Hólaskjól-Skálinn við Álftavötn
- 3.8 mi
- round trip
- 824 ft
- climb
- 1,456 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Hólaskjól-Skálinn við Álftavötn is an out-and-back trail, 3.8 miles each way (7.6 miles round trip) in Southern Region, Iceland. It runs between about 1,060 ft and 1,460 ft above sea level, with roughly 610 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hánípa and Bláfjall. Silfurfoss is within about 3 miles. For camping, Hólaskjól and Skælingar 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 Hólaskjól-Skálinn við Álftavötn for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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