Southern Region (Iceland) · Hiking

Nesjavellir

A 2.8-mile loop in Southern Region, Iceland.

2.8 mi
loop: 841 ft
climb: 1,539 ft
high point: Loop
route

Nesjavellir is a 2.8-mile loop in Southern Region, Iceland. It runs between about 1,150 ft and 1,540 ft above sea level, with roughly 840 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Hveragerði, about 8.0 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Skeggi, Nesjaskyggnir and Hengill. 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 Nesjavellir for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.