Northeastern Region (Iceland) · Hiking

Glerárdalur East

1.9 mi
one way
1,092 ft
climb
1,461 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Glerárdalur East is a 1.9-mile point-to-point route in Northeastern Region, Iceland, inside Glerárdalur. It runs between about 890 ft and 1,460 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,090 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Akureyri, about 3.2 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Borgir and Ytri-Súla. For camping, Tjaldsvæði Eyjafjarðarsveitar 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.

  • Nearby · Solfatarenrunde zum Namafjall · Súlur · Uppsalahnjúkur

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