Síldarmannagötur

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.  

Area: Hvalfjörður bay /Skorradalur valley 

Road number to the starting point: Hvalfjarðarvegur (nr. 47) and road in Skorradalur (nr. 508) 

Difficulty level: Hard/Challenging 

Length: 15.56 km 

Elevation: 500 meters. 

Markings: Stiks and rock markings. 

Duration: 4 hours. 

Route type: Small and large rocks, grass, wetlands and meadows. 

Obstacles on the way: Bláskeggsá river but hikers need to cross it twice. 

Service in the area: No service. 

Illumination: No illumination. 

Season: The route is closed from november until may, due to weather and conditions on the route. 

GPS coordinates to the starting point: N64°28.4501 W021°19.1845. At Vatnshorn in Skorradlur valley. 

GPS coordinates to the finishing point: N64°23.2899 W021°21.5792. In Hvalfjörður bay.