The Best Alpine Climbing Trails in Iceland

Nónhorn

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Leifur Hákonarson

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Distance

5.97mi

Elevation +

2113f

TrailRank

62| 4.67

Towering over the farm of Hvesta (where my cousin Jón is the first "hydroelectric farmer" in Iceland :-) Nónhorn affords a spectacular view. Towards the north the highest peak in the Westfjords, Kaldbakur, dominates the ...

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Hafursfell 2012-09-22 18:05:11

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Gussler

Distance

9.91mi

Elevation +

2884f

TrailRank

46

Great hike at Hafursfell and suprising view and walking after narrow trail. Wold be ranked as Moderate if you skip peak 2 (Stillur).

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Snæfellsjökull traverse

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Leifur Hákonarson

Distance

6.99mi

Elevation +

4751f

TrailRank

45| 5.0

I've wanted to do this for a long time - and then I went ahead and did it :-) We had been having a heat wave for days, the temperature hovered around 20°C and there was no wind. Luckily I had plenty of liquids because...

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Herðubreið AUG-07-09

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Gussler

Distance

10.00mi

Elevation +

3274f

TrailRank

43

Hiking the most butiful moutain Herðubreið 1682m elected as the moutain of Iceland 2002. First climbed first 1908. This is a steep hike up, in loose rocks and only for experient hikers and with protection hat. About 6-7...

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Móskarðahnjúkar

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Leifur Hákonarson

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Distance

5.04mi

Elevation +

2910f

TrailRank

43| 5.0

The easternmost part of the Esja massif is made up of a series of rhyolite cones known as Móskarðahnjúkar. Because of the light-coloured rocks it always seems from Reykjavik that the sun is shining on these summits - not...

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Snæfellsjökull 14.11.2010

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Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

9.14mi

Elevation +

3383f

TrailRank

41

Started off from Reykjavik at 6 am and got to Snæfellsjökull Glacier about half eight just before sunrise. It was a bit clowdy in the beginning but as we approaced the summit the sky cleared and the view was outstanding,...

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Magni Fimmvörðuháls 2012-10-18 18:34:27

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Alpine Climbing

Gussler

Distance

9.23mi

Elevation +

3025f

TrailRank

41

Fantastic route to the new volcanos mountains Magni and Móði at Fimmvörðuháls made after erruption in Eyjafjallajökull in March 2010. Hiking from Þórsmörk "Thorsmork" 8 km up to 1040 meters.

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Vestmannaeyjar 2013-03-02 17:24:15

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Alpine Climbing

Gussler

Distance

10.63mi

Elevation +

3724f

TrailRank

40| 5.0

Lovely day in volcano island Vesmannaeyjar. Mild weather and good veiw all over. Rated Very difficult at some places like Heimaklettur and Blátindur.

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Ingólfsfjall Alviðra 2012-07-20

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Alpine Climbing

Gussler

Distance

3.39mi

Elevation +

1650f

TrailRank

40

Best track up on highest point at Ingolfsfjall. Parking at Alviðra old fram now in public care. Up suprising and steep well marked trail. Chains at top for supporting and can be handy in the fall and winter when some ice...

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Sveinstindur, Vatnajokull glacier, Iceland

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sigurjons

Distance

16.12mi

Elevation +

7031f

TrailRank

40

Hiking to Iceland's second highest peak, 2.044 m high. starting at 25 m elevation and going through an moderate terrain, no technically difficult obstacles on the way. Just pounding with the legs. A beautiful sunny and ...

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Arnarfell hið mikla

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Alpine Climbing

Leifur Hákonarson

Distance

15.15mi

Elevation +

2182f

TrailRank

39

I had heard that in autumn you could ford the Þjórsá river and get to Arnarfell from the East. This turned out to be the case, though a crotch-deep, 50+ metre wide glacial torrent isn't exactly inviting in temperatures b...

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Hvannadalshnjúkur 08.05.2011

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Alpine Climbing

Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

15.57mi

Elevation +

7461f

TrailRank

39

We were a group of 22 from travelling party GoWest that did Mt. Hvannadalshnjúkur (2110 m.a.s.) on the morning of May 8th. Started hiking at 3:30 am. It was fog and temperature around 5-8°C. At appr. 600m ascending we ca...

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Baula Peak (winter), West Iceland (17-03-2018)

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Alpine Climbing

Alex_Mazaira

Distance

6.56mi

Elevation +

2913f

TrailRank

39

With its iconic pyramidal shape, Baula is one of the most beautiful mountains in Iceland. I climbed the peak in March, at the end of the winter. I parked the car by the road in the signed parking area. I first walked nor...

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Krafla

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Alpine Climbing

ingvi

Distance

3.85mi

Elevation +

1083f

TrailRank

38| 2.67

Nice and easy walk on Krafla. There was much mud on the way and my shoes became very heavy. The hike starts at lake Víti - a popular tourist attraction.

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Westfjords, Thingeyri: Kaldbakur í gegnum Meðaldalur

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Alpine Climbing

kleppur

Distance

10.15mi

Elevation +

3064f

TrailRank

38

Hike up to Kaldbakur through Meðaldalur Difficult for flatvalley hikers Moderate for experienced mountain hikers Start where the old field track meets the road on the eastern side of the valley. Walk 30 min on the tra...

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Hrútsfjallstindar 14. maí 2011

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Alpine Climbing

gegils

Distance

14.12mi

Elevation +

6348f

TrailRank

38

In as clear sky as I and my friends had in this amazing trip I guess this is the most beautiful mountain view you can get in the whole world ... it seems like you are basically placed on the top of the world. Our guides ...

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Trölladyngja (Ódáðahrauni)

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Alpine Climbing

Leifur Hákonarson

Distance

14.87mi

Elevation +

2267f

TrailRank

38

This hike is only moderately difficult but fairly long and mostly without access to water. Note that it starts and ends at a very difficult mountain track only passable by 4x4s. The GPS track is too long for most units -...

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'Seyðisfjörður Mountain Viking' part 4 (#3 Nóntindur, #4 Hádegistindur and #5 Strandartindur)

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Alpine Climbing

Pawel i Patrycja

Distance

14.47mi

Elevation +

5856f

TrailRank

37

We decided to combine three peaks into one long trip. Starting and ending point unfortunately are about 6 km apart from each other so either you have to go all the way back to parking by following the marked trial along ...

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Kerling 23.09.2010

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Alpine Climbing

Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

8.70mi

Elevation +

5397f

TrailRank

37

Went up Mt. Kerling in Eyjafjordur in an excellent weather with an old schoolmate, Unni. We planned to do the last climbing on the right (east) side to the top, but I had to turn back due to cramps during climbing the cl...

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Hafnarfjall-Gildalshnúkur-Tungukollur (winter). Borgarnes, West Iceland (06-04-2018)

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Alpine Climbing

Alex_Mazaira

Distance

8.60mi

Elevation +

4140f

TrailRank

37

Awesome route passing through several peaks, including Hafnarfjall, Gildalshnúkur and Tungukollur. The views of the Borgarnes bay and the Skarðsheiði massif are really impressive from these mountains. Although I climb...

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Víðidalsfjall - Hrossakambur 23.04.2011

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Alpine Climbing

Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

11.44mi

Elevation +

3104f

TrailRank

37

Pretty long route, but not difficult. However crampoons necessary this time of year. Great view over the Hunavatnssysla area, and towards the highland of Iceland as well (Arnarvatnsheiði) View from Holtavörðuheiði and to...

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Tröllakirkja (í Kolbeinsstaðafjalli)

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Alpine Climbing

Leifur Hákonarson

Distance

4.55mi

Elevation +

2530f

TrailRank

37

Of the many peaks named Tröllakirkja ("Trolls' Church") this one best deserves the name! From the road it looks difficult but in fact it's a surprisingly easy scramble - you just have to pick a good line. There are a cou...

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Vindbelgjarfjall

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Alpine Climbing

ingvi

Distance

3.20mi

Elevation +

856f

TrailRank

37

Vindbelgjarfjall is a cute litle mountain near Mývatn. It offers excellent view of the lake. There is a good hiking path to the top.

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Blautindar Loop

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Alpine Climbing

willclimbs

Distance

15.63mi

Elevation +

5295f

TrailRank

37

First winter loop: Started on the edge of morsadular, scramble up a scree hill. From there head into the bowl, with will start you up towards the ridge line that runs around the top of kjos. Snow was plentiful so getting...

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4 summits vikrafell

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Alpine Climbing

kochi475

Distance

3.79mi

Elevation +

1716f

TrailRank

36

We did this hike with some snow left, but it was very nice. You can easily climb up four summits. They are very close to each other. There are 2 more difficult parts, because it is kind of deep there, but in generell, as...

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