Hólaskjól-Skálinn við Álftavötn
Katla Geopark, Southern, Iceland
Out-and-back trail in Katla Geopark, Southern, Iceland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 7.6 mi (12.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 397 ft (121 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 40 min
- High point
- 1,677 ft (511 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall: Silfurfoss 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Waterfall 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Waterfall 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Waterfall 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Hólaskjól-Skálinn við Álftavötn
How long is Hólaskjól-Skálinn við Álftavötn?
Hólaskjól-Skálinn við Álftavötn is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 40 min. It climbs 397 ft (121 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,677 ft (511 m).
How hard is Hólaskjól-Skálinn við Álftavötn?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Hólaskjól-Skálinn við Álftavötn?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Hólaskjól-Skálinn við Álftavötn?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Hólaskjól-Skálinn við Álftavötn shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Hólaskjól-Skálinn við Álftavötn?
Best for Hiking. Surface: paved.
Is this a good week for Hólaskjól-Skálinn við Álftavötn?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Hólaskjól-Skálinn við Álftavötn
- Skælingar - Hólaskjól Katla Geopark · Hard · 10.3 mi (16.7 km)
- Strútslaug Katla Geopark · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Strútslaug Katla Geopark · Expert · 14.3 mi (23.1 km)
- F208-Grænihryggur Friðland að Fjallabaki · Expert · 9.5 mi (15.3 km)
- Laki educational trail Katla Geopark · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Laki circle Katla Geopark · Moderate · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Blahnukur Friðland að Fjallabaki · Moderate · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Hrafntinnusker Friðland að Fjallabaki · Expert · 15.6 mi (25 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap