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Svartifoss

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  • The Svartifoss framed by overhanging basalt columns.
    The Svartifoss framed by overhanging basalt columns.
    Photo: Herbert Raab, Alpenverein Linz

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64.027575, -16.975140
DMS
64°01'39.3"N 16°58'30.5"W
UTM
28W 403498 7101582
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Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 6.3 km
Duration 1:45 h
Ascent 177 m
Descent 177 m

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recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 6.2 km
Duration 1:50 h
Ascent 192 m
Descent 192 m

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from Ingrid Herrmann,   set geo-aktiv reisen GmbH
Mountain Hike · Iceland
Circular route Skaftafellsheiði
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 16.9 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 780 m
Descent 780 m

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from Herbert Raab,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 6 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 177 m
Descent 177 m

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