Breathtaking scenery
Summer solstice hike
Join a guided hike to Fannborg mountain and Snækollur summit for a captivating view under the magical midnight sun.
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Summer solstice hike – Fannborg and Snækollur peaks
Distance
9 km
Time
4 hours
Elevation
750 m
Age limit
12 years
Difficulty
We climb the western side of Fannborg mountain, continue eastward to Vesturgnýpa and onward to Snækollur, the highest peak in the Kerlingarfjöll mountain range. The panoramic views from Snækollur are breathtaking in every direction and many say that on a clear day, you can see both the north and south coasts from its summit. Experience this magnificent view under the magical midnight sun.
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Details
Time: June 21 at 21:00
Transport: Meet your guide at the hotel reception, then drive your own vehicle to the hike's starting point. You can follow the guide to ensure you reach the right location.
Start point / end point: Kastalinn parking lot
Points of interest: Jökulfall ravine, Efri-Hveradalir valley, Jökulbringa, Jökulkinn, Borgarjökull glacier og Ytri-Loðmundarjökull glacier
Price
ISK 39,500 per guest
Minimum of 2 participants, maximum of 16 participants.
Description
Our hike begins with an ascent along a rhyolite ridge, leading to the base of Fannborg mountain before we climb its western side. From there, we continue eastward to Vesturgnýpa and onward to Snækollur, the highest peak in the Kerlingarfjöll mountain range, standing at approximately 1,477 meters. The panoramic views from Snækollur are breathtaking in every direction. Because Kerlingarfjöll sits in the heart of Iceland, many say that on a clear day, you can see both the north and south coasts from its summit. Seeing this magnificent view during summer solstice is a once in a lifetime experience.