Dritvík Lifting Stones
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 4 out of 5 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Þjóðgarðurinn Snæfellsjökull
Location: Snæfellsbær, Iceland
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Tips
The strength stones were used to test the men's boating fitness. The stones weighed 23 kg, 54 kg, 200 kg, and 154 kg. Those who could only lift 23 kg were considered "weaklings," those who could lift 54 kg were considered "useful" and allowed on the boat. Those who could lift 100 kg were considered "half-strength," and those who could lift 154 kg were considered "really strong."
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Location: Snæfellsbær, Iceland
Best Hikes to Dritvík Lifting Stones
- Easy
4.8
(15)
169
Djúpalónssandur Parking Area – Path to Djúpalónssandur Beach loop from Ólafsvík00:43
2.65km
30m
Easy4.7
(3)
49
Path to Djúpalónssandur Beach – Djúpalónssandur Parking Area loop from Ólafsvík01:15
4.63km
60m
Intermediate5.0
(3)
22
Wreck of the Epine – View of the Basalt Cliffs loop from Ólafsvík03:14
12.5km
70m
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