Síldarmannagötur
An old national hiking trail with a beautiful view of Skorradal and Hvalfjörður.
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Region
Vesturland, Skorradalshreppur
Starting point
N64°28.4501 W021°19.1845
Markings
- Marked trail, at regular intervals
- Marked trail with signs that guide the way
Duration
4 - 6 hours
Surface
- Gravel
- Grass
- Rocks
- Wetlands
- Mixed surface - e.g. soil, stones, grass
Hazards
- Rockfall - Rocks can fall from cliffs, landslides and mountain slopes
- A ford - Unbridged river/a stream, wetland or a swamp
- Streams - i.e. river, sea or lakes
- Wind gusts - A route known for powerful wind gusts
- Slippery trail
Service on the trail
No service
Lighting
Unilluminated
Period
The route is closed from november until may, due to weather and conditions on the route.
Síldarmannagötur is an old national route that is in a protected area in the settlement in Skorradals valley, which is part of maintaining the paths of the past. The hike can be start at Vatnshorn in Skorradalur valley or deep inside the Hvalfjörður bay.
Síldarmannagötur, a hiking trail that connects Skorradalur valley and Hvalfjörður bay, is a popular outdoor route, that can be enjoyed by a wide range of groups. Markings can be found at the beginning and end of the route but volunteers have been diligent in maintaining signs along the way to help hikers along the way. Hikers need to cross Bláskeggsá river twice on the way, and the trail´s surface varies, from small/big rocks to dirt trails. The views on the trail is magnificent but hikers can enjoy the views from Hvalfjörður bay, Skorradalur valley, glaciers and the magestic Botnssúlur.
Síldarmannagötur have been and will be one of the most popluar outdoor hiking trail in the west, and it is important to maintain it and distribute information about the trail.