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Mýrdalshreppur

Hiking loop from P1

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Mýrdalshreppur

Hiking loop from P1

Easy

4.8

(21)

167

hikers

Hiking loop from P1

01:15

3.61km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Katla Geopark

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.70 km

Hjörleifshaugur Viking Burial Mound

Highlight • Historical Site

It is said that the Viking Hjörleifur Hróðmarsson is buried here. Highest point of the mountain.

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2.30 km

View of the Coast Near Álftaver

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice, easy hike with great views.

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2.66 km

Ruins of the Abandoned Farmstead (1936)

Highlight • Historical Site

3.61 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.36 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Today

Sunday 10 May

9°C

3°C

98 %

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