The Snæfellsjökull glacier is one of the most picturesque mountains in Iceland, rising up 1450 meters from the middle of the Snæfellsnes peninsula this famous volcano is clearly visible more then 100 km away. Many have written poems about its grandeur and shining white coat of ice and snow. The most famous literature about Snæfellsjökull is undoubtedly Jules’s Vernes novel “Journey to the center of the Earth” where the entrance to the center was through a caldera at the top it. The hike takes 5-7 hours with average ascend time of 3-5 hours. The total elevation gain is 760 m (2,500 ft.) and the total hiking distance is 7-8 km (4,5-5 miles).



Everything about this trip is an amazing adventure; even the drive to the start of the hike offers breathtaking views only surpassed by the vistas from the slopes and the peak. On clear days the whole Westfjord peninsula is visible, beyond the North Atlantic ocean the shores of Greenland can be glimpsed and the peninsula it self with its amazing mountains and beaches are sights never forgotten. This is one of the very best glacier hikes in the world…!

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Terrain: Lava field, volcanic rock, snow and glacier. A great hike to the top Iceland’s most famous glacier and volcano. The glacier has crevasses so a mountain guide and the right equipment are obligatory. The route down offers great skiing in the spring.

 

 

Disclaimer: All hiking trips are undertaken on the responsibility of its participants. Icelandic Nature Tours does not assume any responsibility for accidents which are caused by its customers or can be traced to there own actions. Participants have to sign a waiver before undertaking all trips stating that they realize that all outdoor activities carry an inherit risk.