Alpine Iceland Trek

Hrútfjallstindar alpine peaks on the Vatnajökull Glacier

Mountain climbing trip from Skaftafell.

When it comes to big alpine routes and impressive peaks in Iceland the upper reaches of the Sv�­nafellsj�¶kull in Skaftafell is the undisputed master of ceremony. There the Hr�ºtfjallstindar peaks rise valiantly up between the Sv�­nafellsj�¶kull and the Skaftafellsj�¶kull and the four shapely peaks range from 1756 meters to 1875. These impressive spires offer some great challenging, non-technical, to extremely difficult alpine climbing.

Along the way and from the top the view is magnificent, on bluebird days it is certainly one of the great mountain views the world has to offer. Below the lush Skaftafell oasis and enormous outlet glaciers stretched out towards the black sand beaches and the North Atlantic. To the North the Vatnaj�¶kull glacier ice cap, Europeâ��s largest is also revealed with its millennia old ice coat and beautiful peaks jutting up from its flanks. Our standard ascent is one that requires no technical alpine climbing but participants have to be in very good excellent physical condition.

We offer more demanding alpine climbing up on request and on private guiding basis. Contact us for the South face and All 4 summits (April - June)

Itinerary / Highlights

Guaranteed departures: Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:00 AM from the 1st of June & 1st of September from the Glacier Guides sales office in Skaftafell. Weather and condition dependant.

Departure time: 05:00 AM.

Minimum number of participants: 3 persons.

Available from April to September (depending of weather). Distance from Reykjavik: 350 km. Duration of trip: 12-14 hours. Age limit: 16 years. Minimum: 3 persons. Maximum: 30 persons. Included: Guiding and all necessary glacial gear. Bring with you: see the equipment list. Trip starts at approx 05:00 AM if leaving from Skaftafell. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel trips due to weather or other factors out side our control.

Other Details

Accommodation Details

Height: 1875 m.

Terrain: We travel from sea level following the Skaftafell Glacier´s melt path. Into the alpine tundra on the flanks of mt. Hafrafell before entering the snow covered glacier that surrounds Hrútfjallstindar on this Icelands most scenic of climbs

Average ascend time: 8-10 hours. Total average trip time: 11-15 hours.
Height gain: ~1750 meters

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

The product is to be paid for in Icelandic Krona (ISK) and has been converted to Euros for your convenience. The price you will pay is from ISK19,990