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Video: challenging 55k course across Iceland's interior brings runners through amazing landscapes
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Fimmvörðuháls trail Trail running has become popular in Iceland. Photo/Running in Iceland
Travel agency Lost Worlds Travel made a video from a recent trail run to Iceland’s interior. The company specialises in running trips around the world, with Iceland as one of its destinations.
The challenging 55k course is multi-terrain and brings runners through some amazing landscapes. It starts in Landmannalaugar geothermal area (approximately 600 m above sea level) and ends in Þórsmörk valley. The course’s highest point is Hrafntinnusker which lies 1,100 m above sea level.
Watch the video below.
Iceland 55k Ultra from RKNR Media on Vimeo.
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