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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
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Nearby Hiking Trails

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  2. Skaftafell Visitor Centre via Lambhagi and Kvarnarkofalág
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  3. Hrútagil Loop via Austurbrekkur and S6
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  5. Jökulslóð Loop
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  6. Skaftafell Campground Loop via S3
    ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 13.1 mi
  7. Kristínartindar
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  9. Magnúsarfoss Loop via Lambhagi
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 4.1 mi
  10. Skaftafell Campground Loop via M2, M3
    ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 9.1 mi