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OSM map layer · LineString
64.06, -19.43 · rel 7492896
64.06, -19.43 · rel 7492896
Hellismannaleið
53,9 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Suðurland · 64.06°N ·
19.43°W
53,9km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
18
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Cave
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× cave
3× Attraction
2× summit
Landmannahellir
cave ·
on the route
53,9 km
100%
Landmannalaugar
Attraction ·
on the route
53,9 km
100%
Landmannalaugar
Attraction ·
47 m off route
53,9 km
100%
Brennisteinsalda
Attraction ·
153 m off route
53,9 km
100%
Svínhagakerlingin
summit ·
413 m off route
53,9 km
100%
Sáta
summit ·
461 m off route
53,9 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Hellismannaleið is 53.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Hellismannaleið takes approximately 13h 25min to complete.
No, Hellismannaleið is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Hellismannaleið starts near coordinates 64.0511, -19.7859.
Hellismannaleið is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.