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Skalafell is in southwest Iceland, about thirty minutes drive from the capital,... more
Mts Kerlingarfjoll hiking
Mts Kerlingarfjoll are a cluster of mountains on the... more
This pearl of the interior is situated in a valley between colourful... more
The number of hiking trails in Iceland is much greater than covered by this... more
Hiking trails in Eyjafjord area
The number of hiking trails in Iceland is much... more
There are many interesting hiking routes in the Lake Myvatn area Following are... more
Gerpir is the easternmost tip of Iceland
Magnificent view, high rocks, and... more
Hiking in Gleradal area
The Glera Valley Area offers quite a few walking and... more
This mountain ridge serves as a nice background of the ice free part of the... more
About Laugavegur hike
The total hiking distance is close to 53 km and the... more
Mt Glodarfeykir (910 m), decorating the landscape on the eastern side of Valley... more
Skaftafell offers a range of hiking possibilities for experienced hikers as... more
The number of hiking trails in Iceland is much greater than covered by this... more
Burfell, the symmetrical slag crater is located near Mt Helgafell, about 7,5 km... more
Hiking Trails in Mt Hengill Area
The Hengill area is an recreational area that... more
Experience The Fimmvorduhals Hike in One or Two Days
This could be the idea... more
An ancient route through the Reidskard Pass over the Vogastapi Headland and... more
The usual route is to walk to the mountain from the north of Oddafell, but it... more
Find your own Hiking Challenge in the Reykjanes Area As The Reykjanes Peninsula... more
The Glera Valley Area offers quite a few walking and climbing routes The valley... more
Distance to summit about 5 km Vertical ascent about 880 m
The route is marked... more
1 day: Landmannalaugar-Hrafntinnusker
Distance 12 km, estimated walking time 4... more
About Alftavatn-Emstrur-Thorsmork Hiking Trail
1 day: Álftavatn - Emstrur... more
Hiking Trails in Kverkfjoll - Hvannalindir Area
Changeable weather conditions,... more
The trail from the Sigurdarskali hut to the bridge across Jokulsa a Fjollum... more
From the ruins in Hvannalindir a longer hiking trail is available along the... more
The parking area is within a short walking distance from the Lindahraun lava... more
From The Icelandic Glaciological Society’s hut it is possible to walk... more
A road lies from the Kverkfjoll route in the Hvannalindir area southeast to a... more
The tour starts from the hut Sigurdarskali, heading toward the Kverkjokull... more
From the Hvannalindir area, a 38-kilometre jeep track extends from the... more
The distance from the Sigurdarskali hut to the edge of the Kverkjokull... more
Begin the tour by heading north to Mt Virkisfell (1108 m) Mt Biskupsfell (1240... more
The tour follows route 2 over a rocky terrain, and then runs twelve km east... more
An easy walk, mostly on a good jeep track, an earlier main connection road... more
This trail takes you from Borgarfjordur to Brunavik across the Brunavik Pass... more
This trail takes you from Borgarfjordur to Brunavik across pass... more
Viknaslod Hiking Trails
Borgarfjordur - Brunavik
Borgarfjordur - Brunavik... more
Point Raudanes is in the vicinity of farm Vellir and former parsonage Svalbard,... more
Videy is the largest island of the Kollafjord Bay (1,7 km²) with its highest... more
Oskjuhlid Hike
The hill Oskjuhlid is an important link in the chain of open... more
The Ellidaar-valley is one of the most interesting recreational areas of the... more
Lake Ellidavatn is among the many lakes within the capital area Its surface... more
Raudholar are the remainder of a cluster of pseudo craters within the... more
Nýidalur hut– Evening stroll with the park ranger Daily at 2030
The park... more
Distances: Snaefell - Geithellnar about 100 km Snaefell - Thorisdalur about 80... more
Hiking Trail Suggestions
1 Hut Sigurdarskali - Ice Cave
The distance from the... more
The walking distance is about 100 km The only major obstacle is the shortage of... more
Mt Esja is the most prominent mountain within the capital area after the... more
Number of hiking trails are available at Hveragerdi area 1-4 hours There are... more
The Reykjavegur hiking trail is divided into a few easy stages and at the end... more
This spectacular hiking trail and bridle path winds between mountains and... more
The hiking distance is 42 - 44 km At the starting or finishing point,... more
The total hiking distance comprises about 55 kilometres, which can be divided... more
This spectacular hiking trail and bridle path winds between mountains and... more
The distance between Skogar and Thorsmork (Basar) is about 25 km Hikers en... more
Hvanngil
The new Hvanngil Hut offers sleeping bag accommodations for 60 people... more
This part of the Interior offers clear trails to follow, so it mostly depends... more
Oraefajokull is the highest mountain of the country, 2,110 m, and stretches to... more
About Ingolfsfjall
Mt Ingolfsfjall (551m) is a steep sloped hyaloclastite... more
Mt Geirolfsgnupur is a challenge on a fine day The view from up there is... more
Three hiking routes
An old route lie from Cove Midkjos through the Snoka Pass... more
A hiking trail across the Skorarheidi Moorland to the Furufiord Bay lies along... more
The hiking trail between the coves Hloduvik and Haelavik crosses the very steep... more
From Hesteyri over the Kjaransvik Pass The route lies along the edge of... more
Hiking in Fljotavik
This abandoned part of the country is among the most... more
Above the abandoned farm Bolungarvikursel is a route through the... more
Hiking Tharalatursfjordur
A walk along the bay via Tharalatursnes to the... more
The main hiking routes in the Nature Reserves are marked Organized walking... more
The main hiking routes in the Nature Reserves are marked Organized walking... more
Hellnar - Arnarstapi The lava field between Arnarstapi and Hellnar, all the way... more
There are interesting hiking trails all over the area, along the fine salmon... more
Vidgelmir is among the longest and largest lava caves of the world (1585... more
Hiking in Thorsmork
Mt Valahnukur (458 m) protrudes just west of the... more
The main ancient approaches of the Parliamentary Plains and the first National... more
About Glymur
This is the highest waterfall of the country, 200 metres (660... more
Jokulhals Snæfellsjokull
The mountain pass Jokulhals touches the eastern edge... more
About Kirkjufell
Mt Kirkjufell (463m) is a beautifully shaped and a symmetric,... more
About Bolungarvik in Hornstrandir
Precipitous mountains and steep screes frame... more
