Capital Region (Iceland) · Hiking

Vatnahringur

3.9 mi
one way: 377 ft
climb: 358 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Vatnahringur is a 3.9-mile point-to-point route in Capital Region, Iceland. It runs between about 250 ft and 360 ft above sea level, with roughly 380 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Garðabær, about 5.5 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Selfjall and Sandfell. 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.

Nearby · Norðmannahringur · Strípshringur · Selvogsgata

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Vatnahringur for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.