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  • Mad Viking’s Trail - Húsadalstindur Summit - Vestrahorn loop extension

    Trail Running
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    near Höfn, Austurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Jordi
    Distance
    11.25mi
    Elevation +
    2602f
    TrailRank
    82| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMad Viking’s Trail - Húsadalstindur Summit - Vestrahorn loop extension Photo ofMad Viking’s Trail - Húsadalstindur Summit - Vestrahorn loop extension Photo ofMad Viking’s Trail - Húsadalstindur Summit - Vestrahorn loop extension

    Several sections across field since there’s not a clear path. The scree is serious stuff running downhill. Enjoy but remember that you are on your own and won’t find much people on this unique trail. Be safe! Details of...

    Spectacular and lonely trail. For those who pursue tranquility and silence, this is a great option in southern Iceland. ...
    Northern Mountaineer
    I know Iceland's interior a bit but I didn't expect this kind of landscapes and peaks by the coast! High in my list of h...
    Forest

  • Islandia: Hvannagil Canyon via Raftagil Canyon

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    near Starmýri, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    bigmombee
    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 sigu...

    Ruta muy bonita y facil de seguir. Nos tuvimoz que descalzar unas cuantas veces jajajaja. Gracias por compartir. Saludos...
    D@bid

  • Hellismannaleid trail ( Hellismannaleið ) Rjupnavellir - Landmannalaugar

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    near Stóri Núpur, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    wapniaki w drodze
    Distance
    34.82mi
    Elevation +
    6637f
    TrailRank
    78| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofHellismannaleid trail ( Hellismannaleið ) Rjupnavellir - Landmannalaugar Photo ofHellismannaleid trail ( Hellismannaleið ) Rjupnavellir - Landmannalaugar Photo ofHellismannaleid trail ( Hellismannaleið ) Rjupnavellir - Landmannalaugar

    Hellismannaleid ( Hellismannaleið ) trail aprox. 55 km from Rjupnavellir Cottages to Landmannalaugar Hut. Not so famost like Laugavegur Trail so during all walk we saw 2 another hikers. Rjupnavellir Cottages you can reac...

    Apart from the one river crossing requiring removal of your boots and trousers the route is pretty easy. For much of it ...
    John P

  • The Laugavegur Trail ( Landmannalaugar - Porsmork )

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    wapniaki w drodze
    Distance
    34.19mi
    Elevation +
    6214f
    TrailRank
    78| Rating 4.42
    Photo ofThe Laugavegur Trail ( Landmannalaugar - Porsmork ) Photo ofThe Laugavegur Trail ( Landmannalaugar - Porsmork ) Photo ofThe Laugavegur Trail ( Landmannalaugar - Porsmork )

    aprox. 55 km from Landmannalaugar Hut to Langidalur Hut (or Volcano Huts). The most crowded trail on Iceland (200 person / per day) don't miss small (4km ) beautiful detour to Markarfljótsgljúfur Canyon : Markarfljótsg...

    I hiked this trail in June 2023. It is moderately heavy. The worst is the first day because most of the climbing happens...
    Vule
    Trail what " must hike" in Iceland ... once. Better to spend time hiking in Fjallabak area .
    slawomir chojecki
    The most famous trails of Iceland. Mountains, gorges, lakes, hot springs, lava flows, snow fields, volcanoes, waterfalls...
    John P

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  • Islandia: Stuðlagil Canyon- Stuðlafoss

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    near Valpjofsstaðir, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    bigmombee
    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

  • Fimmvörðuháls (Skógar - Básar)

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    simonvidar
    Distance
    15.31mi
    Elevation +
    4560f
    TrailRank
    71| Rating 4.17
    Photo ofFimmvörðuháls (Skógar - Básar) Photo ofFimmvörðuháls (Skógar - Básar) Photo ofFimmvörðuháls (Skógar - Básar)

    The walking trail Fimmvörðuháls, which starts at Skogarfoss and ends at Básar. This hike was surprisingly easy, with sunny weather almost all day. However, it is a long hike, and in the area between the glaciers, the wea...

    Takk, nýtti mér ferilinn.
    konradgylfason
    One of the best walks in Iceland, dramatic scenery, volcanic cones from the 2010 eruption, flowers, mountains and lots o...
    John P

  • Iceland Volcano Geldingadalur 28.04.2021

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    near Grindavík, Suðurnes (Ísland)
    Author
    Jakub_
    Distance
    5.66mi
    Elevation +
    1677f
    TrailRank
    71| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofIceland Volcano Geldingadalur 28.04.2021 Photo ofIceland Volcano Geldingadalur 28.04.2021 Photo ofIceland Volcano Geldingadalur 28.04.2021

    Iceland Volcano Geldingadalur 28.04.2021. In the lower parts, right next to the lava, there were quite a lot of suffocating gases. Wind blows hot air. However It's worth visiting this place. Short video from this tra...

    He realizado esta ruta a finales de Agosto y hay una gran diferencia, ya que el camino anterior ha sido cubierto por el ...
    JLyC

  • Fagradalsfjall volcano (Geldingadalir): track C, including lava field and front view of crater

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    near Grindavík, Suðurnes (Ísland)
    Author
    roquenval
    Distance
    4.76mi
    Elevation +
    1417f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofFagradalsfjall volcano (Geldingadalir): track C, including lava field and front view of crater Photo ofFagradalsfjall volcano (Geldingadalir): track C, including lava field and front view of crater Photo ofFagradalsfjall volcano (Geldingadalir): track C, including lava field and front view of crater

    Paying a visit to the Fagradalsfjall volcano (Geldingadalir) is a must-do during your presence in Iceland. At least as long as the volcano is in activity. Having said that, the question is: which way to go? Since the ...

    In early September, this is still the best option. Thanks for the alternative way back to the car park - it was great to...
    xabierx

  • Iceland F622

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    near Bíldudalur, Vestfirðir (Ísland)
    Author
    EriKell Explore
    Distance
    32.77mi
    Elevation +
    4193f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofIceland F622 Photo ofIceland F622 Photo ofIceland F622

    Nicknamed one of the world’s most dangerous roads! Great fun! Watch out for baby chicks on the track in the summer! Only possible at low tide!

    Great route
    Ksarbenito Quimera4x4

  • Hengill: Vörðuskeggi - hringur frá Sleggjubeinaskarði

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    near Hveragerðisbær, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    with Larusarni
    Distance
    12.11mi
    Elevation +
    2484f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofHengill: Vörðuskeggi - hringur frá Sleggjubeinaskarði Photo ofHengill: Vörðuskeggi - hringur frá Sleggjubeinaskarði Photo ofHengill: Vörðuskeggi - hringur frá Sleggjubeinaskarði

    A truly epic tour that has it all. All-in-all the distance is only 20 km but with more than 800 m of total ascend to the top of Hengill mountain and some serious climbs this tour clearly defines the term "hike assisted b...

    Það eru komnar tröppur í singletrackið í sleggjubeinaskarði sem eyðileggur flowið annars er þetta fimm stjörnu túr.
    Andrés Nói Arnarsson
    Amazing view! The downhill at the end well worth the big climbing parts :)
    Gunnhildur I. Georgsdóttir
    Fantastic!
    snussi

  • Laugavegur Trail + Rjúpnafell peak + Fimmvörðuháls Trail (Landmannalaugar - Þórsmörk - Skógafoss) (August 2018)

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Alex_Mazaira
    Distance
    56.95mi
    Elevation +
    12536f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLaugavegur Trail + Rjúpnafell peak + Fimmvörðuháls Trail (Landmannalaugar - Þórsmörk - Skógafoss) (August 2018) Photo ofLaugavegur Trail + Rjúpnafell peak + Fimmvörðuháls Trail (Landmannalaugar - Þórsmörk - Skógafoss) (August 2018) Photo ofLaugavegur Trail + Rjúpnafell peak + Fimmvörðuháls Trail (Landmannalaugar - Þórsmörk - Skógafoss) (August 2018)

    First of all, let me give you an example of why very comprehensive plans are many times worthless in Iceland's highlands: I hiked these trails in August 2018. My first plan was to start hiking as soon as I arrived at La...

    Very Good Description
    Radi
    Great trail, nice overview and point of interest descriptions
    jgg5158

  • Esja upp að stein

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    near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Jon Bjarnason
    Distance
    4.20mi
    Elevation +
    1880f
    TrailRank
    63| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofEsja upp að stein Photo ofEsja upp að stein Photo ofEsja upp að stein

    Fun and easy walk with dog and 9yo. Did not go all the way to the top because of the dog since there is a bit of climbing there.

    Easy nice walk.
    wapniaki w drodze

  • Nónhorn

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Bíldudalur, Vestur-Bardastrandarsysla (Ísland)
    Author
    Leifur Hákonarson
    with Hulda Hákonardóttir
    Distance
    5.97mi
    Elevation +
    2113f
    TrailRank
    62| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofNónhorn Photo ofNónhorn Photo ofNónhorn

    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 ...

    Thank you! It was a great hike! Be aware there are bulls in the area.
    eortner
    We only used this trail as orientation for the way from the summit of Nonhorn down to Hvesturdalur. We started at the mo...
    TrekkingBaer

  • Sauðárkrókur - Mount Tindastóll (995m)

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    near Sauðárkrókur, Norðurland Vestra (Ísland)
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    roquenval
    Distance
    5.70mi
    Elevation +
    2028f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofSauðárkrókur - Mount Tindastóll (995m) Photo ofSauðárkrókur - Mount Tindastóll (995m) Photo ofSauðárkrókur - Mount Tindastóll (995m)

    The Tindastóll mountain range is a kinda iconic summit (alt. 990m) extending for 18km along the coast on the western side of the Skagafjordur Bay. Located in the North of the town Sauðárkrókur, its climbing is rather eas...

  • Meyjará to Reykjafjörður via Hrolleifsborg

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    near Árneshreppur, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Leifur Hákonarson
    Distance
    19.54mi
    Elevation +
    3461f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofMeyjará to Reykjafjörður via Hrolleifsborg Photo ofMeyjará to Reykjafjörður via Hrolleifsborg Photo ofMeyjará to Reykjafjörður via Hrolleifsborg

    We had tried to do this the year before but after camping on Hrolleifsborgarháls in really bad weather had given up and descended to Reykjafjörður in fog. This time the weather cooperated. We might have been able to c...

  • Skagafjordur: Bolugil waterfalls and canyon

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    near Varmahlíð, Norðurland Vestra (Ísland)
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    roquenval
    Distance
    3.31mi
    Elevation +
    1224f
    TrailRank
    60| Rating 1.67
    Photo ofSkagafjordur: Bolugil waterfalls and canyon Photo ofSkagafjordur: Bolugil waterfalls and canyon Photo ofSkagafjordur: Bolugil waterfalls and canyon

    The "Bólugil canyon" is located 18 km south east off Varmahlíð, in the Skagafjordur. The waterfall is visible from the circular road 1. It is a beautiful gorge where the river Bóluá falls from about 180m height and sh...

    Just don’t go hiking there, just look at the beautiful scenery from down the hill
    Lisa Pelkner

  • Bláfjöll - Grindarskörð - Kaldársel - Ásvellir

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    near Garðakauptún, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    Ballenapez
    with Larusarni
    Distance
    16.05mi
    Elevation +
    469f
    TrailRank
    60| Rating 4.4
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    Another track full of superlatives. This one takes you from the Bláfjöll ski resort all the way down to Hafnarfjörður. Long descends and technical, great view and amazing lava formations. Add in a few jumps over deep lav...

    Moss that is not supposed to be biked on, rough lava, loose lava. Did more walking than biking. Almost no visible trail ...
    ramsjam
    Frábær leið,var mjög hissa á að við sprengdum aldrei :)
    snussi
    Great spot, description and photos. Been hiking in Iceland in the past and definitely must return with my mtb. Thanks fo...
    Anderson

  • Vestrahorn, Iceland

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    near Höfn, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    al in neath
    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...

  • Korpudalur - Kroppstaðarskál - Þverdalur

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    near Flateyri, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    korpudalur
    Distance
    8.30mi
    Elevation +
    2723f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofKorpudalur - Kroppstaðarskál - Þverdalur Photo ofKorpudalur - Kroppstaðarskál - Þverdalur Photo ofKorpudalur - Kroppstaðarskál - Þverdalur

    A hike up to Kroppstaðarskál from Korpudalur Hi Hostel. Then up to the mountaintop "Bæjarfjall" above Korpudalur, in to the highlands and passes down into Þverdalur valley. Then circles back to Korpudalur HI Hostel.

  • Laugavegurinn Trail (Landmannalaugar-Hrafntinnusker-Álftavatn-Émstrur-Langidalur)

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    sergiosilva
    Distance
    33.46mi
    Elevation +
    4682f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLaugavegurinn Trail (Landmannalaugar-Hrafntinnusker-Álftavatn-Émstrur-Langidalur) Photo ofLaugavegurinn Trail (Landmannalaugar-Hrafntinnusker-Álftavatn-Émstrur-Langidalur) Photo ofLaugavegurinn Trail (Landmannalaugar-Hrafntinnusker-Álftavatn-Émstrur-Langidalur)

    The famous Laugavegurinn Trail. Surely, one of the most beautiful hiking trail in the world in an amazing country. This is the complete tracklog. Day tracks are here: Day 1: Laugavegurinn: Landmannalaugar ->...

    Een prachtige tocht door wisselende landschappen. Bij een goede conditie goed te lopen, neem de tijd om te genieten onde...
    eric westland
    Es una ruta amb un paissatge molt diversificat, Volcans, glaciars, deserts, canyons, rierols glaciars, rius calents, cre...
    bejenaru.a

  • Grænihryggur frá Halldórsgill

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Michelle Chrestensen
    Distance
    10.39mi
    Elevation +
    2671f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofGrænihryggur frá Halldórsgill Photo ofGrænihryggur frá Halldórsgill Photo ofGrænihryggur frá Halldórsgill

    A very beautiful but difficult hike, with a lot of elevation up and down. Well marked. Be careful when you walk close to the river, if there is snow. This year a man died because the snow broke under him and he ended in ...

  • Borgarnes - Grímstaðamúli

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    near Borgarnes, Vesturland (Ísland)
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    roquenval
    Distance
    4.20mi
    Elevation +
    1404f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofBorgarnes - Grímstaðamúli Photo ofBorgarnes - Grímstaðamúli Photo ofBorgarnes - Grímstaðamúli

    Grimsstadir - Grímstaðamúli This walk in Grímstaðamúli mount is located 20 km north from Borgarnes. It boasts great views of the broad Borgarfjordur fjord and Hafnarfjall mountains. Rather easy stroll. It starts fr...

  • Marardalur

    Mountain Bike
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    near Hveragerðisbær, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    Ballenapez
    with Larusarni
    Distance
    8.29mi
    Elevation +
    863f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 4.17
    Photo ofMarardalur Photo ofMarardalur Photo ofMarardalur

    Why bother with Moab? This route is quite technical and a lot of fun. There's a bit of hiking and carrying involved (nothing too dramatic) but instead you are rewarded with a spectacular view and some very unique grippy ...

    Great ride along the tops. Sandstone section are good fun. Beware that the ride back along the valley is on sand shingle...
    ManyRevolutions
    Technically demanding and scenic. The said sandstone is truly grippy and fun to ride.
    Larusarni

  • Stórurð - loop trail

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    near Bakkagerði, Austurland (Ísland)
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    wapniaki w drodze
    Distance
    8.98mi
    Elevation +
    3127f
    TrailRank
    57
    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

  • Kristínartindar Peak - Fagurhólsmýri

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    near Fagurhólsmýri, Austurland (Ísland)
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    Jordi
    Distance
    11.52mi
    Elevation +
    2917f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofKristínartindar Peak - Fagurhólsmýri Photo ofKristínartindar Peak - Fagurhólsmýri Photo ofKristínartindar Peak - Fagurhólsmýri

    Started early at 6:00am with a clear sky, no wind and mild temp and was expecting to meet many people but I completed the loop alone. Great run, magnificent views and also small creeks with clear icelandic water.

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