Ascent to Kristínartindar

The ascent begins and ends at the campsite and then leads along a path through the Skaftafell National Park. We stick to the „Sjórnarnípa“ indicator.

At the beginning, the trail climbs only slightly, through a birch forest and then continues through the open landscape. We have the first view of the Skaftafellsjökull glacier slide.

Through the heathland and low willow stands, we get to the first viewpoint, from which there is a wonderful view of the lagoon under the glacial slide.

Lagoon under the glacial slide of Skaftafellsjökull. It's raining in the distance.

The trail begins to rise to the north, after about an hour we find ourselves at another lookout – Gláma, at an altitude of 650 m

In front of us to the north rises a mountain with two protruding noses.

The views of the deep gorge and the Hvannadalshnjúkur volcano are breathtaking.

And another view to the south to the sea. Here you can see the strength of glacial rivers during melting.

The last section leads straight up and traverses the slope above the abyss. Behind this section you can see the saddle between the pre-peak and the main peak. Then just down the ridge to the highest point.

Views of the colorful Kyoto mountains and alluvial cones in the Morsá River Valley.

Here you can see the southern part of the huge Vatnajökull glacier.

We take photos and take photos.

We descend to the saddle in the same way and then keep right along the stream.

On the way back we continue through green meadows to the viewpoint Nyrdrihnaukur.

From here it is best to see the gorge, which was modeled by the Morsárjökull glacier.

Following the path around the „black“ waterfall, we get back to the camp.

Finally, a brief photo pause.