Over open heathland, after a few bends (S3) we reach the Sjónarnípa viewpoint with a view of the retreating glacier tongues. From here we continue slightly to steeply uphill in a northerly direction as you hike to the Kristínartindar.

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View of Svartifoss from above – Sjónarnípa viewpoint loop from Skaftafell

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