Skaftafellsheiði

Vatnajökulsþjóðgarður, Ísland

9.4 miles (15.1 km) · 2,306 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.1 km)
Elevation gain	2,306 ft (703 m)
Average gain	245 ft per mile (46 m per km)
Longest climb	4.5 mi, 2,034 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	26.4%
Runnable	45% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	18%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	24%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	14%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Skaftafellsheiði

How much elevation gain does Skaftafellsheiði have?

Skaftafellsheiði has 2,306 ft (703 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.1 km). That averages 245 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Skaftafellsheiði?

The difficulty score for Skaftafellsheiði is 11.3 of 100. That is harder than 78.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 45% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Skaftafellsheiði?

The longest climb on Skaftafellsheiði runs 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and gains 2,034 ft (620 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 26.4%.