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Photo of Islandia: Hvannagil Canyon via Raftagil Canyon Photo of Islandia: Stuðlagil Canyon- Stuðlafoss Photo of Vestrahorn, Iceland

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  • near Starmýri, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    5.78mi
    Elevation +
    866f
    TrailRank
    82| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofIslandia: Hvannagil Canyon via Raftagil Canyon Photo ofIslandia: Hvannagil Canyon via Raftagil Canyon Photo ofIslandia: Hvannagil Canyon via Raftagil Canyon

    Bonita ruta circular disfrutando de paisajes espectaculares. Esta versión por el cañon de Raftagil es mas corta que la ruta original que sale desde Stafafell. Para llegar al inicio de la ruta salimos de la Ring Road si...

    Ruta muy bonita y facil de seguir. Nos tuvimoz que descalzar unas cuantas veces jajajaja. Gracias por compartir. Saludos...
    D@bid
  • near Valpjofsstaðir, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    6.45mi
    Elevation +
    768f
    TrailRank
    74| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofIslandia: Stuðlagil Canyon- Stuðlafoss Photo ofIslandia: Stuðlagil Canyon- Stuðlafoss Photo ofIslandia: Stuðlagil Canyon- Stuðlafoss

    Spanish and English translation Actualización julio 2023: al parecer tras la construcción de un nuevo puente se ha habilitado un segundo parking 2 km más adelante en la orilla este, a la altura de la cascada Stuðlafos...

    Con el puente nuevo han ampliado la pista y creado un parking a unos 5 km. Ahora es mas accesible, perdiendo el encanto.
    aranolasagasti
    El cañón merece la pena el paseo
    julio_gb
    Ganas de ir. Gracias por toda la descripción y las fotos.
    Alfsmith
  • Vestrahorn, Iceland

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    near Höfn, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    9.60mi
    Elevation +
    1995f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofVestrahorn, Iceland Photo ofVestrahorn, Iceland Photo ofVestrahorn, Iceland

    Vestrahorn, Iceland Trail starts easily, through the Viking Village (built as a film set) and along the beach. Gets harder as you go up the hill, lots of spongy moss! The steep descent is the hard part, over "scree" (lo...

  • Stórurð - loop trail

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    near Bakkagerði, Austurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    8.98mi
    Elevation +
    3127f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofStórurð - loop trail Photo ofStórurð - loop trail Photo ofStórurð - loop trail

    We connected two of the trails to Stroud to form a loop. total distancve : 14,5 km . The last two kilometers you have to walk along an asphalt road

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  • near Skaftafell, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    5.75mi
    Elevation +
    1125f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSkaftafell Sel - Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa Photo ofSkaftafell Sel - Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa Photo ofSkaftafell Sel - Svartifoss - Sjónarnípa

    A 3-4 hours easy loop leads to the turf-farm Sel, the Sjónarsker view point, Svartifoss and then the Sjónarnípa view point. It is possible to use alternative paths and adapt the trail with the weather.

    Bonita ruta, bello paisaje mis felicitaciones.
    Mr Hunter
  • near Egilsstaðir, Austurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    3.87mi
    Elevation +
    1007f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofIceland 04: Chasing Waterfalls - Hengifoss Photo ofIceland 04: Chasing Waterfalls - Hengifoss Photo ofIceland 04: Chasing Waterfalls - Hengifoss

    I parked the car in the parking lot and directly started going uphill. I took the trail on the right by crossing the bridge over the river. I will get back from the trail on the left. You can start from the left if you w...

  • near Fagurhólsmýri, Austurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    2.67mi
    Elevation +
    751f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofIceland 03: Chasing waterfalls - Múlagljúfur Canyon Photo ofIceland 03: Chasing waterfalls - Múlagljúfur Canyon Photo ofIceland 03: Chasing waterfalls - Múlagljúfur Canyon

    I was the first to arrive at the place. There is a free parking zone. It was very early, cold, and you could see the frost on the grass. From the minute you start your hike, it is an uphill in the middle of a very beauti...

  • near Skaftafell, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    5.78mi
    Elevation +
    1050f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofIslandia: Skaftafell Sjónarnípa-Svartifoss-Sel Photo ofIslandia: Skaftafell Sjónarnípa-Svartifoss-Sel Photo ofIslandia: Skaftafell Sjónarnípa-Svartifoss-Sel

    Nice easy circular route leaving from the parking of Skaftafell. About 500m from the start of the route, take a small path to the right instead of following the main path towards Svartifoss. Note that at this point there...

  • near Seyðisfjörður, Austurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    4.20mi
    Elevation +
    1007f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofSeyðisfjörður do go chasing waterfalls Photo ofSeyðisfjörður do go chasing waterfalls Photo ofSeyðisfjörður do go chasing waterfalls

    Do go chasin' waterfalls Do not stick to the rivers and the lakes that you're used to. Nice walk top point detour not needed. Very good walk value for views and waterfalls. Last part of route to town as track was invisib...

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    ImanolEsnaola
  • Svartifoss - Sel loop

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    near Fagurhólsmýri, Austurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    3.74mi
    Elevation +
    850f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofSvartifoss - Sel loop Photo ofSvartifoss - Sel loop Photo ofSvartifoss - Sel loop

    Trail from Skaftafell parking to Fagurhólsmýri passing through: - Hundafoss (0.6 mi) - Magnúsarfoss (0.8 mi) Trail is classified as moderate because of elevation gain, but the condition of the trail classifies as easy. ...

  • near Seyðisfjörður, Austurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    3.67mi
    Elevation +
    807f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSeyðisfjörður walk above town beautiful views Photo ofSeyðisfjörður walk above town beautiful views Photo ofSeyðisfjörður walk above town beautiful views

    Easy but beautiful walk above town with great views and waterfalls. If you stay here then certainly walk this walk. The only steep parts are the 50 meters after musical art monument Tsvingonur and two river beddings 300 ...

    Really great 2 hr walk above the port through beautiful countryside and great bird watching like black tailed godwit and...
    Pete Flynn 1
  • Iceland South - Fjallsárlón

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    near Jökulsárlón, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    3.69mi
    Elevation +
    312f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofIceland South - Fjallsárlón Photo ofIceland South - Fjallsárlón Photo ofIceland South - Fjallsárlón

    Iceland South - Route 1 - Fjallsárlón View of Fjallsárlón Glacier Lake Very easy. Great View. Fjallsárlón is a glacier lake at the south end of the Icelandic glacier Vatnajökull. Fjallsjökull which is part of the ...

  • near Starmýri, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    7.94mi
    Elevation +
    1243f
    TrailRank
    48
    Photo ofHVANNAGIL CANYON. JOKULSÁ I LÓNI RIVER. STAFAFELL Photo ofHVANNAGIL CANYON. JOKULSÁ I LÓNI RIVER. STAFAFELL Photo ofHVANNAGIL CANYON. JOKULSÁ I LÓNI RIVER. STAFAFELL

    Jökulsá i Lóni és un gran riu procedent de l'est de la gelera Vatnajökull. El seu curs baixa per un accidentat paisatge de Lonsöraefa abans d’arribar a formar un delta que acaba a Lónsvik. En el seu curs, rep l’aigua de ...

  • near Skaftafell, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    3.74mi
    Elevation +
    778f
    TrailRank
    48| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSkaftafell. Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel Photo ofSkaftafell. Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel Photo ofSkaftafell. Svartifoss - Sjónarsker - Sel

    Beautiful circular route in Skaftafell, in the southern part of Vatnajökull National Park. The route goes first to the famous Svartifoss waterfall, later goes to Sjónarster hill, where there is a spectacular view. From t...

    With ice/snow the use of crampons is highly recommended
    Itapita
  • Iceland East - Vatnsdalur Valley

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    near Höfn, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    4.88mi
    Elevation +
    748f
    TrailRank
    47
    Photo ofIceland East - Vatnsdalur Valley Photo ofIceland East - Vatnsdalur Valley Photo ofIceland East - Vatnsdalur Valley

    Iceland East - Snæfellsleið (F909) - Vatnsdalur Valley This valley is at the East side of Iceland, north of Snaefell Mountain. Starting point for hiking. Nice and easy hiking path if you have extra time after Snaefe...

  • Skaftafell, Kristínartindar

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    near Skaftafell, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    11.37mi
    Elevation +
    2835f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofSkaftafell, Kristínartindar Photo ofSkaftafell, Kristínartindar Photo ofSkaftafell, Kristínartindar

    Great hike with fantastic views of the Skaftafell and Morsar glaciers and of the Svartifoss waterfall. The S5 and S3 parts of the trail is moderate. However, the S4 part of the trail is difficult and probably not for sui...

  • Jökulsárlón hike

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    near Jökulsárlón, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    5.82mi
    Elevation +
    95f
    TrailRank
    45| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofJökulsárlón hike Photo ofJökulsárlón hike Photo ofJökulsárlón hike

    Jökulsárlón ( literally "glacial river lagoon") is a large glacial lake in southeast Iceland, on the edge of Vatnajökull National Park. Situated at the head of the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, it developed into a lake aft...

    Straight forward. A hike away from the crowds
    Maroun Habib
  • Skaftafell

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    near Skaftafell, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    4.90mi
    Elevation +
    1001f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofSkaftafell Photo ofSkaftafell Photo ofSkaftafell

    Skaftafell National Park was a national park, situated between Kirkjubæjarklaustur, typically referred to as Klaustur, and Höfn in the south of Iceland. On 7 June 2008, it became a part of the larger Vatnajökull National...

    Good trail
    sverrir
  • near Skaftafell, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    11.23mi
    Elevation +
    3465f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 4.56
    Photo ofHiking from the Skaftafell campsite to the peaks of Kristínartindar Photo ofHiking from the Skaftafell campsite to the peaks of Kristínartindar Photo ofHiking from the Skaftafell campsite to the peaks of Kristínartindar

    Mon Jul 14 2014 Hiking from the Skaftafell campsite to the peaks of Kristínartindar The hike starts and ends at the Skaftafell campsite. During the first half, you have an amazing view of the glacier. The last part...

    Fabulous trail
    Geoff Fisher
    My son and I hike this trail, June 28th 2018. It took us 5 hours to get to the top and 4 hours back, we did the loop cou...
    Dana Auman
    Realice la ruta con la información proporcionada en el centro de visitantes. Pendiente contunuada de subida que se lleva...
    Angeles VP
  • near Seyðisfjörður, Austurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    4.87mi
    Elevation +
    1070f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofSeyðisfjörður Do go chasin' waterfalls Part 2 south side Photo ofSeyðisfjörður Do go chasin' waterfalls Part 2 south side Photo ofSeyðisfjörður Do go chasin' waterfalls Part 2 south side

    Great track withgood with value for hiking ratio. lovely waterfalls and scenery. Even better that the Do go chasin' waterfalls part one Turned back for fog/clouds and no lunch for the kids(10+12) before reaching the lake

    Wonderful hiking trail!
    jlandzaad
  • Skaftafell National Park

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    near Skaftafell, Austurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    10.33mi
    Elevation +
    2566f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofSkaftafell National Park Photo ofSkaftafell National Park Photo ofSkaftafell National Park

    Skaftafell National Park was established in 1967, but nowadays is a part of the Vatnajökull National Park, since 2008. We followed a short and easy trail from the Skaftafell Visitor Center towards the waterfall Svartifos...

  • Skaftafell

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    near Skaftafell, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    4.47mi
    Elevation +
    1178f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofSkaftafell Photo ofSkaftafell Photo ofSkaftafell

    Name: SkaftafellStart time: 07/01/2014 14:39Finish time: 07/01/2014 17:13Distance: 7.2 km (02:34)Moving time: 01:56Average speed: 2.8 km/hAvg. Speed Mov.: 3.7 km/hMax. Speed: 13.1 km/hMinimum altitude: 70 mMaximum altitu...

  • near Fagurhólsmýri, Austurland (Ísland)
    Distance
    2.89mi
    Elevation +
    646f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofIceland 02: Chasing waterfalls - Svartifoss Photo ofIceland 02: Chasing waterfalls - Svartifoss Photo ofIceland 02: Chasing waterfalls - Svartifoss

    It is easy to get to the parking as usual. Keep your car in the designated parking lot for small vehicles and start your hike uphill. There are several info boards at the beginning of the trail. The more you go uphill, t...

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