Hjörleifshöfdi

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Distance: 2.51 mi
Elevation gain: 797 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 797 ft
Max elevation: 700 ft
TrailRank: 34
Min elevation: 35 ft
Trail type: Loop

Moving time: one hour 10 minutes
Time: one hour 33 minutes
Coordinates: 709
Uploaded: August 22, 2019
Recorded: August 2019

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near Vík í Mýrdal, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)

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Circular trail that leads from the plain onto the mountain where it is said to sit the body of Hjörleifr Hróðmarsson. The beginning of the trail is rather steep. We had the chance to spot some Icelandic sheep roaming around. After the first climb, there comes a flatter part leading to the mound where the peak. At the top we find tree graves, the guestbook, and an impressive panomaric view. We followed the path down instead of turning around, which I very much recommend. Along the way, you will find the remains of an old farm. Opposite to the farm, there’s a small trail that takes you down to get a closer look to the birds. It also takes you to a small cave. There is a sign around here explaining that this way is narrow and not recommended for children, or people afraid of heights. I turned around at the cave, although it looks like the park kept going. Back at the farm, the trail takes you back down to a small river, and from there, up a sand dune and back to the beginning.

In Katla geopark — Near Vík í Mýrdal