Capital Region (Iceland) · Hiking

Strípshringur

2.2 mi
loop: 246 ft
climb: 485 ft
high point: Loop
route

Strípshringur is a 2.2-mile loop in Capital Region, Iceland. It runs between about 350 ft and 480 ft above sea level, with roughly 250 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 4.8 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Vatnsendahæð, Rjúpnahæð and Hvarfshólar. Litli-Foss and Breiðholtsfoss are 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 Strípshringur for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.