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S6 Trail - Skaftafell

The trail that goes up to Sjónarnípa view point above Skaftafellsjökull glacier, and then goes to Svartifoss waterfall before returning to the campground.

Trail Running Moderate

Distance
6.4 km
Ascent
258 m
Descent
258 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
94 m
High Point
349 m
Gradient
S6 Trail - Skaftafell Map

This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 94 m to the maximum altitude of 349 m, the route covers 6.4 km, 258 vertical metres of ascent and 258 vertical metres of descent.

Description

The trail that goes up to Sjónarnípa view point above Skaftafellsjökull glacier, and then goes to Svartifoss waterfall before returning to the campground. Duration: 2.5 - 3 hrs.

Difficulty

Moderate

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

all year round