Nykurtjörn
An out-and-back trail, 3.2 miles each way (6.3 miles round trip) in Northeastern Region, Iceland.
- 3.2 mi
- round trip
- 2,713 ft
- climb
- 2,163 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Nykurtjörn is an out-and-back trail, 3.2 miles each way (6.3 miles round trip) in Northeastern Region, Iceland. It runs between about 190 ft and 2,160 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,340 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 Dalvík, about 6.1 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Efrafjallshnjúkur, Brennihnjúkur and Litlihnjúkur. For camping, Tjaldstæðið á Húsabakka and Tjaldsvæði á Dalvík are 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 Nykurtjörn for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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