 1617, which had been sent out by the Muscovy Company to explore to the south-eastwards of Spitsbergen.
2.4 miSE
Natural attraction, Lake
Dalskilvatnet, Barentsøya
61 min walk • Dalskilvatnet is a lake at Barentsøya, Svalbard. The lake separates the two valleys of Grimdalen, which drains to the north, and Sjodalen, which drains to the west.

Grimheia, Barentsøya

Facts and practical information

Grimheia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Veslemjøsa, Barentsøya

Grimdalen, Barentsøya

Heleysundet, Barentsøya

Dalskilvatnet, Barentsøya