Rangárþing ytra, Ísland
33.9 miles (54.5 km) · 4,266 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
The Laugavegur Trail (Iceland) is a 33.9 mile route in Rangárþing ytra, Ísland. The course features 4,230 feet of elevation gain and 5,569 feet of descent. The largest climb extends 9.2 miles, gaining 1,300 feet. The course averages 131 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 76% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 16.4 out of 10, placing it in the 81.3th percentile. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring Ísland's mountain terrain.
| Distance | 33.9 mi (54.5 km) |
| Elevation gain | 4,266 ft (1,300 m) |
| Average gain | 126 ft per mile (24 m per km) |
| Longest climb | 6.3 mi, 1,439 ft of gain |
| Steepest climb grade | 31.8% |
| Runnable | 76% of the route |
| Climbs / descents | 3 climbs, 3 descents |
| Profile shape | Steady descent |
| Difficulty score | 7.6 of 100 |
| Surface | trail |
| Route shape | Point to Point |
| Type | Route |
| Grade band | Share of route |
|---|---|
| Flat | 15% |
| Mild uphill | 22% |
| Moderate uphill | 7% |
| Steep uphill | 8% |
| Mild downhill | 30% |
| Moderate downhill | 9% |
| Steep downhill | 9% |
Laugavegur Trail (Iceland) has 4,266 ft (1,300 m) of elevation gain over 33.9 miles (54.5 km). That averages 126 ft of gain per mile.
The difficulty score for Laugavegur Trail (Iceland) is 7.6 of 100. That is harder than 58.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 76% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.
The longest climb on Laugavegur Trail (Iceland) runs 6.3 miles (10.1 km) and gains 1,439 ft (439 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 31.8%.
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