The Best Trails in Reykjahlíð, Northeast (Iceland)

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  • Almannavegur yfir Ódáðahraun

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    wapniaki w drodze
    Distance
    40.12mi
    Elevation +
    1998f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofAlmannavegur yfir Ódáðahraun Photo ofAlmannavegur yfir Ódáðahraun Photo ofAlmannavegur yfir Ódáðahraun

    No water no clear path no people not so many good places for tent the idea of ​​this hike + cairns numbers taken from book : Ingvar Teitsson - Almannavegur yfir Ódáðahraun

  • Askja and Holuhraun Drive

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    leondolman
    Distance
    142.92mi
    Elevation +
    4058f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofAskja and Holuhraun Drive Photo ofAskja and Holuhraun Drive Photo ofAskja and Holuhraun Drive

    Askja is a caldera situated in a remote part of the central highlands of Iceland. The name Askja refers to a complex of nested calderas within the surrounding Dyngjufjöll mountains, which rise to 1,510 m (4,954 ft), askj...

  • Dreki - Öskjuvatn/Viti

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    Eisfuchs
    Distance
    5.43mi
    Elevation +
    2316f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofDreki - Öskjuvatn/Viti Photo ofDreki - Öskjuvatn/Viti Photo ofDreki - Öskjuvatn/Viti

    A marked track leading from the Dreki-hut westward over the massif Dyngjufjöll to the caldera of Askja. Descending from the mountain you have a fascinating view over Öskjuvatn and Víti. In summer 2014 this path was tempo...

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  • Dyngjufell - Botni (Askja-Trail, day 4)

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    Eisfuchs
    Distance
    12.88mi
    Elevation +
    79f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofDyngjufell - Botni (Askja-Trail, day 4) Photo ofDyngjufell - Botni (Askja-Trail, day 4) Photo ofDyngjufell - Botni (Askja-Trail, day 4)

    The track leads from Dyngjufell-hut to Botni; at the beginning on a marked jeep-track through an area of grey ash and pebbles, later over expanded fields of Pāhoehoe-Lava, where it is sometimes hard to find the track, wh...

  • Askja - Dyngjufell (Askja-Trail, day 3)

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    Eisfuchs
    Distance
    8.99mi
    Elevation +
    679f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofAskja - Dyngjufell (Askja-Trail, day 3) Photo ofAskja - Dyngjufell (Askja-Trail, day 3) Photo ofAskja - Dyngjufell (Askja-Trail, day 3)

    This trail starts at Askja-parking (Vikraborgir), crosses the Askja caldera, climbs up to the pass Jónsskarð. After the pass the way proceeds down to Dyngufell-hut, leads over several terraces, broad snowfields, boulders...

  • Askja (Þorvaldstindur) no summit

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    ecmwl
    Distance
    13.25mi
    Elevation +
    2815f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofAskja (Þorvaldstindur) no summit Photo ofAskja (Þorvaldstindur) no summit Photo ofAskja (Þorvaldstindur) no summit

    We tried to get to the top of Þorvaldstindur (1516 m) mountain starting from Vikraborgir Car Park where people leave the car to get to Viti. Unfortunately we had to turn around about 400 meters before the summit because ...

  • Herðubreið by ski

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    kaynut
    Distance
    7.79mi
    Elevation +
    3891f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofHerðubreið by ski Photo ofHerðubreið by ski Photo ofHerðubreið by ski

    Herdubreid by ski - gps-track contains only the going up - on the 23.6.2014 - due to a snowfield, the hike as well as the track starts 9km south-east of the entry point for the west-ascent to herdubreid. - this time...

  • Dimmuborgir - Hverfjall one way

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    mcigler
    with Vojta1
    Distance
    4.68mi
    Elevation +
    299f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofDimmuborgir - Hverfjall one way Photo ofDimmuborgir - Hverfjall one way Photo ofDimmuborgir - Hverfjall one way

    Short walk from Dimmuborgir car park to Hverfjall. Ascent to Hverfjall is little bit difficult, easy way to the ridge is from the opposit side.

  • Drekagill-viti

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    Adri_leon
    Distance
    5.41mi
    Elevation +
    2047f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofDrekagill-viti Photo ofDrekagill-viti Photo ofDrekagill-viti

    Extraordinary walk with outstanding views, geological spots (hotspots, sulfuric steams...) The path is marked all way with yellow sticks. Not recommended if foggy days. Beware of steep slopes

  • Bræðrafell - Askja/Dreki (Askja-Trail, day 2)

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    Eisfuchs
    Distance
    13.15mi
    Elevation +
    863f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofBræðrafell - Askja/Dreki (Askja-Trail, day 2) Photo ofBræðrafell - Askja/Dreki (Askja-Trail, day 2) Photo ofBræðrafell - Askja/Dreki (Askja-Trail, day 2)

    From Bræðrafell following the marked path to Askja. In the beginning you have to cross several blocklava-flows; if it rains that's rather exhausting. Later you walk through an desertic area of aa-lava, boulders and dust,...

  • Askja walk

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    gderieux
    Distance
    1.80mi
    Elevation +
    171f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofAskja walk Photo ofAskja walk Photo ofAskja walk

    I recorded only the return. Little walk beginning of August with close to 0C, snow and a little wind...

  • Askja volcano round trip

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    mcigler
    with Vojta1
    Distance
    13.78mi
    Elevation +
    2333f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofAskja volcano round trip Photo ofAskja volcano round trip Photo ofAskja volcano round trip

    The best trip in Áskja region started at Dreki campsite. Following the yellow sticks you climb up to Áskja caldera ridge. From this part is nice view to Herdubreid and you can see a lot of amazing rocky formations. From ...

  • Iceland Askja caldera and Viti 29-AUG-11

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    Murdock1977
    Distance
    185.41mi
    Elevation +
    5328f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofIceland Askja caldera and Viti 29-AUG-11 Photo ofIceland Askja caldera and Viti 29-AUG-11 Photo ofIceland Askja caldera and Viti 29-AUG-11

    Way to Askja caldera and visit to Viti crater. You are forced to use a Monster 4x4, and depend of the weather and water. We made it with a Turist Company. The Waypoint 010 indicates the way by walk to the Viti crater. In...

  • Apollo landing roundtrip, Áskja volcano

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    mcigler
    with Vojta1
    Distance
    4.08mi
    Elevation +
    604f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofApollo landing roundtrip, Áskja volcano Photo ofApollo landing roundtrip, Áskja volcano Photo ofApollo landing roundtrip, Áskja volcano

    Trail to the places, where NASA tested lunar rover. Starting point is at the Dreki mountain hut. You have to go over the Drekagil bridge, turn left and follow the yellow sticks. Trail is well marked, the way back is foll...

  • Herðubreið - Bræðrafell (Askja-Trail, day 1)

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    Eisfuchs
    Distance
    10.78mi
    Elevation +
    886f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofHerðubreið - Bræðrafell (Askja-Trail, day 1) Photo ofHerðubreið - Bræðrafell (Askja-Trail, day 1) Photo ofHerðubreið - Bræðrafell (Askja-Trail, day 1)

    Hiking-path from Thorsteinskáli to Bræðrafell-hut cross through the lavafield of Ódáðahraun. From the north-eastern foothill of Herðubreið I did not follow the marked path around the mountain, but walked directly to Bræð...

  • Skútustaðir pseudocraters

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    Dorfmeister
    Distance
    2.09mi
    Elevation +
    167f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSkútustaðir pseudocraters Photo ofSkútustaðir pseudocraters Photo ofSkútustaðir pseudocraters

    A loop around the pseudocraters of Skútustaðir isn't the most exciting hike I've done near Mývatn, but it's a very enjoyable hike nonetheless. Pseudocraters are formed when lava flows over marshy ground, trapping water b...

  • Hverir geotermal area round trip

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    mcigler
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    Distance
    2.21mi
    Elevation +
    367f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofHverir geotermal area round trip Photo ofHverir geotermal area round trip Photo ofHverir geotermal area round trip

    Starting point is at Hverir car park. Through the hot mud spots you can follow the yellow stick to the Námafjall. From this point is nice "aerial" view to Hverir. Following the yellow stick you can finish the round trip ...

  • Herðubreið - Askja - Öskjuvatn

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    Fóxiàng
    Distance
    55.36mi
    Elevation +
    2736f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofHerðubreið - Askja - Öskjuvatn Photo ofHerðubreið - Askja - Öskjuvatn Photo ofHerðubreið - Askja - Öskjuvatn

    Herðubreið - Askja First stage in Super - 4x4 up to reach the surroundings of Askja (ranger's shelters). Then snow rackets to get to the caldera and to arrive to the Öskjuvatn lake .... Finally swimming at -5°C from one...

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