Kerlingarfjöll Ultra
Kerlingarfjöll ultra 22 km trail
Trail Running Difficult
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 681 m
- High Point
- 1.2 km
- Gradient
- 12˚
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
Difficult
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.