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Hiking Week: Uppsalahnjúkur

Hiking Week: Uppsalahnjúkur

The hike heads south up to Haus, where there is a cairn, and continues along the mountain up to the peak.

The hike starts from the summer house Seli and follows a southern route up to the peak.

Thursday, June 25

Departure at 5:00 PM by private cars from FFA, Strandgata 23.
Car-sharing is available for those who wish.

Guide: Arnar Bragason

Drive to Öngulstaðir 4 and then on to the summer house Seli. The hike heads south up to Haus, where there is a cairn, and continues along the mountain across easy terrain, keeping to the eastern side of the peak. From there, the route climbs the northeastern ridge of the mountain up to the summit. The views from the top are extensive across the surrounding district.

Distance: 9 km
Elevation gain: 870 m

When
Thursday, June 25
Time
17:00-22:00
Where
Ferðafélag Akureyrar