Klofningsheiði
An out-and-back trail, 3.5 miles each way (7.1 miles round trip) in Westfjords, Iceland.
- 3.5 mi
- round trip
- 2,135 ft
- climb
- 2,040 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Klofningsheiði is an out-and-back trail, 3.5 miles each way (7.1 miles round trip) in Westfjords, Iceland. It runs between about 170 ft and 2,040 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,970 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Suðureyri, about 1.4 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ufsir. For camping, Suðureyri and Tjaldsvæði Flateyrar are 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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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Klofningsheiði for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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