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OSM map layer · LineString
64.75, -19.66 · rel 13548
64.75, -19.66 · rel 13548
Kjalvegur
40,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Norðurland vestra · 64.75°N ·
19.66°W
40,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× summit
1× Attraction
Múlar
summit ·
200 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Hveravellir
Attraction ·
379 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Þverfell
summit ·
408 m off route
32,0 km
79%
Stélbrattur
summit ·
231 m off route
40,6 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
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
Kjalvegur is 40.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Kjalvegur takes approximately 10h 6min to complete.
No, Kjalvegur is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Kjalvegur starts near coordinates 64.7519, -19.6248.
Kjalvegur is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.