Southern Region (Iceland) · Hiking

Suðurnámur

4.0 mi
one way
1,303 ft
climb
2,973 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Suðurnámur is a 4.0-mile point-to-point route in Southern Region, Iceland, inside Friðland að Fjallabaki. It runs between about 1,940 ft and 2,970 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,300 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. Peaks within about 3 miles include Norðurbarmur, Reykjakollur and Bláhnúkur. For camping, Landmannalaugar and Höskuldsskáli are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Suðurnámur for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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