Bjargselsbotnar
Beautiful hiking trail
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Ascent
- 283 m
- Descent
- 277 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 63 m
- High Point
- 309 m
- Gradient
- 11˚
Walk from the Hússtjórnarskóli schoolhouse in the woodlands of Hallormsstaður and follow a light green marked trail that passes through an area where half the mountain slid forward some 10.000 years ago. You’ll ascend up to Bjargselsbotnar, inwards to Bjarg and Þverbjarg to Illaskriða or The Cruel Landslide. From there you follow the trail to the Leirtjarnarhryggur ridge. There you can find a cylinder with visitors’ log and a stamp.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Dog friendly
- Family friendly