Hiking trails in east iceland viknaslod 13-14,

STORURD

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HIKING TRAILS IN EAST ICELAND
VIKNASLOD 13-14

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13. Vatnsskard road- Storurd
2,5 hours. 7,1 kilometres.
Rather an easy walk with an 150 metres ascent.  It lies along the foot of mt. Rjupnafell and enters the lower part of the Storurd area.  Please, sign the guestbook!

14. Vatnsskard pass (431 m) - Storurd
2,5 hours. 6,5 kilometres.

Rather an easy walk, mostly through gravel and landslide landscapes.  Mt. Geldingafjall (640m) is crossed and the trail continues to the west of mt. Sulur.  This route offers an excellent view over Njardvik, District Fljotsdalsherad, and the Storurd area on a fine day.

The first slope from pass Vatnsskard is somewhat strenuous, but after that the ascent is very gradual (210m) to the top of mt. Geldingafjall.

For a short visit to Storurd, the trail from the hightest part of the pass is recommended.  It is, however, possible to start on route 14 and continue on route 13, which requires a hike up the main road to pick up the vehicle afterwards.

A whole day is required for this round trip, if people want to enjoy it to the fullest.


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