Glacial Valley Cairns – View of Drangajökull Glacier loop from Hnífsdalur
Glacial Valley Cairns – View of Drangajökull Glacier loop from Hnífsdalur
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Glacial Valley Cairns – View of Drangajökull Glacier loop from Hnífsdalur
02:30
8.67km
190m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: November 5, 2025
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
28 m
View of Drangajökull
Highlight • Viewpoint
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2.23 km
Waterfalls of Drangajökull
Highlight • Waterfall
3.86 km
Glacial Valley Cairns
Highlight • Gorge
4.28 km
Glacier Valley
Highlight • Gorge
4.56 km
Snow Cave
Highlight • Cave
7.36 km
View of a Glacier Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
7.66 km
View of Drangajökull Glacier
Highlight • Viewpoint
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Tip by
8.36 km
Parking Area After the Ford
Highlight • Parking
8.67 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.93 km
746 m
Surfaces
5.68 km
2.93 km
< 100 m
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