Hike · North Iceland
Súlur trail
Súlur – gönguleið
Leads to: Súlur
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Warm up after: pools & lagoons with a visitor pass
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Quick facts
- The Súlur trail route is 10 km there and back (5.2 km one way) and takes about 5 h 55 min to walk.
- The nearest town to Súlur trail is Akureyri.
- Súlur trail is a hike in North Iceland.
The facts
| Distance | 5.2 km one way |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 871 m |
| Walking time | 5 h 55 min there and back |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Nearest town | Akureyri |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.6533° N, 18.1723° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Questions people ask
What is Súlur trail?
Súlur trail is a hike in North Iceland.
Where is Súlur trail?
Súlur trail is at 65.6533° N, 18.1723° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Akureyri. The nearest other sight on our map is Glérá, a hike about 64 m away in a straight line.
How do I get to Súlur trail?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Súlur trail, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akureyri.
How long does the Súlur trail hike take?
The Súlur trail route is 10 km there and back (5.2 km one way) and takes about 5 h 55 min to walk. It is rated hard. The climb is 871 m. Walking times are estimates from the route's distance and climb, not a guarantee.
Where does the Súlur trail route lead?
The Súlur trail route leads to Súlur.
Does it cost anything to visit Súlur trail?
We have not verified a fee for Súlur trail. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Súlur trail?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 16 minutes' drive from Súlur trail. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (24 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool16 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Forest Lagoon24 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- OpenStreetMap (ODbL-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.