The King of mountains
Mt. Snæfell
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Operated
All year.
Depending on weather conditions. -
Hiking distance
14 km
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Elevation gain
1000 m. approx.
The top is at 1.833 m. -
Difficulty level
3 / 5 - Moderate
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Duration
7-8 hours
Overall duration is approx. 10-11 hrs. -
Departures from
Egilsstaðir, Wilderness center and Laugarfell.
Trip description
Mt. Snæfell is one of Iceland´s highest mountains and infact the highest mountain outside the mighty Vatnajökull glacier. The mountain is by no means technical and the views on a clear day are breathtaking.
The tour starts in Egilsstaðir and pickups are in the Egilsstaðir area and in Laugarfell. The hike starts close to Snæfellsskáli hut following paths at first but snow/glacier closer to the top.
In the right conditions clients can slide down the snowy fields of the mountain making the decent much easier. Dipping into the natural warm pools in Laugarfell after the hike is a must. The tour ends in Egilsstaðir or at your accommodation.
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You need to bring:
Good hiking shoes
Warm clothes
Wind & waterproofs
Hat & gloves
Small backpack
Lunch & drinks
Bathing suit & towel -
Included in tour:
Guided tour
Transport
Spikes (if needed)
Natural pools in Laugarfell