Snækollur

Snækollur, at an altitude of 1488 metres, is the highest point of the Kerlingarfjöll volcano and mountain range. From the summit and all along the ridge, you can enjoy breathtaking panoramas, with unobstructed views of the horizon for dozens of kilometers around.

The hike follows a well-marked trail. The first part is very steep until you reach the ridge, so the use of hiking poles is strongly recommended. Before setting off, be sure to check snow conditions. On average, the trail is passable from mid-July to mid-September.

icone activite
Activity: Hiking
icone difficulte
Difficulty: ModerateiDifficulty levels explained here:
➡️ Hiking parameters
icone duree
Average duration: 3 h 15 miFind out how we calculate the duration here:
➡️ Hiking parameters
icone distance
Length: 4.8 km
icone typetrajet
Type of route: Out and back
icone denivele positif
Elevation gain: 600 m
icone altitude
Maximum altitude: 1488 m
Vertiginous: SlightlyiVertiginous levels explained here:
➡️ Hiking parameters
icone balise
Marked: Yes
frequentation
Popularity: Low
icone region
Region: Highlands
icone depart
Start point: 64.65008, -19.26094
Snækollur