Hekla, Arête Nord-Est

Ski Touring Very easy Created at: March 18, 2026

Informations

Distance 12.79 km

Elevation gain 955 m

Elevation loss 955 m

Altitude minimum 532 m

Altitude maximum 1478 m

Altitude Start 532 m

Altitude End 532 m

Estimated time 6 h 50 min

Difficulty Very easy

12.79 km loop ski touring starting from Hestalda. Elevation gain is 955 m, with altitude ranging from 532 m to 1478 m. Estimated time: 6 h 50 min. Starting town: Hestalda (Scandinavie - Islande, Iceland).

This hike includes 1 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 959 m across 6.37 km, with an average slope of 15.1%.

Climb 1 (at km 6.53 km): +959 m over 6.37 km, average slope 15.1%

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