Hveravellir to Þjófadalir Hiking trail

From the huts at Hveravellir to the small hut at Þjófadalir.

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Region
Norðurland, Húnabyggð
Starting point
64.86662207437578, -19.553623797739018
Level of difficulty
Level 2 - Medium difficult route
1 2 3 4
Markings
Marked trail, at regular intervals
Duration
2 - 3 hours
Surface
  • Unsmooth grassy surface
  • Grass
  • Mixed surface - e.g. soil, stones, grass
Hazards
No hazards on the way
Service on the trail
No service
Lighting
Unilluminated
Period
Is in the highland and thus only accessible when the highland road Kjölur, is open.
The route from Hveravellir to Þjófadalir is quite long but easy to walk, but you follow a marked path from the starting point to the end. The view is good in all directions and ideal for families to go. Make sure to wear layers and prepare for sudden weather changes as you are in the highland here.