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Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður

Raftagil Gorge River Crossing – Parking loop from Stafafell

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Iceland
Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður

Raftagil Gorge River Crossing – Parking loop from Stafafell

Hard

5.0

(2)

11

hikers

Raftagil Gorge River Crossing – Parking loop from Stafafell

03:17

11.1km

200m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.92 km for 2.08 km

Waypoints

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Parking

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4.96 km

Raftagil Gorge River Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Here you climb up through the Raftagil gorge. You have to cross the river several times. You walk through the dense birch thickets. Then the valley becomes rocky and narrower …

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7.00 km

Parking

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Just before the "bridge" you will find a parking lot to leave your car during the walk to the Hvannagil Gorge.

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11.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.35 km

3.09 km

2.11 km

1.11 km

252 m

157 m

Surfaces

7.37 km

2.48 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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