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Parking area and information sign.
A series of trails begin up a small hill.
Look for the "Súlur" sign.
Akureyri to the north.
Mountains in Glerárdalur to the west.
A large cairn along the way.
Wooden planks to help you over a wet area.
Súlur appearing through the clouds.
Many hikers along the path.
Getting higher above Akureyri.
Tundra-like landscapes on Akureyri.
Fresh water streams from glacier runoff.
The path may lead over some snow patches.
The path will zigzag to the peak.
Vegetation becomes less prevalent.
A bee collecting pollen near the summit.
The summit comes into view.
The Ytrisúla summit (with log book).
Beginning the descent.
The clouds begin to clear over Glerárdalur.