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O6

Núpaleið

Heinaberg

The trial follows the mountain terrain of Núpar, Hoffelsjökull glacier and Hoffell. The trail is difficult and only recommended for experienced hikers. Almost no cell signal is on the trail and the park advices hikes to leave a travel plan with Safe travel at www.safetravel.is.

Mynd: iStock (Anze Furlan)

Distance
27,5 km
Estimated time
7-8 hours
Trail difficulty factor
Difficult
Hækkun
x m
Type
Circle
Starting point
Hoffellsjökull car park
About trail difficulty

Connected hikes

O2

Húsberg

1,5 km
1 h
Challenging

The trail goes around húsberg the first part of Geitafellsbjörg.

O3

Geitafellsbjörg

5,6 km
2-3 h
Challenging

A scenic circle trail around Geitafellsbjörg that can offer a good view over Hoffellsjökul and the glacier lagoon in front of the glacier.

O4

Geitafellstindur - O4

12 km
4-5 h
Challenging

The trail follows the circular route around Geitafellsbjörg (O3) then the trail turns up the hill to Geitafellstindur.

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