Northeastern Region (Iceland) · Hiking

Felseninsel Eyjan

A 1.8-mile point-to-point route in Northeastern Region, Iceland.

Felseninsel EyjanPhoto: Hansueli Krapf, CC BY 2.5 (via Wikimedia Commons)
1.8 mi
one way
214 ft
climb
262 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Felseninsel Eyjan is a 1.8-mile point-to-point route in Northeastern Region, Iceland, inside Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður. It runs between about 90 ft and 260 ft above sea level, with roughly 210 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 Kópasker, about 19 miles south of the trailhead. For camping, Ásbyrgi and Tjaldsvæði Lundi are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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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