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The Abandoned Farm & cablebridge

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration
3 hours
Price from

11.000 ISK

A pleasant family hike destined for the abandoned farm of Kleif where we will take time to absorb the beautiful surroundings and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or coffee. Those who dare can try their hand at winching themselves across the Jökulsá river by a

A pleasant family hike destined for the abandoned farm of Kleif where we will take time to absorb the beautiful surroundings and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or coffee. Those who dare can try their hand at winching themselves across the Jökulsá river by a traditional cableway.

We provide

  • Fully guided tour

Optional

  • Packed lunch and refreshments

Suggested gear

  • Rain jacket or soft shell jacket
  • Rain pants or soft shell pants
  • Warm sweater or fleece jacket
  • Gloves
  • Woolen cap
  • Shoes suited to terrain
  • Water bottle (but you can also take a sip from some of the natural springs on the way)
  • Snack (you can also get provisions at the Wilderness Center)
  • Camera

  • Abandoned Farm & cablebridge adventure

    Duration: 3–4 hours
    Distance: 6 km
    Operated: 1 June – 30 September
    Departures: Every weekday at 9 am and upon request
    Departing from: The Wilderness Center
    Difficulty: Easy
    Minimum age: 
    No age limit
    Language:IS/Enk
    Price:
    11.000 ISK

    For guaranteed departure we need a minimum of 2 persons

    A pleasant family hike destined for the abandoned farm of Kleif where we will take time to absorb the beautiful surroundings and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or coffee. Those who dare can try their hand at winching themselves across the Jökulsá river by a traditional cableway.

    Suggested gear

    • Rain jacket or soft shell jacket
    • Rain pants or soft shell pants
    • Warm sweater or fleece jacket
    • Gloves
    • Woolen cap
    • Shoes suited to terrain
    • Water bottle (but you can also take a sip from some of the natural springs on the way)
    • Snack (you can also get provisions at the Wilderness Center)
    • Camera

    We provide

    • Fully guided tour

    Optional

    • Packed lunch and refreshments

  • A 100% charge applies if canceled within 4 days of the start time.
  • A 75% charge applies if canceled within 7 days of the start time.
  • A 50% charge applies if canceled within 21 days of the start time.

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