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Skaftafell Loop via Austurbrekkur and S6

based on 24 tracks & routes #18 hike out of 35 in
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4.2 mi
Distance
2 hrs 14 min
Time
terrain
863 ft
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Overview

This is a easy loop trail to Skaftafell S3-S5-S6 in Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður.

This trail goes by Skaftafell Campground, Þjófafoss, Hundafoss, Magnúsarfoss, Columnar Basalt, Austastaheidi S5-S6, Hrútagil, and Skaftafell Visitor Centre.

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Alternate Routes

  1. Svartifoss Loop via Austurbrekkur and S6
    ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.0 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. Kristínartindar
    ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 10.7 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