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Askja hiking trails

Hiking Moderate Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 14.22 km
Elevation gain 764 m
Elevation loss 564 m
Altitude minimum 680 m
Altitude maximum 1300 m
Altitude Start 1084 m
Altitude End 680 m
Estimated hiking time 4 h 30 min
Difficulty Moderate

14.22 km loop hiking starting from Dyngjufjöll. Elevation gain is 764 m, with altitude ranging from 680 m to 1300 m. Estimated time: 4 h 30 min. Starting town: Dyngjufjöll (Northeast, Islande).

This hike includes 1 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 553 m across 4.60 km, with an average slope of 12.0%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 13.72 km): +553 m over 4.60 km, average slope 12.0%

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