Eastern Region (Iceland) · Hiking

Gatnaskógur

An out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Eastern Region, Iceland.

0.3 mi
round trip
240 ft
climb
147 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Gatnaskógur is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.6 miles round trip) in Eastern Region, Iceland. It runs between about 80 ft and 150 ft above sea level, with roughly 110 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is grass. 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.

Make it a trip

Roamze builds the days around this trail: where to sleep, where to eat after, what to do if it rains. You change anything.

Who2 adults

Conditions and forecast

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

Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors