The Best Trails in Capital Region (Iceland)

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  • Mosfellsbær up to the rock

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    near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Lasse nz
    Distance
    4.07mi
    Elevation +
    1962f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofMosfellsbær up to the rock Photo ofMosfellsbær up to the rock Photo ofMosfellsbær up to the rock

    Nice and easy walk - good circular track. We had EXTREMELY high winds and had to hold hands on the top most half of the way down less our kid would carried of by the wind - it was wild and fun. With no or less wind a wa...

  • Esja - steinn 23.09.2018

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    near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Jakub_
    Distance
    3.55mi
    Elevation +
    1844f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofEsja - steinn 23.09.2018 Photo ofEsja - steinn 23.09.2018 Photo ofEsja - steinn 23.09.2018

    Esja - hiking up to Steinn. Snowstorm and low clouds makes very difficult to hiking in to higher parts of this mountain.

  • Josepsdalur loop

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    near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Michael Godden
    Distance
    9.59mi
    Elevation +
    3602f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofJosepsdalur loop Photo ofJosepsdalur loop Photo ofJosepsdalur loop

    Good hike. Windy conditions but avoided the worst showers. Nice up Vifilsfell, then pretty constant crosswind along the ridge all the way round. Nice views from the South-East side, fun descent. (n.b. new rigid boots sti...

  • WOW Cyclothon 2017

    Road Bike
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    near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    WOW Cyclothon
    Distance
    835.54mi
    Elevation +
    24633f
    TrailRank
    26

    WOW CYCLOTHON IS A NON-STOP RELAY BIKE RACE AROUND ICELAND, HELD ANNUALLY DURING THE LONGEST DAYS OF THE ICELANDIC SUMMER.

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  • Úlfarsfell (winter)

    Snowshoe
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    near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Tooterreno
    Distance
    1.21mi
    Elevation +
    846f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofÚlfarsfell (winter) Photo ofÚlfarsfell (winter) Photo ofÚlfarsfell (winter)

    Beautifull and easy trekking with very good views 360º from the summit. You can see Reykjavik and the bay and Islands in front of Esja.

  • Búrfellsgjá by siggadottir

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    near Hafnarfjörður, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    siggadottir
    Distance
    3.62mi
    Elevation +
    384f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofBúrfellsgjá by siggadottir

    An easy but very rewarding hike in the outskirts of Reykjavík. A trail that leads you to a colorful volcanic crater. You climb to the top of the it and then walk all the way around it. Beautiful hike with great views ev...

  • Lake Hvaleyrarvatn by siggadottir

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    near Hafnarfjörður, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    siggadottir
    Distance
    3.52mi
    Elevation +
    541f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofLake Hvaleyrarvatn by siggadottir

    A beautiful hike with a view over a lake, moss covered lava fields and mountains in the distance. Especially gorgeous during lupine season (june to early july) when blue lupine fields add a beautiful color to the enviro...

  • Selvogsgata

    Mountain Bike
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    near Hafnarfjörður, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Ballenapez
    with Larusarni
    Distance
    12.95mi
    Elevation +
    1007f
    TrailRank
    26

    This is a very old route across the mountains from Hafnarfjörður to Selvogur. In the 18th century it was quite a busy trade road used to deliver sulphur from mines to the port in Hafnarfjörður. A large part of the tra...

  • Heiðmörk, hlíðahringur

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    near Hafnarfjörður, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Benjamin Sigursteinsson
    Distance
    6.60mi
    Elevation +
    417f
    TrailRank
    26

    Heiðmörk, hlíðahringur. Fairly level, when walking north you will pass through an area with extensive Alaskan lupine (purple flower). I recommend avoiding the lupine and walking to the left of the trail as it is very tre...

  • Búrfellsgjá

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    near Hafnarfjörður, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Alessandro Cetraro
    Distance
    4.20mi
    Elevation +
    354f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofBúrfellsgjá Photo ofBúrfellsgjá Photo ofBúrfellsgjá

    A very easy hike just outside Hafnarfjörður. Perfect weather conditions, -1° and sunny, no wind. I found some snow at the beginning of the trail but it was absolutely fine, no spikes needed. Wonderful view from the t...

  • Reykjavík city walk

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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Dorfmeister
    Distance
    1.20mi
    Elevation +
    75f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofReykjavík city walk Photo ofReykjavík city walk Photo ofReykjavík city walk

    This is a city walk organized by Citywalk.is. This walking tour takes about two hours and explores the historic center of Reykjavík. The center is relatively small because the walk is just under two kilometers long. Fort...

  • Glymur hike

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    near Saurbaer, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Bartdecock
    Distance
    3.89mi
    Elevation +
    1129f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofGlymur hike Photo ofGlymur hike Photo ofGlymur hike

    lovely walk to the top of the Glymur waterfall. You have to cross a river, furthermore no real obstacles.

  • Úlfarsfell quick up + down

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    near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Michael Godden
    Distance
    4.47mi
    Elevation +
    984f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofÚlfarsfell quick up + down Photo ofÚlfarsfell quick up + down Photo ofÚlfarsfell quick up + down

    Lovely sunny evening in Moso, quick walk during recovery, up and down from the North-East side. Great views.

  • Kistufell, west side, September 2020

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Miszcz
    Distance
    4.54mi
    Elevation +
    2615f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofKistufell, west side, September 2020

    East side visually looks more eroded and lose also in this day was a strong wind from east, on the west side are rock shelves covered with grass (check picture), you need to find a way from one shelf to other, there are ...

  • Kerhólakambur-Þverfellshorn

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    near Grundarhverfi, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Leifur Hákonarson
    Distance
    8.39mi
    Elevation +
    2972f
    TrailRank
    23

    Labbaði með Björgólfi og Rögnvaldi upp frá Esjubergi en niður frá Þverfellshorni. Frábært veður og ágæt ganga. Skildum eftir bíl við Esjustofu og nouðum hann svo til að loka hringnum. An easy and enjoyable hike. We le...

  • Búrfellsgjá 21.03.11

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    near Garðakauptún, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Kruzi
    Distance
    3.32mi
    Elevation +
    249f
    TrailRank
    23

    Just a few minutes drive from Reykjavík, Búrfellsgjá canyon is a 3.5 km long lava pathway running westward from the small volcano Búrfell. The canyon was the channel through which red hot magma flowed when Búrfell erupt...

  • Domestic Airport Circle

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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Thorgrimur Thorarinsson
    Distance
    3.71mi
    Elevation +
    98f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofDomestic Airport Circle Photo ofDomestic Airport Circle

    A nice run around the RVK domestic airport. Mostly flat ground and paved tracks. Also a very nice walk if you prefer. 2 cafés by the Nauthólsvík geothermal beach and Bike Cave café/resturant in Skerjafjörður

  • Fat Bike trail around Hafravatn.

    Mountain Bike
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    near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Rafn
    Distance
    7.64mi
    Elevation +
    233f
    TrailRank
    23

    A very interesting rough road but easy for Fat bike. A lot of lupine blooming right now, will be beautiful in a week or so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM0NiAUPpmE

  • kyiria

    Backcountry Ski
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    near Grundarhverfi, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    kyiria
    Distance
    1.45mi
    Elevation +
    1903f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofkyiria Photo ofkyiria Photo ofkyiria

    Nice skitouring day, at beginning from parking spot that was easy hiking until u entrance to rightside canyon. Unstable snow plates side by river, difficult access to second couloir. When u finally reach couloir first se...

  • Reykjavík 10K Midtown Circle

    Running
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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    alloutnow
    Distance
    6.52mi
    Elevation +
    364f
    TrailRank
    23

    A 10K circle with about 100m elevation gain around Reykjavik city centre. A few good upward slopes for a good cardio workout on the way. Try it out!

  • DAY 1 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION

    Off Road
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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    petrocamp
    Distance
    121.14mi
    Elevation +
    10236f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofDAY 1 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION Photo ofDAY 1 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION Photo ofDAY 1 - PETROCAMP ICELANDIC EXPEDITION

    DAY 1 - Reykjavik to Ásgarður First part is the touristic places "near" Reykjavik like the cathedral in the center of the city called Hallgrímskirkja. Remember to buy food and take everything you need. Then drive to Þ...

  • Grótta Lighthouse, Seltjarnarnes 29 June 20

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    near Seltjarnarnes, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Melanie LG
    Distance
    3.37mi
    Elevation +
    131f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofGrótta Lighthouse, Seltjarnarnes 29 June 20 Photo ofGrótta Lighthouse, Seltjarnarnes 29 June 20 Photo ofGrótta Lighthouse, Seltjarnarnes 29 June 20

    The tip of the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula, a nature reserve with diverse of bird species, and flora. Lighthouse, fish drying, beaches, rocks, smell of the sea.

  • Djúpavatn - Kleifarvatn

    Road Bike
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    near Hafnarfjörður, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    hallgrg
    Distance
    26.65mi
    Elevation +
    1253f
    TrailRank
    22

    A nice trail on the Djúpavatn route towards Suðurstrandarvegur. Back on asphalt road along lake Kleifarvatn.

  • Smáþúfur Blikdal Esju

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    near Grundarhverfi, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    rebefumi
    with kanor1306
    Distance
    5.06mi
    Elevation +
    2231f
    TrailRank
    22

    There was some patches of ice so we had to do some zig zags to avoid them mostly going down. There were some patches of snow as well in some places. A lot of water in the part that goes along the river but it was cold en...

  • Esjan endilöng

    Cross Country Ski
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    near Mosfellsbær, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    fridrik74
    Distance
    12.57mi
    Elevation +
    3747f
    TrailRank
    22

    This was a early spring cross country skiing trip from Móskarðshnúkar to Esjan to Dýjadalshnúkur, rated difficult because of the mountain pass Laufaskörð(ice axes and crampons were needed) and also on the way down from D...

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