Bjargselsbotnar
A 1.8-mile point-to-point route in Eastern Region, Iceland.
- 1.8 mi
- one way
- 958 ft
- climb
- 957 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Bjargselsbotnar is a 1.8-mile point-to-point route in Eastern Region, Iceland. It runs between about 400 ft and 960 ft above sea level, with roughly 960 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Egilsstaðir, about 15 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hólar and Sandhólar. Lambafoss and Ljósáfoss are within about 3 miles. For camping, Höfðavík and Camping Mjóanes are within about 6 miles. There are 10 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
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