Kerlingarfjöll ULTRA
Kerlingarfjöll 63 km ultra trail
Trail Running Severe
- Distance
- 62 km
- Ascent
- 2.4 km
- Descent
- 2.4 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 650 m
- High Point
- 1.1 km
- Gradient
- 10˚
Kerlingarfjöll Ultra will take place on July 27. It is a new trail event and the first race ever held in Kerlingarfjöll, a region famous for its geothermal wonders and dramatic landscapes. Runners will journey through geothermal terrain, deep canyons, steep mountain peaks, and, of course, past Kerling herself—the legendary rock pillar that lends its name to these mountains.
Difficulty
Severe
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.