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OSM map layer · LineString
-3.03, 37.29 · rel 8737242
-3.03, 37.29 · rel 8737242
Northern Circuit
47,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Kilimanjaro · -3.03°N ·
37.29°E
47,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× cave
2× summit
Hans Meyer Cave
cave ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Uhuru Peak
summit ·
on the route
47,5 km
100%
Mti Mkubwa
summit ·
33 m off route
47,5 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Northern Circuit is 47.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Northern Circuit takes approximately 11h 50min to complete.
No, Northern Circuit is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Northern Circuit starts near coordinates -3.0782, 37.3626.
Northern Circuit is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Northern Circuit is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.