Climbing Hvalfell allows one to enjoy views of Iceland's highest waterfall ("Glymur") as well as the surrounding mountains, the closest of which are Botnssúlur. One the way down one should make a point of stopping at the...
The Botnssúlur area offers the hiker a rich reward - mountains in all directions with glaciers dominating the north and east horizons. Highly recommended! Click the title for (a few) pictures.
Brekkukambur overlooks the old disused whaling station in Hvalfjörður ("Whalefjord"). It doesn't actually look all that interesting from the road but you'll be surprised by the view from the top - it is simply astounding...
Very nice hike in clear weather.
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Ganga frá Stóra-Botni í Hvalfirði, upp að Glym og þaðan upp á Hvalfell
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