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Round Trip To Kerling The Rock Formation Which Gave Name To The Whole Mountains

17 kmHardGPS trackRecorded by 6 hikers
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Round Trip To Kerling The Rock Formation Which Gave Name To The Whole Mountains

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Map of Round Trip To Kerling The Rock Formation Which Gave Name To The Whole Mountains

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64.6833°N, 19.3013°W · Highlands

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road F347 (Kerlingarfj.v.)
Off the main road
7.4 km from Route 35
Nearest town
Bláskógabyggð — 69.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
140 km in a straight line
What else is close
96 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Round Trip To Kerling The Rock Formation Which Gave Name To The Whole Mountains weather and conditions

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1°Cdrizzle · feels -6°C10 m/sgusts 159 h 48 mdaylight · 08:09 – 17:56
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How long is the Round Trip To Kerling The Rock Formation Which Gave Name To The Whole Mountains hike?
The Round Trip To Kerling The Rock Formation Which Gave Name To The Whole Mountains trail is about 17 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Round Trip To Kerling The Rock Formation Which Gave Name To The Whole Mountains trailhead?
Round Trip To Kerling The Rock Formation Which Gave Name To The Whole Mountains is in Highlands. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Round Trip To Kerling The Rock Formation Which Gave Name To The Whole Mountains safe to hike alone?
Round Trip To Kerling The Rock Formation Which Gave Name To The Whole Mountains sits 69 km from Bláskógabyggð, and 7.4 km from Route 35. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 854 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Round Trip To Kerling The Rock Formation Which Gave Name To The Whole Mountains?
Round Trip To Kerling The Rock Formation Which Gave Name To The Whole Mountains is a highland route, so its access roads are typically open only from late June to early September. Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.

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