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Ascent of Virkisfell on 2005-06-26

Climber: James Barlow

Other People:Solo Ascent
Only Party on Mountain
Date:Sunday, June 26, 2005
Ascent Type:Successful Summit Attained
Peak:Virkisfell
    Location:Iceland
    Elevation:3638 ft / 1108 m

Ascent Trip Report

I did an after-dinner hike. The trail leads right to the top of this peak. The views of Kverkfjöll and the northern terminus of Vatnajökull are amazing. It took about 45 min to an hour to top out. Headed for the Kverkfjöll ice caves the next morning...
Summary Total Data
    Total Elevation Gain:685 ft / 208 m
    Route:Hveragil/Biskupsfell/Virkisfell Trail
    Trailhead:2953 ft / 900 m



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