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65.89, -18.06 · rel 14676341
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Laufáshnjúkur

A 3,0 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Norðurland eystra.

Loop walk start = finish · Norðurland eystra
3,0km Distance
+730m Ascent
easy Difficulty · estimate
loop Shape
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01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Summit Remote Uncrowded Family friendly

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02 · 1 point along the route

What will you encounter?

summit
Laufáshnjúkur summit · on the route 2,7 km 90%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

ascent +730 m descent −730 m
0 km 1,5 km 3,0 km
03 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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04 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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What hikers experienced

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06 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Laufáshnjúkur is 3.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Laufáshnjúkur takes approximately 45 min to complete.
Yes, Laufáshnjúkur is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Laufáshnjúkur starts near coordinates 65.8956, -18.0637.
Laufáshnjúkur is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
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3,0 km · loop
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