Alpine Climbing

The Best Alpine Climbing Trails in Bergsstaðir, IS.05 (Iceland)

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  • Krákur

    Alpine Climbing
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    Author
    Leifur Hákonarson
    Distance
    24.56mi
    Elevation +
    2920f
    TrailRank
    32
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    At 40 kilometres this was as long a hike as I would care to make in a day - but it actually took under 12 hours. The weather was fantastic, the only drawback being the constant biting of the black flies. Click "View more...

  • Rauðkollur

    Alpine Climbing
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    Author
    Leifur Hákonarson
    Distance
    4.73mi
    Elevation +
    1509f
    TrailRank
    24

    Dominating the Þjófadalir ("Thiefs' Valley") area, Rauðkollur also offers views of Langjökull and Hrútfell, as well as Kerlingarfjöll (where we'd been the day before). An easy and rewarding hike.

  • Kjalfell

    Alpine Climbing
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    Author
    Leifur Hákonarson
    Distance
    15.43mi
    Elevation +
    2051f
    TrailRank
    23

    This rather long (ca. 25 km) circuit is "by the book" in that it duplicates the description in the book "Icelandic Mountains, hiking trails to 151 Peaks". There are certainly shorter alternatives available - the shortest...

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