Langleiðin : Nýidalur um Vonarskarð í Gjóstu
Nýidalur um náttúruundrið Vonarskarð yfir vatnaskilin og í Gjóstu á Norðurlandi
Also in Suðurland, Iceland
Trail Running Difficult
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 863 m
- Descent
- 577 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 787 m
- High Point
- 1.1 km
- Gradient
- 10˚
This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's extremely remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between July and September. From a low point of 787 m to the maximum altitude of 1.1 km, the route covers 21 km, 863 vertical metres of ascent and 577 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Þessi hluti Langleiðarinnar fylgir stikaðri leið frá Nýjalda, gegnum Vonarskarð, eitt afskekktasta og magnaðasta landsvæði Íslands upp fjöll, gegnum gil og skorninga, um gróðurvin, háhitasvæði og jökuleyðimerkur milli jökla.
Difficulty
Difficult
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.