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Kristínartindar

based on 80 tracks & routes #15 hike out of 35 in
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10.7 mi
Distance
5 hrs 23 min
Time
terrain
2,801 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult one way trail in Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður.

This trail goes by Skaftafell Campground, Austastaheidi S5-S6, Skaftafell S3-S5-S6, Sjónarnípa, Vörduskerstorfa S2-S3, Skaftafell, Fremraskard, Magnúsarfoss, Hundafoss, Þjófafoss, and Welcome to Skaftafell.

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Alternate Routes

  1. Skaftafell Loop via S3
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 11.1 mi
  2. Hundafoss Loop via S3
    ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 9.5 mi

Nearby Hiking Trails

  1. Svartifoss Loop via Lambhagi and Kvarnarkofalág
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 2.7 mi
  2. Skaftafell Visitor Centre via Lambhagi and Kvarnarkofalág
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.3 mi
  3. Hrútagil Loop via Austurbrekkur and S6
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.7 mi
  4. Sjónarnípa Loop via Jökulslóð
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.0 mi
  5. Jökulslóð Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 2.3 mi
  6. Skaftafell Campground Loop via S3
    ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 13.1 mi
  7. Skaftafell Loop via Austurbrekkur and S6
    ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.2 mi
  8. Svartifoss via Kvarnarkofalág
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 2.8 mi
  9. Magnúsarfoss Loop via Lambhagi
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.1 mi
  10. Skaftafell Campground Loop via M2, M3
    ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 9.1 mi