Þórsmörk
A 3.3-mile loop in Southern Region, Iceland.
- 3.3 mi
- loop
- 1,365 ft
- climb
- 1,683 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Þórsmörk is a 3.3-mile loop in Southern Region, Iceland. It runs between about 720 ft and 1,680 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,360 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. Peaks within about 3 miles include Valahnúkur, Vestrihattur and Hattur. Stakkholtsgjá is within about 3 miles. For camping, Þórsmörk Langidalur and Camping Volcano Huts are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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.
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~1 min drive
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Þórsmörk for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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