Kerlingarfjöll Ultra
Kerlingarfjöll ultra 12 km trail
Trail Running Moderate
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 560 m
- Descent
- 560 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 681 m
- High Point
- 1.1 km
- Gradient
- 8˚
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
Moderate
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.