Skaftafell, Kristínartindar

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Distance: 11.37 mi
Elevation gain: 2,835 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 2,835 ft
Max elevation: 3,279 ft
TrailRank: 46
Min elevation: 485 ft
Trail type: Loop

Time: 7 hours 45 minutes
Coordinates: 2262
Uploaded: January 9, 2017
Recorded: August 2016

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near Skaftafell, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)

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Great hike with fantastic views of the Skaftafell and Morsar glaciers and of the Svartifoss waterfall. The S5 and S3 parts of the trail is moderate. However, the S4 part of the trail is difficult and probably not for suitable for those with fear of heights.

A more detailed description and related logistical information is available in my website: https://lorenamontoya.com/NonAcademicStuff/Hiking/Iceland/Kristinartindar.html

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Svartifoss (Black Falls) is a waterfall in Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland. It has pronounced hanging hexagonal basalt columns beneath a 20m tall waterfall.