Kristínartindar

Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður, Ísland

8.7 miles (14.1 km) · 2,115 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kristínartindar is a 8.7-mile loop route in Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður, Ísland, gaining 2,115 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.5 miles gaining 2,095 feet at an average 8.5% grade. About 49% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	8.7 mi (14.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,115 ft (645 m)
Average gain	242 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 2,032 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.2%
Runnable	49% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	12.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	22%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	22%
Mild downhill	6%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	18%

Questions about Kristínartindar

How much elevation gain does Kristínartindar have?

Kristínartindar has 2,115 ft (645 m) of elevation gain over 8.7 miles (14.1 km). That averages 242 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kristínartindar?

The difficulty score for Kristínartindar is 12.9 of 100. That is harder than 78.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 49% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kristínartindar?

The longest climb on Kristínartindar runs 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and gains 2,032 ft (619 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.2%.