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Skíðaskáli Tindastóls - Hraksíðuá, Northwest Iceland

Beautiful scenery over Skagafjörður and Sauðárkrókur.

Hiking Easy

Distance
6 km
Ascent
155 m
Descent
532 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
78 m
High Point
594 m
Gradient
Skíðaskáli Tindastóls - Hraksíðuá, Northwest Iceland Map

Gangan inniheldur glæsilegt útsýni yfir Skagafjörð og Sauðárkrók. Skemmtileg leið þar sem hægt er að sjá nálæga bæi og sveitar út frá öðru sjónarhorni og virða fyrir sér gróður, berg og vörður. Gengið er frá skíðaskálanum í Tindastól að malarnámunni við Hraksíðuá. Mesta hæð 594 m.y.s

Description

English: The trail includes beautiful view over Skagafjörður and Sauðárkrókur. A fun track with a lot of nature, flora, rocks and more. Starting point is at the ski lodge in Tindastóll and ends at the gravel mine by Hraksíðuá river. One way walk. Highest point 594 meters above sea level.

Difficulty

Easy

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

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

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

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between June and September

Features

  • Wildlife
  • Picturesque
  • Wild flowers
  • Family friendly

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