Heiðartoppar
A 2.7-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Southern Region, Iceland.
- 2.7 mi
- loop
- 300 ft
- climb
- 1,993 ft
- high point
- Loop
- route
Heiðartoppar is a 2.7-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Southern Region, Iceland, inside Bláfjallafólkvangur. It runs between about 1,870 ft and 1,990 ft above sea level, with roughly 300 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Þorlákshöfn, about 11 miles northwest of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Heiðartoppur, Kerlingarhnúkur and Bláfjallahorn. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Heiðartoppar for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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