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The Best Hiking Trails in Northeast (Iceland)

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  • Hverir - myvatn geothermal site

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    1.48mi
    Elevation +
    518f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofHverir - myvatn geothermal site Photo ofHverir - myvatn geothermal site Photo ofHverir - myvatn geothermal site

    Easy walk around the place, nice views fom the top. You may want to do it in the reverse direction compared to ours, as the way up was steep...

  • Grímsey - Green Trail

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    near Grímsey, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Distance
    4.01mi
    Elevation +
    636f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofGrímsey - Green Trail

    The center of Grímsey and the south part. Distance: About 6,4 km (3,8 miles). Time: Approximately 3 hrs. Terrain: Gravel road, tracks and paved road in the village Start by the village, pass the restaurant and the ...

  • near Akureyri, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Distance
    50.32mi
    Elevation +
    1499f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofAkureyri - map not correct just 6-7 km walk Photo ofAkureyri - map not correct just 6-7 km walk Photo ofAkureyri - map not correct just 6-7 km walk

    Akureyri nice walk we now found the correct turnoff from the road and made it to the start of the track in the car easy see photo of sign at turnoff. Very close to akureyri 10-15 min drive and nice walk and views before ...

  • near Kópasker, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Distance
    12.47mi
    Elevation +
    1381f
    TrailRank
    22

    Route along the coast from the small town of Kopasker located in the North of Iceland. Beautiful views and different species of birds. Iceland is wild. There is no way to climb to the top from the south face of the moun...

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  • near Ólafsfjörður, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Distance
    1.76mi
    Elevation +
    846f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofÓlafsfjörður part way up the mountain Photo ofÓlafsfjörður part way up the mountain Photo ofÓlafsfjörður part way up the mountain

    Tried to reach the top. For us to much ice and wind combined with no track and kids of 10 and 12 made us turn back part way but very nice views on the way. If needed see other track in same area to go higher

  • near Akureyri, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Distance
    8.17mi
    Elevation +
    4245f
    TrailRank
    19

    The hike up to Hraunsvatn is rather easy and good warmup for the rest. From Hraunsvatn to the top there is a very steep elevation and only in just over a one kilometer hike you gain about 600 meter in elevation. But ther...

  • Ólafsfjörður - Kerahnjúkir

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    near Ólafsfjörður, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Distance
    3.72mi
    Elevation +
    3232f
    TrailRank
    19

    Great views over the Troll peninsula from Keri... the highest around Olafsfjordur.. phone ran out of battery / tracking stopped.

  • Dimmuborgir Hverfjall Reykjahlid

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    6.79mi
    Elevation +
    1266f
    TrailRank
    19

    2h:47m:05s | 11.0 km Hard up to the volcano (less impressive to go up !) Hot bath when you cross the F860 Leave the car at Dimmubogir and hitch-hiking to go back

  • Reykjahlíð - mud pots

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    1.93mi
    Elevation +
    410f
    TrailRank
    17
    Photo ofReykjahlíð - mud pots Photo ofReykjahlíð - mud pots Photo ofReykjahlíð - mud pots

    amazing 360 view at the top! Don't try this trail when it has been raining. It's really slippery, even on a sunny day...

  • near Kópasker, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Distance
    2.42mi
    Elevation +
    131f
    TrailRank
    17
    Photo ofÁsbyrgi and Áshölði circular trail Photo ofÁsbyrgi and Áshölði circular trail

    This short trail starts from the Jökulsárgljúfur National Park Visitor Centre and is described in "Walking and Trekking in Iceland" by Cicerone press. Most of the walk is easy among low birch trees, grass, heathland and ...

  • Reykjahlíð

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    2.67mi
    Elevation +
    420f
    TrailRank
    16
    Photo ofReykjahlíð Photo ofReykjahlíð

    This hike is supposed to go all the way to the power plant, and is about 9km in total. Well marked and nice views.

  • near Dalvík, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Distance
    2.71mi
    Elevation +
    95f
    TrailRank
    16
    Photo ofDalvik including bird watching spot Photo ofDalvik including bird watching spot

    Easy hiking route near the info stop at Dalvik. Just follow the purple hiking path. The path is overgrown at some places and you can therefore not do the original path. Attached is the original route as well

  • Vindbelgjarfjall

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Distance
    3.17mi
    Elevation +
    886f
    TrailRank
    16

    Nice views of Myvatn area. It is an easy hike and it is not a walk since there is some loose terrain in the last part of the trail.

  • From raudholar to kopar

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    near Vidhirholl, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    10.08mi
    Elevation +
    1342f
    TrailRank
    16

    Pretty wet! Easy walk and stunning views. Trail ends not in Dettifoss but before. To Dettifoss is a few extra hours. now the hike was 3,5 hours.

  • ICELAND: Dreki-Askja-Viti-Dreki

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    near Skútustaðir, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Distance
    10.66mi
    Elevation +
    2927f
    TrailRank
    67| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofICELAND: Dreki-Askja-Viti-Dreki Photo ofICELAND: Dreki-Askja-Viti-Dreki Photo ofICELAND: Dreki-Askja-Viti-Dreki

    Des del refugi i càmping de Dreki, ens enfilem cap als llom pelats fins arribar al coll on ja podem veure el llac que hi ha dins del cràter del volcà Askja. Des d'aquí anem flanquejant per l'interior del cràter tot vorej...

    Gracias por tu respuesta! Nos hemos decidido por el Suzuki Grand VItara, que es un poquito más grande, pero aun así teng...
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    Un dels llocs més espectaculars que hom pot visitar a Islàndia i al món!
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  • Grímsey - Yellow Trail

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    near Grímsey, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Distance
    2.53mi
    Elevation +
    371f
    TrailRank
    15
    Photo ofGrímsey - Yellow Trail

    The central part of the island Distance: About 4,2 km (2,5 miles). Time: Approximately 2 hrs. Terrain: Gravel road, moors, tracks and paved road in the village Start by the village, pass the restaurant and the shop...

  • near Kópasker, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Distance
    9.64mi
    Elevation +
    1604f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofÁsbyrgi - Botnstjörn - Klappir Photo ofÁsbyrgi - Botnstjörn - Klappir Photo ofÁsbyrgi - Botnstjörn - Klappir

    Continuamos a lo largo de la bonita isla de Islandia y llegamos a Ásbyrgi, un precioso y abierto cañón digno de conocer. Lejos de recorrer una de las dos opciones, por la parte baja o por la parte alta, nosotros nos dec...

    Agradezco la sugerencia de esta ruta. Estaba por la zona y fue un hallazgo y un placer hacerla. Me parece además muy bie...
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  • MUSADALUR

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    near Ólafsfjörður, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Distance
    2.03mi
    Elevation +
    463f
    TrailRank
    12

    This trail is a part of the series of tracks reported on three days hike from Siglufjörður-Héðinsfjörður-Hvanndalir-Kleifar. The plan was to follow the shore from Héðinsfjöður to Hvanndalir. We had camped in Vík and walk...

  • Kaldbakur

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    near Norðurþing, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Distance
    1.65mi
    Elevation +
    128f
    TrailRank
    12

    Offering fantastic views back towards Húsavík Mountain and across the bay to Flateyjarskagi Peninsula, the lakes of Kaldbakstjarnir are a wonderful place to take a walk at any time of year. A peaceful location to have a...

  • PUTUSKORD

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    near Siglufjörður, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Distance
    2.84mi
    Elevation +
    856f
    TrailRank
    12

    This is the track over the mountain pass Pútuskörð between Nesdalur and Héðinsfjörður. The trail is a part of our three days hike from Siglufjörður along the slides above the shoreline to the peninsula Siglunes, continui...

  • Sprænugil

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    near Norðurþing, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Distance
    2.67mi
    Elevation +
    285f
    TrailRank
    12

    Taking in the best Húsavík has to offer, this walk offers a short stroll through its small-scale woods, taking you past the old skiing area and by several ideal picnic spots, a pass over Sprænugil Ravine and finally - by...

  • Rifstangi

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    near Raufarhöfn, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Distance
    5.90mi
    Elevation +
    85f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRifstangi Photo ofRifstangi Photo ofRifstangi

    Text in Icelandic and English below. Rifstangi er nyrsti tangi á meginlandi Íslands. Áður fyrr þá náði norður heimskautsbaugur inn á tangann og var hluti af Rifstanga því staðsettur norðan við heimskautsbauginn. Heims...

    Falleg, friðsæl og fræðandi gönguleið. Gaman að vita hvar heimskautsbaugur var staðsettur áður fyrr.
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