The Best Trails in Capital Region (Iceland)

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  • 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

  • Bláfjöll - Grindarskörð - Kaldársel - Ásvellir

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    near Garðakauptún, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    with Larusarni
    Distance
    16.05mi
    Elevation +
    469f
    TrailRank
    60| Rating 4.4
    Photo ofBláfjöll - Grindarskörð - Kaldársel - Ásvellir Photo ofBláfjöll - Grindarskörð - Kaldársel - Ásvellir Photo ofBláfjöll - Grindarskörð - Kaldársel - Ásvellir

    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

  • Reykjanesfólksvangur - Hellutindar

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    near Hvaleyri, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    with Larusarni
    Distance
    8.71mi
    Elevation +
    1037f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofReykjanesfólksvangur - Hellutindar Photo ofReykjanesfólksvangur - Hellutindar Photo ofReykjanesfólksvangur - Hellutindar

    Very scenic track up in the mountains of the Reykjanes peninsula. The route takes you along a mountain ridge on the north side of Kleifarvatn. There's a bit of hike ´n bike and some cool descends but nothing too technica...

    Geggjuð leið fyrir góða hjólara á góðum degi. Við drusluðumst öfugan hring, höfðum helling fyrir því í grjóti og sandi, ...
    Valkasalka
    Fór þessa leið í leiðinlegu veðri, þannig að útsýnið var ekkert, hafði því hugsað mér að fara þetta aftur. Einnig var bl...
    vaski
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    Larusarni

  • Móskarðshnjúkar

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    near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Guðlaug Kjærnested
    with Kolbeinn Sigurjónsson
    Distance
    4.56mi
    Elevation +
    2182f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofMóskarðshnjúkar Photo ofMóskarðshnjúkar Photo ofMóskarðshnjúkar

    This a truly great walk, we recommend using sticks and good shoes. It's worth checking the weather forecast, you'll be rewarded with great view and a much more enjoyable stay at the top. The peeks have great colors (...

    Mjög fín leið að fylgja, ef maður vill fá beinustu leið upp á aðalhnúkinn.
    Magnus Thor Torfason

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  • A trip to Gljúfrasteinn

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Rafn
    Distance
    25.27mi
    Elevation +
    1450f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofA trip to Gljúfrasteinn Photo ofA trip to Gljúfrasteinn Photo ofA trip to Gljúfrasteinn

    Gljúfrasteinn was the home of our Nobel Price winner in Literature 1955, Halldór Laxnes. The house was converted into a museum, where the author´s mome is preserved just as it was when he lived and worked there. We biked...

  • Brynjudasla waterfall hiking from Brynjudalsskógur 14.08.2021

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    near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Jakub_
    Distance
    4.27mi
    Elevation +
    968f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofBrynjudasla waterfall hiking from Brynjudalsskógur 14.08.2021 Photo ofBrynjudasla waterfall hiking from Brynjudalsskógur 14.08.2021 Photo ofBrynjudasla waterfall hiking from Brynjudalsskógur 14.08.2021

    Very nice waterfall. 0 turists. Track to this place is almost invisible. Not many people going in this direction. Some trail was technically difficult, but if you are basically fit, you should do the trick.

  • Snæfellsnes peninsula in one (long) day from Reykjavík

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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    wapniaki w drodze
    Distance
    283.34mi
    Elevation +
    18681f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofSnæfellsnes peninsula in one (long) day from Reykjavík Photo ofSnæfellsnes peninsula in one (long) day from Reykjavík Photo ofSnæfellsnes peninsula in one (long) day from Reykjavík

    Snæfellsnes is my favorit part of iceland . You will find here waterfalls, glacier, nice cliffs, seals , a lot of birds , hot pots and many many more interesting things. You can see all peninsula in one (long) day from R...

  • HEIM - Reykjavik historical statues (EN)

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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    HeiM Project - Heritage in Motion
    Distance
    1.99mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofHEIM - Reykjavik historical statues (EN) Photo ofHEIM - Reykjavik historical statues (EN) Photo ofHEIM - Reykjavik historical statues (EN)

    The walk between statues in Reykjavik can be described as a walk through a mixture of European and Icelandic art history. Most of the artists were educated in art schools on the mainland of Europe and it shows in their w...

  • HEIM - Solstice Walk Path in Videy (EN)

    Walking
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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    HeiM Project - Heritage in Motion
    Distance
    3.39mi
    Elevation +
    75f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofHEIM - Solstice Walk Path in Videy (EN) Photo ofHEIM - Solstice Walk Path in Videy (EN) Photo ofHEIM - Solstice Walk Path in Videy (EN)

    Mankind has celebrated summer and winter solstices for thousands of years, all over Europe and elsewhere. Even today, while not as important as before, people find the solstices fascinating. They get together and organiz...

  • Glymur Waterfall

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    near Saurbaer, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    jaumecrack_CAT
    Distance
    4.84mi
    Elevation +
    1457f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofGlymur Waterfall Photo ofGlymur Waterfall Photo ofGlymur Waterfall

    This route is located in the south west part of Iceland (you need to take road 47 before Grundartangi if you're coming from the north), and it will allow you to discover the Glymur Waterfall, maybe one of the most exciti...

    Preciosa aunque la cascada es lo de menos. No tuvimos que cruzar el río descalzos porque era agosto y pudimos saltar de ...
    Elenabalrod

  • Búrfellsgjá - Húsfell - Helgafell

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    near Hafnarfjörður, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    hallgrg
    Distance
    7.43mi
    Elevation +
    1821f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofBúrfellsgjá - Húsfell - Helgafell Photo ofBúrfellsgjá - Húsfell - Helgafell Photo ofBúrfellsgjá - Húsfell - Helgafell

    A nice hike from the parkingspot at Kaldárbotnar. The trip takes you to Búrfellsgjá, over to Húsfell, a less visited spot. From there, over Valahnjúkar and finally to the top of Mt. Helgafell and back to the parking spot...

  • Trail from Reykjavík to highway 1 south

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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Rafn
    Distance
    9.63mi
    Elevation +
    689f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofTrail from Reykjavík to highway 1 south Photo ofTrail from Reykjavík to highway 1 south Photo ofTrail from Reykjavík to highway 1 south

    Easy trail to get to highway 1 south, towards Vík and eastfjords without having to go through traffic. The trail starts by Hilton Hotel and ends by highway 1.Where the trail shifts you can choose between going straight a...

  • Esja Blikdalur 20.03.2011

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    near Saurbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    8.35mi
    Elevation +
    2352f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofEsja Blikdalur 20.03.2011 Photo ofEsja Blikdalur 20.03.2011 Photo ofEsja Blikdalur 20.03.2011

    This was a practice hiking with a training group from Ut og Vestur. We´re preparing for Hvannadalshnjúkur on 8th of May. There are actually still some available spaces, I think, in the Hvannadalshnjúkur trip if anyone is...

  • Hátindur 09.01.2011

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    near Álafoss, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    6.28mi
    Elevation +
    2723f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofHátindur 09.01.2011 Photo ofHátindur 09.01.2011 Photo ofHátindur 09.01.2011

    Pretty easy route but since theres some icing in the cliff area and above, crampoons are necessary this time of year and an ice-axe preferred. Should be a very easy hiking during summer. Started of in about -7 °C so base...

  • Moskardshnjukar and trollafoss

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    near Álafoss, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    hoddiv
    Distance
    8.56mi
    Elevation +
    3287f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 2.67
    Photo ofMoskardshnjukar and trollafoss Photo ofMoskardshnjukar and trollafoss Photo ofMoskardshnjukar and trollafoss

    Hike to Moskardshnjukar, ending with a bath in Trollafoss waterfall. The hike begins near Trollafoss and lies through Svinaskardsleid valley after the hike bathing in trollafoss waterfall is a good way to freshen up.

    Nothing much to say, it's worth going there, but you'll have to improvise a lot. Advice: go clockwise; carefully choose ...
    Shokure

  • Enduro Iceland 2015 spring

    Mountain Bike
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    near Hafnarfjörður, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Larusarni
    Distance
    10.05mi
    Elevation +
    1444f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofEnduro Iceland 2015 spring Photo ofEnduro Iceland 2015 spring Photo ofEnduro Iceland 2015 spring

    Enduro Iceland 2015 spring celebration trail. This scenic trail starts in Kaldársel with a soon to follow hike up Mt. Helgafell. The latter downhill stage is an unconventional path down, it is steep and somewhat dangerou...

  • Reykjavík and surounding cities

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Seltjarnarnes, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Rafn
    Distance
    21.70mi
    Elevation +
    791f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofReykjavík and surounding cities Photo ofReykjavík and surounding cities Photo ofReykjavík and surounding cities

    Biked through Reykjavík, Kópavogur and Garðabær, Over the lava in Garðabær where I took aerial photo of the trail. and through Kopavogur up Valley of Elliðaár, by Indian Canyon like we called it when we were children, ov...

  • Kerhólakambur 31.12.2010

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    near Brautarholt, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    4.50mi
    Elevation +
    2776f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofKerhólakambur 31.12.2010 Photo ofKerhólakambur 31.12.2010 Photo ofKerhólakambur 31.12.2010

    Last hiking/mountaineering of the year. Excellent weather, slight wind and temp around zero. Route pretty good although there was ice and snow on the last third. Easy to find good way upp the cliffs. From the top one can...

  • Esja - Steinn 17.04.2011

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    near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    4.07mi
    Elevation +
    1906f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofEsja - Steinn 17.04.2011 Photo ofEsja - Steinn 17.04.2011 Photo ofEsja - Steinn 17.04.2011

    Easy and slow walk to the socalled Rock. Loads of people on Mt. Esja as usual. Weather was ok, foggy and snowing for a bit, but then in cleared and we could see towards Reykjavik

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