path nr.8 from Rother Wanderführer, Island
OSM map layer · LineString
63.99, -19.09 · rel 6133137
63.99, -19.09 · rel 6133137
Brennisteinsalda
5,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Suðurland · 63.99°N ·
19.09°W
5,6km
Distance
+300m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
3× Attraction
Brennisteinsalda
summit ·
on the route
5,6 km
100%
Landmannalaugar
Attraction ·
161 m off route
5,6 km
100%
Brennisteinsalda
Attraction ·
175 m off route
5,6 km
100%
Landmannalaugar
Attraction ·
207 m off route
5,6 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Brennisteinsalda is 5.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Brennisteinsalda takes approximately 1h 24min to complete.
No, Brennisteinsalda is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Brennisteinsalda starts near coordinates 63.9903, -19.1027.
Brennisteinsalda is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.