The Best Trails in Borgarfjardarsysla (Iceland)

27 trails

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Photo of Heiðarhorn / Heidarhorn Photo of SKESSUHORN3AGUST2009 Photo of Glymur
  • Heiðarhorn / Heidarhorn

    Hiking
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    near Leirá, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    7.22mi
    Elevation +
    3117f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofHeiðarhorn / Heidarhorn Photo ofHeiðarhorn / Heidarhorn Photo ofHeiðarhorn / Heidarhorn

    Great hiking and great view in all directions from the top. Depending on time of year you may need spikes and an ice-ax. There is plenty of good drinking water halfway-up.

  • Skessuhorn

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Hvanneyri, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    9.20mi
    Elevation +
    3425f
    TrailRank
    29

    One of the peaks of the Skarðsheiði massif is named Skessuhorn. One evening last summer a few of us made the ascent from the north (as is normally done) but then continued across Skarðsheiði and descended the southern sl...

  • Ok

    Backcountry Ski
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    near Stóri-Ás, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    10.19mi
    Elevation +
    1959f
    TrailRank
    28

    Yes, it's a ridiculous name for a mountain (in English that is) but Ok is an impressive shield volcano located west of the Kaldidalur mountain road. Its slopes have the absolutely perfect angle for downhill skiing on cro...

  • Hvalfell

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Miðsandur, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    8.01mi
    Elevation +
    2963f
    TrailRank
    28

    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...

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  • SKESSUHORN3AGUST2009

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Hvanneyri, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    11.12mi
    Elevation +
    3022f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSKESSUHORN3AGUST2009 Photo ofSKESSUHORN3AGUST2009

    Hiking from road near to the old farm Horn up to peak Skessuhorn. Followed the cartrack few km up and went a bit west to the normal way. Easier when there is lot of grass in the beginning. Liked this way though I´ve gone...

  • Botnssúlur

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Miðsandur, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    9.64mi
    Elevation +
    3507f
    TrailRank
    26

    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.

  • Heidarhorn / Heiðarhorn Iceland

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Leirá, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    3.45mi
    Elevation +
    3196f
    TrailRank
    26

    This is a mountain called Heidarhorn/Heiðarhorn in Iceland. The mountain is 1053m high and it is a comfortable hike and the distance is around 5.2km from the start to the top of the mountain. There are very steep cliffs ...

  • Brekkukambur

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Miðsandur, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    6.95mi
    Elevation +
    2110f
    TrailRank
    23

    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...

  • Þórisjökull

    Backcountry Ski
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    near Stóri-Ás, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    11.27mi
    Elevation +
    2841f
    TrailRank
    22

    A glacier trip in January should probably be started a bit earlier - as it worked out we started our approach march at 12:30 or so, made it to the top of the plateau (where we could start skiing) by 14:00 and reached th ...

  • Fanntófell

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Stóri-Ás, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    7.17mi
    Elevation +
    1798f
    TrailRank
    19

    Fanntófell is a pretty little mountain located close to the (strangely named) mountain Ok. This hike was done in foul weather in the late autumn of 2004, I've never been back since then (though I've visited all the surro...

  • Litla-Björnsfell

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Stóri-Ás, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    9.04mi
    Elevation +
    1877f
    TrailRank
    16

    An easy hike from the Kaldidalur mountain road which is passable by car during the summer months (it typically opens in mid-june). For pictures click the title above.

  • Glymur

    Hiking
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    near Miðsandur, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    3.74mi
    Elevation +
    1217f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofGlymur Photo ofGlymur Photo ofGlymur

    Randonnée avec sentier parfois mal balisé et escarpé. La ballade en vaut la peine. Belle chute et ravin

    Bonita ruta para ver la cascada mas alta de islandia. Camino algo complicado aunque bien equipado. Hay un paso sonre un ...
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  • Skarðshyrna-Heiðarhorn

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Leirá, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    8.14mi
    Elevation +
    3284f
    TrailRank
    25

    Trail going from Tunga (Efra-Skarð) in Svinadal, Iceland, to Skardshyrna (940m) and then on to Heidarhorn (1064m)and back down to Tunga

  • Botnsheiði 02-08-09

    Hiking
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    near Lundur, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    14.26mi
    Elevation +
    1913f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofBotnsheiði 02-08-09

    Hiking from Litli botn (Botnsskáli) upp Síldarmannabrekkur "Síldarmannagötur" very old folk way. To peak Þyrill and to Botnsheiði . There we turned by Tvívörðu to west down to Dragháls

  • Hvalfell - fossar og gil.

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Miðsandur, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    8.44mi
    Elevation +
    2740f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofHvalfell - fossar og gil. Photo ofHvalfell - fossar og gil. Photo ofHvalfell - fossar og gil.

    Very nice hike in clear weather.

  • Yfir Okið

    Hiking
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    near Stóri-Ás, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    12.20mi
    Elevation +
    1644f
    TrailRank
    16

    Gengið yfir Okið frá Langahrygg á Kaldadal að Auðsstöðum í Hálsasveit

  • Akrafjall

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Sólmundarhöfði, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    9.71mi
    Elevation +
    2831f
    TrailRank
    16

    Akrafjall Hiking start at 53m and higest point 647m Length 15.3 km Elapsed time 6 hour 10 min

  • Hvalfell

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Miðsandur, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    6.16mi
    Elevation +
    2822f
    TrailRank
    15
    Photo ofHvalfell Photo ofHvalfell

    Ganga frá Stóra-Botni í Hvalfirði, upp að Glym og þaðan upp á Hvalfell

  • Akrafjall

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Sólmundarhöfði, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    9.90mi
    Elevation +
    2710f
    TrailRank
    12
  • Ok

    Hiking
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    near Stóri-Ás, Borgarfjardarsysla (Ísland)
    Distance
    8.00mi
    Elevation +
    2034f
    TrailRank
    11

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