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Langleiðin : Kistualda - Nýidalur

Leiðin frá Kistuöldu eftir Sprengisandsleið upp í skálann í Nýjadal

Trail Running Moderate

Distance
25 km
Ascent
614 m
Descent
602 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
694 m
High Point
831 m
Gradient
Langleiðin : Kistualda - Nýidalur Map

This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between July and September. From a low point of 694 m to the maximum altitude of 831 m, the route covers 25 km, 614 vertical metres of ascent and 602 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Hlaup eftir akveginum á Sprengisaldsleið sem liggur eftir sand og malarvegum með að minnsta kosti einu vaði áður en komið er að skálanum í Nýjadal.

Difficulty

Moderate

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

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

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between July and September