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Hróarsgötur, Northwest Iceland

A fun hike that includes a beautiful view over the farms and fjords in the area.

Hiking Easy

Distance
6.1 km
Ascent
116 m
Descent
296 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
105 m
High Point
339 m
Gradient
Hróarsgötur, Northwest Iceland Map

ISL: Hróarsgötur er gömul þjóðleið suðvestan í Heiðarhnjúki í Gönguskörðum. Skemmtileg ganga sem inniheldur fallegt útsýni yfir sveitir og bæi í nágrenni. Gengið er af skíðalyftuvegi sunnan við Lambá, þar sem hægt er að leggja bíl, fylgt er götu á skilum í landslaginu suðaustur með Heiðarhnjúki austur fyrir Veðramót og þar niður á veg 744. Á leiðinni eru tveir leiðarpunktar þar sem farið er í gegnum hlið

Description

ENS: Hróarsgötur is an old path on Heiðarhnjúkur mountain, leading along the clearly visible division line of two rock layers that are approx. 1.8 million years old. A fun hike that includes a beautiful view over the farms and fjords in the area.

Difficulty

Easy

Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between May and October

Features

  • Wildlife
  • Picturesque
  • Family friendly

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