Gönguleið C
A 2.8-mile point-to-point route in Southern Peninsula, Iceland.
- 2.8 mi
- one way
- 1,128 ft
- climb
- 959 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Gönguleið C is a 2.8-mile point-to-point route in Southern Peninsula, Iceland. It runs between about 140 ft and 960 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,130 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 Grindavík, about 3.8 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Slaga, Lyngfell and Festarfjall. For camping, Tjaldsvæðið í Grindavík is within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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