Jökuldalur
An out-and-back trail, 4.7 miles each way (9.5 miles round trip) in Southern Region, Iceland.
- 4.7 mi
- round trip
- 929 ft
- climb
- 3,092 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Jökuldalur is an out-and-back trail, 4.7 miles each way (9.5 miles round trip) in Southern Region, Iceland, inside Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður. It runs between about 2,590 ft and 3,090 ft above sea level, with roughly 210 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. Peaks within about 3 miles include Eggja, Mjóháls and Skrauti. For camping, Nýidalur 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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