Skíðabraut á Seljalandsdal
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Westfjords, Iceland.
- 3.5 mi
- round trip
- 527 ft
- climb
- 1,224 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Skíðabraut á Seljalandsdal is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Westfjords, Iceland. It is 1.8 miles each way, 3.5 miles there and back. It runs between about 1,120 ft and 1,220 ft above sea level, with roughly 250 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Ísafjörður, about 3.3 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sandfell, Miðfell and Þjófar. Bunárfoss is within about 3 miles. For camping, Tungudalur and Korpudalur are within about 6 miles. 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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