Laugavegur Trail (Iceland)

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.

Route facts

Distance33.9 mi (54.5 km)
Elevation gain4,266 ft (1,300 m)
Average gain126 ft per mile (24 m per km)
Longest climb6.3 mi, 1,439 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade31.8%
Runnable76% of the route
Climbs / descents3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shapeSteady descent
Difficulty score7.6 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapePoint to Point
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat15%
Mild uphill22%
Moderate uphill7%
Steep uphill8%
Mild downhill30%
Moderate downhill9%
Steep downhill9%

Questions about Laugavegur Trail (Iceland)

How much elevation gain does Laugavegur Trail (Iceland) have?

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.

How difficult is Laugavegur Trail (Iceland)?

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.

What is the longest climb on Laugavegur Trail (Iceland)?

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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