Gerpir
- 5.5 mi
- round trip
- 5,130 ft
- climb
- 2,101 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Gerpir is an out-and-back trail, 5.5 miles each way (11 miles round trip) in Eastern Region, Iceland. It runs between about 40 ft and 2,100 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,490 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Neskaupstaður, about 8.0 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Húsadalsfjall, Ýmutindur and Ímatindur. 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 Gerpir for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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