Norðmannahringur
- 1.1 mi
- loop
- 98 ft
- climb
- 537 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Norðmannahringur is a 1.1-mile loop in Capital Region, Iceland. It runs between about 420 ft and 540 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Garðabær, about 5.7 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Selfjall and Sandfell. Litli-Foss is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camper Resort Reykjavík is within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Norðmannahringur for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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