Raftagil
- 2.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,183 ft
- climb
- 627 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Raftagil is an out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.8 miles round trip) in Eastern Region, Iceland. It runs between about 100 ft and 630 ft above sea level, with roughly 850 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 dirt. The nearest town is Höfn, about 16 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Selfjall, Gildrufjall and Melrakkafell. For camping, Stafafell is within about 6 miles. 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 Raftagil for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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