Hike From Hveravellir to Hvítárnes (Kjalvegur Hiking Trail) in West Iceland: Position on map

Hike From Hveravellir to Hvítárnes (Kjalvegur Hiking Trail)

From Hveravellir to Hvítárnes (Kjalvegur Hiking...

Elevation

Min: 413 m
Max: 728 m
Uphill: 667 m
Downhill: 473 m
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last update on 9 Aug 2019
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Difficulty
Moderate
Distance: 44 km
Duration:3 days
Min: 413 m
Max: 728 m
Uphill: 667 m
Downhill: 473 m

Trail characteristics

Dirt road
Forest track
Hiking trail
Experts only

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Route description

View of glacier Langsjökull.
CC BY 2.0   © Hilmar Thor Johannsson View of glacier Langsjökull.

Crossing Iceland on Kjalvegur Route, you go through rather bleak landscape. On this hike you get to explore Iceland's interior between the two glaciers Langsjökull in the West, and Hofsjökull in the east. This is a relatively plane, easy trail with its very own charm. Through open stretches of land and glacier-shaped plains, you come past stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
 

  • Day 1: From Hveravellir to Þjófadalir
    12 kilometres; 4 to 5 hours
  • Day 2: From Þjófadalir to Þverbrekknamúli
    13 kilometres; 4 to 5 hours
  • Day 3: From Þverbrekknamúli to Hvítanes
    14 kilometres; 4 to 5 hours
Sturdy shoes necessary
Overnight stay available

Interesting facts

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  • You're traveling a distance of 44 km on this moderate trail. This makes it a relatively long hike. The average length of all hikes in the Regions of Iceland is 61 km.
  • Sturdy hiking boots are recommended on this track.

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