Þvermóður

The hike starts at car park just north of Nýidalur river. The hike goes up to Þvermóður hill and down the other side and back to the car park south of the hill. From Þvermóður top there is a view point over Sprengisandur and Hofsjökull. Around Þvermóður you can find alpine vegatation and birdlife.

Distance

5 km

Estimated time

2 hours

Trail diffculty factor

Challenging

Elevation

150m

Type

Circle

Starting point

Car park north of Nýjadalsá river

About trail difficulty

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