Ski touring routes in Iceland

Great spring ski route with a geothermal highlight on the highest peak in the Kerlingarfjöll area.

Very beautiful spring ski route on two of the higher peaks in Kerlingarfjöll. Two ascents and many descent options promise pure enjoyment! The descent passes the geothermal active zone. The area is only accessible after the F-roads open around May with a 4x4 vehicle.

Spectacular ski tour on the Troll Peninsula with a ridge hike and steep descent with a view of the fjord. Not to be underestimated despite the low altitude (853m). Duration: 3.5h to 5.5h

Of course, the ascent in Brunnardalur, through which you reach Saudaneshnjukar directly, is great. But if the weather is fine and the snow conditions are good, the "diversions" via Jökulkollur and the racy descent into Saudalur is highly recommended!

The ski tour to Snaefellsjökull leads along the pass road and then over open slopes to the summit structure, which is completely covered in snow.

Nice tour in typical Icelandic mountain scenery with a top descent on wide slopes. In safe conditions, a descent into the cirque beckons. Carried out on 19.02.2021

Nice, not too steep, summit route north of Dalvik.

Superb route on the lookout peak par excellence at Eyjafjörður.

We called him "Hundling"

Variant A offers an exciting summit slope and a more challenging descent compared to the ascent. It is almost not frequented. Depending on weather and snow conditions, this variant can also be used for the ascent. Ideally, you can drive about 4.5 km further beyond the parking lot by car and park by the roadside just before the stream (late winter). This makes both the ascent and descent via the variant a somewhat more demanding route with sensational views of the fjord. The possibility and feasibility of continuing the drive must be assessed on-site situationally. However, there are many options for variation. Based on my experiences and analyses of the images and topographic data, variants B, C, and D could also be possible. Who has already gained experience here? If so, please feel free to share your knowledge in the comments below. Thank you! Update from 15.04.2024: We undertook the route on 10.04.2024 after several days of a severe snowstorm with massive snowfall and huge snowdrifts. Despite the previously adverse conditions, the ascent via the classic route was possible without problems. At the summit, we discussed the descent and opted for variant A. Unfortunately, the entry via the ridge at about 1100 meters was not feasible because too much snow had been deposited there in recent days. So we decided on variant D instead. The descent variant proved to be an absolute stroke of luck. The slopes were well blown out and with some knowledge of how the wind shapes its artwork, we repeatedly found wonderfully loose snow for a lively descent. Depending on the situation, we could really push hard and had lots of fun. We cheered down the whole mountain with joy – something we hardly expected after the miserable conditions of the previous days. Once again, it was a day we will not forget soon. A top route with a great team!