Fannborg - Snækollur
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 611 ft
- climb
- 4,780 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Fannborg - Snækollur is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Southern Region, Iceland, inside Kerlingarfjöll. It runs between about 4,520 ft and 4,780 ft above sea level, with roughly 340 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Peaks within about 3 miles include Fannborg, Hverahnúkur and Snækollur. For camping, Kerlingarfjöll 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 Fannborg - Snækollur for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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