The Best Trails in Capital Region (Iceland)

Bláfjöll - Reykjavegur - kleifarvatn - Sveifluháls - Grindavík - 4 days

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near Hafnarfjörður, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)

lemkelemke

Distance: 43.94mi
Elevation +: 7762f
TrailRank: 36

Photo ofBláfjöll - Reykjavegur - kleifarvatn - Sveifluháls - Grindavík - 4 days

4 day trek over Reykjanes. Starting at Blafjoll, going east, ending at Grindavik. NOTE not everything are trails, first part until kleifarvatn rough lava which is hard on the ankles. NOTE only 3 water points (of which ...

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Grímannsfell 30. mars 2019

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near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)

Þórður G Ólafsson

Distance: 3.43mi
Elevation +: 1171f
TrailRank: 36

Nice and easy trail. A good view to the mountains Esja, Skálafell, Botnssúlur, Hlöðufell, Hekla, Tindfjöll, Hengill (Skeggi), Vífilfell, Keilir from the top. A litle part of Þingvallavatn and Reykjavik also. We got a goo...

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Hátindur 2012-08-13 22:10:06

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near Álafoss, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)

Gussler

Distance: 5.53mi
Elevation +: 2884f
TrailRank: 36

Hiking circle on Esja second higest peak "Hatindur" 909 m high. In many years thought to be the highest. The middle of Esja is few meters higer but not accutally Peak like this one. Seems to be impossible cliffs but is ...

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Vífilsfell

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near Álafoss, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)

dozzon

Distance: 3.32mi
Elevation +: 1421f
TrailRank: 36

A relatively easy hike for beginners. It's a bit steep, so i wouldn't recommend it as a first mountain to climb, but may be fine as a second or third :)

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Glymur

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near Saurbaer, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)

3pom

Distance: 3.18mi
Elevation +: 797f
TrailRank: 35

A hike from the parking to the view to Glimur waterfall. It is a very steep climb where ropes are installed to help. There is a hike to go all the way up and come back down from the other side.... we initially planned f...

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Geldinganes vesturhluti

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near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)

magnusbir@gmail.com

Distance: 3.68mi
Elevation +: 272f
TrailRank: 35| 4.67

This area near the capital is seldom visited. Interesting views. Lots of remains of human activities through the ages. One for the bird lovers.

This was great 👍👍

Jürgen Kuhn

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Laugardalur

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near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)

mr.roots

Distance: 0.13mi
Elevation +: 3f
TrailRank: 35

This is a collection of way points highlighting some places of interest regarding history, art, biology and recreation in Laugardalur. Record your trail and find the way points. Read the text and answer the questions. Tr...

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Around Mosfell - Mosfellsbær

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near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)

Guðlaug Kjærnested

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Distance: 11.25mi
Elevation +: 1421f
TrailRank: 34

Easy biking route but offers a great scenery. You must cross a small stream but it's easy to get across.

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Reykjavík-Mosfellsbaer The cycle route out of Reykjavík to the west/north and Thingvellir

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near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)

rannsy

Distance: 18.49mi
Elevation +: 538f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofReykjavík-Mosfellsbaer The cycle route out of Reykjavík to the west/north and Thingvellir

Reykjavík Gray Line bus terminal and out of town going west or north without traffic and >90% on cycle paths. Cyclists arriving in Reykjavík often cycle roads with heavy traffic. This route is from the bus terminal (Klet...

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Esja - Kistufell Loop

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near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)

Michael Godden

Distance: 9.29mi
Elevation +: 3143f
TrailRank: 34

Great hike! But hard work for such a short distance. Esja is a tough mountain, it's either steep or difficult terrain (even on the plateau). There's no easy way up, it's work in any case. Today's route up over Steinn is ...

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Tröllafoss and around

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near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)

lemkelemke

Distance: 4.10mi
Elevation +: 768f
TrailRank: 34

Most part after the waterfall no trail. Best view on waterfall from this side of the river. Passing ruins of an old dam or something. You can just walk back the same way from the waterfall or continue over the mountain...

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Nesjavellir - circle 13.09.2011

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near Álafoss, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)

Harald Jóhannesson

Distance: 41.09mi
Elevation +: 2884f
TrailRank: 34

Started of from Helgafell in Mosfellsdalur valley. Passed Mosfellsheiði over to Lake Þingvallavatn and then the most difficult part of the route, Road via Mt. Hengill area back towards Reykjavik. As I approached Mosfells...

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Þríhnúkar 8. sepember 2009

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near Reykjavic, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)

Gussler

Distance: 4.03mi
Elevation +: 1001f
TrailRank: 33

Hiking to small hill Kristjándalshorn and then to Þríhnúkar. From the top of the peak furthest to East, we have a great lava cave called Þríhnúkahellir. This path is probably longer way to the cave. The cave is 120 deep ...

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Reykjavík harbour and coast.Gròtta

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near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)

rannsy

Distance: 19.63mi
Elevation +: 377f
TrailRank: 33| 4.67

Photo ofReykjavík harbour and coast.Gròtta

Reykjavík harbour and coast.Gròtta. Easy route on cycle path all the way. Going to Grótta for the setting sun and along the shore to Fossvogur and a new bike path in Elliðárdalur and home.

Frábær hjólaleið í Reykjavík.

Hjördís Kjartansdóttir

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Entering Reykjavík from north and trail to Reykjavik campground

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near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)

Rafn

Distance: 10.30mi
Elevation +: 702f
TrailRank: 33

Photo ofEntering Reykjavík from north and trail to Reykjavik campground

You enter Mosfellsbær on a ramp and bike on a trail by highway one to Reykjavík campground in Laugardalur.

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Secret WW2 Bunker - Oskjuhlid park

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near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)

Thorgrimur Thorarinsson

Distance: 1.68mi
Elevation +: 161f
TrailRank: 33

Photo ofSecret WW2 Bunker - Oskjuhlid park

A nice stroll around the Oskjuhlid (Öskjuhlíð) area. The area is a hill overlooking the Reykjavik Airport, that was built by the British army during WW2, and therefore has many traces of different war time buildings and ...

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Glymur 31.05.2020

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near Saurbaer, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)

Marta Makuchowska

Distance: 5.48mi
Elevation +: 1647f
TrailRank: 33| 5.0

This hike is really amazing and quite challenging. Good hiking boot required and also wading shoes might come in handy. I was crossing a river twice. There is a log to help you cross the river at the bottom ot the canyon...

My favorite hike in entire Iceland, amazing scenery!

Cyberjelen

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Gljúfrasteinn (Mosfellsdalur valley) - Þingvellir (Kirkja) - 24 LUG 2017 11:19 - 15:30

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near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)

sentieri

Distance: 17.97mi
Elevation +: 3291f
TrailRank: 32

Photo ofGljúfrasteinn (Mosfellsdalur valley) - Þingvellir (Kirkja) - 24 LUG 2017 11:19 - 15:30

Only for MTB: no Paved Road (only few meters in Þingvellir), no trouble from cars and other motorized vehicles :-)

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Selfjall og Sandfell 1. apríl 2019

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near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)

Þórður G Ólafsson

Distance: 4.29mi
Elevation +: 1191f
TrailRank: 32

Photo ofSelfjall og Sandfell 1. apríl 2019

Nice and easy trail, a few steps from Reykjavik. No problems parking the car. Wonderful valley down beneath Selfjall. Note that this is a winter track in snow. I got good weather in the beginning, sun and good view, espe...

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Úlfarsfell 3x loop

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near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)

Michael Godden

Distance: 6.64mi
Elevation +: 1644f
TrailRank: 32

Cold day (0C) but no wind. South ascent and Northwest descent easy. Northern ascent steeper and Western descent tricky (steep portion above trees with heavy ice. The Western ascent was fun and the final descent too. Grea...

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Kerhólakambur

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near Grundarhverfi, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)

hjortur2@yahoo.com

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Distance: 4.93mi
Elevation +: 2808f
TrailRank: 32

Kerhólakampur, upp on the east trail, down on the west. The trail up and down the cliffs is easier on the west side in my view. Quite steep for a while but there is a chain there to help. Views are amazing.

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A trail from downtown Reykjavík to highway 1 north.

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near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)

Rafn

Distance: 12.74mi
Elevation +: 400f
TrailRank: 32

Photo ofA trail from downtown Reykjavík to highway 1 north.

This trail starts by the concert house downtown, it takes you by the shore most of the way and to Mosfellsbær were you get to highway 1 north without having to bike in heavy traffic in Reykjavík. Nothing on streets just ...

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Skálafell Mosó 15.02.2011

Alpine Climbing

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near Reynivellir, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)

Harald Jóhannesson

Distance: 3.27mi
Elevation +: 1296f
TrailRank: 31

Snow was very difficult and physically demanding. Kind of windy and cold but great view. this is a very easy hiking in summer. Started of from an old, skiing area and came to the top after appr. 1:15 hour still only abou...

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Meðalfell hiking, Medalfell hiking 14.08.2021

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near Grundarhverfi, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)

Jakub_

Distance: 1.99mi
Elevation +: 988f
TrailRank: 31

Photo ofMeðalfell hiking, Medalfell hiking 14.08.2021

amazing view from the top. This area is beautiful, picturesque and varied. In one place we have mountains, rivers ,valleys, lake, waterfalls and Hvalfjörður bigest fjord in area. With a little effort you can see it all i...

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