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Snæfell

Mt Snæfell towering to 1,833 m, is the highest mountain in Iceland, outside the glacier regions. Even so, and despite the omnipresent snow, (Snæfell = "The Snow Mountain), it is fairly accessible from Snæfellsskáli hut. While Snæfell boasts a splendor of its own, it offers a fabulous view, partly overlooking the oasis of Eyjabakkar. Eyjabakkar is the choice habitat for geese.  Reindeer can frequently be spotted west of Snæfell, towards Hálsalón reservoir, in addition to other territories in the East Iceland highlands.

GPX file of the hike is accessible here

  • N64° 47' 51.772" W15° 33' 48.375"
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  • Postal code:
    701
  • Road number:
    F909
Snæfell

Snæfell

Mt Snæfell towering to 1,833 m, is the highest mountain in Iceland, outside the glacier regions. Even so, and despite the omnipresent snow, (Snæfell =
Sótavistir - Hiking trail

Sótavistir - Hiking trail

A marked hiking trail at the foot of Snæfell where Sótajökull is disappearing from a glacier basin in the mountain called Sótavistir. At the bottom st
Vatnajökull National Park

Vatnajökull National Park

Vatnajökull national park established in 2008, covers around 14,5% of Iceland. It covers the entire Vatnajökull glacier, large areas in its vicinity a
Snæfell

Snæfell

The hut by Snæfell has sleeping bag accommodation for 45 people and a living area for about 30 people. GPS locationfor the hut is: 64.48.250N/ 15.38.6
Þjófadalur (Thief valley)

Þjófadalur (Thief valley)

Þjófadalur is a beautiful valley that lies south of Snæfell. To get there you have to walk, the best is to walk along the Þjófadalsá river through Þjó
Vatnsdalur

Vatnsdalur

A beautiful hiking trail northeast of Snæfell that runs through the valley between Nálhúshnjúkar, Sandfell and Vatnskollur, which contains a small lak