Fáskrúðsfjörður
Easy & Family Friendly
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 68 m
- Descent
- 59 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 7 m
- High Point
- 58 m
- Gradient
- 4˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between April and November. From a low point of 7 m to the maximum altitude of 58 m, the route covers 2.5 km, 68 vertical metres of ascent and 59 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Wide and comfortable gravel path where you can walk a short distance above the town. You can also look over the town and the fjord from the defenses that were built as a protection from mud floods.
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Dog friendly
- Wild flowers
- Family friendly