Brattabrekka
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- Distance
- 5.67 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,122 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation loss
- 801 ft
- Max elevation
- 1,453 ft
- TrailRank
- 36
- Min elevation
- 466 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Time
- 2 hours 17 minutes
- Coordinates
- 1648
- Uploaded
- August 27, 2009
- Recorded
- August 2009
near Hvammur, Vesturland (Ísland)
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Itinerary description
I had always been puzzled as to why this mountain pass was referred to as "Brattabrekka" ("Steep Slope") as it didn't feature any unusual gradients. It wasn't until last summer that I discovered that the roadway had actually been moved between valleys and away from the "steep slope" while retaining the name. Ever since I have wanted to hike the old road (disused for at least 30 years, possibly longer) - today I did it!
I must admit that along some stretches I probably didn't follow the original roadway, it has completely disappeared. Still, where the topography required cuts to be made you can still make them out - and those are of course the interesting bits. A pleasant two hour walk.
I must admit that along some stretches I probably didn't follow the original roadway, it has completely disappeared. Still, where the topography required cuts to be made you can still make them out - and those are of course the interesting bits. A pleasant two hour walk.
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