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Herðubreið

The hike to Herðubreið mountain takes about 12 hours from Herðubreiðarlindir and back. It is necessary to start the hike early, especially in August when it gets darker sooner in the evening. The hike itself from the bottom to the top of Herðubreið takes around 3 hours. Wide panorama view. Caution! Great risk of falling and rockfall.

Distance
2,6 km
Approx. time
12 hours
Trail difficulty
Difficult
Elevation
1000m
Caution
Great risk of falling and rockfall. Use helmets.
Starting point
Herðubreiðalindir

Hiking map