Uppsalahnjúkur
A 3.0-mile point-to-point route in Northeastern Region, Iceland.
- 3.0 mi
- one way
- 207 ft
- climb
- 2,997 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Uppsalahnjúkur is a 3.0-mile point-to-point route in Northeastern Region, Iceland. It runs between about 510 ft and 3,000 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 Hrafnagil, about 2.9 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sigtúnafjall. 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Uppsalahnjúkur for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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