Kjólsvík - Víknaslóðir
Hiking in Víknaslóðir Wilderness Area
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Ascent
- 179 m
- Descent
- 439 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 15 m
- High Point
- 427 m
- Gradient
- 9˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 15 m to the maximum altitude of 427 m, the route covers 6.1 km, 179 vertical metres of ascent and 439 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
An easy hike on gravelly and vegetated land. One leaves the 4WD road on Þrándarhryggur (300 m) to go over Kjólsvíkurskarð pass (425 m) and to the old farmsite near the shore of Kjólsvík.
More info: https://www.borgarfjordureystri.is
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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Wildlife
- Historical
- Picturesque
- Wild flowers