Um Hovsegg
Eysturoy, Faroe Islands
Point-to-point trail in Eysturoy, Faroe Islands. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 5.4 mi (8.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 791 ft (241 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 10 min
- High point
- 856 ft (261 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall: Egriðafossur 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Attraction: curved basalt 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Um Hovsegg
How long is Um Hovsegg?
Um Hovsegg is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 10 min. It climbs 791 ft (241 m) in total, up to a high point of 856 ft (261 m).
How hard is Um Hovsegg?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Um Hovsegg?
Parking at the start. 1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Um Hovsegg?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Um Hovsegg shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Um Hovsegg?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Um Hovsegg?
Matstovan í Porkeri, 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from the start. Shop: Handilin hjá Zachanum, 1.8 mi (2.9 km).
Is this a good week for Um Hovsegg?
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.
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- R.C. Effersøes gøta Cycle Path Eysturoy · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
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- Norðagøta - Leirvik (passage) Eysturoy · Moderate · 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap