The Best Trails in Northeast (Iceland)

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  • Bakrangi 13.04.2011

    Hiking
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    near Laxamýri, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    6.33mi
    Elevation +
    2418f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofBakrangi 13.04.2011 Photo ofBakrangi 13.04.2011 Photo ofBakrangi 13.04.2011

    This mountain has many names, I´ve heard they´re up to 14, all depending upon from where you´re looking at it. Few to be named are Galti (seen from the ocean), Ógöngufjall (seen from east), Bakrangi (north west) Bæjarfja...

  • Kerling 23.09.2010

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Grund, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    8.70mi
    Elevation +
    5397f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofKerling 23.09.2010 Photo ofKerling 23.09.2010 Photo ofKerling 23.09.2010

    Went up Mt. Kerling in Eyjafjordur in an excellent weather with an old schoolmate, Unni. We planned to do the last climbing on the right (east) side to the top, but I had to turn back due to cramps during climbing the cl...

  • Asbyrgi Canyon. Eyjan rocky island

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    near Kópasker, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Kinabalu
    Distance
    3.67mi
    Elevation +
    210f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofAsbyrgi Canyon. Eyjan rocky island Photo ofAsbyrgi Canyon. Eyjan rocky island Photo ofAsbyrgi Canyon. Eyjan rocky island

    Easy hike that ascends to the rocky island of Eyjan from the visitor center Asbyrgi. From the summit there is a good view of the north side of the canyon.

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  • KERAHNJUKUR HRINGUR

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    near Ólafsfjörður, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Ólafur Þ. Magnússon
    Distance
    9.60mi
    Elevation +
    5909f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofKERAHNJUKUR HRINGUR Photo ofKERAHNJUKUR HRINGUR Photo ofKERAHNJUKUR HRINGUR

    Excellent route in the Trollaskagi area along narrow ridges and multiple peaks. Highlight is the Kerahnjukur peak which offers some breathtaking views over the northern part of Trollaskagi and Eyjafjordur area. Ice axe a...

  • Hólamannahnjúkur 31. May 2010

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Bakki, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    Odd
    Distance
    16.41mi
    Elevation +
    3638f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofHólamannahnjúkur 31. May 2010 Photo ofHólamannahnjúkur 31. May 2010 Photo ofHólamannahnjúkur 31. May 2010

    This is the trail to the mountain Hólamannahnjúkur which is located at the north of Iceland in the area called "tröllaskagan". The mountain is described in the book "Á fjallatindum". We did this hike 31. of May 2010 in a...

  • Dimmuborgir - Hverfjall one way

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    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.

  • Vesturdalur Kallbjarg Circle

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    near Skinnastaður, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    Thore
    Distance
    5.61mi
    Elevation +
    499f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofVesturdalur Kallbjarg Circle Photo ofVesturdalur Kallbjarg Circle Photo ofVesturdalur Kallbjarg Circle

    This is more a walk than a hike. Starting at the parking place of Vesturdalur, going south along the river. The "excursion" of descend to Karl og Kerling is quite steep but nor required. The rest of the track is quite fl...

  • Drekagill-viti

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    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

  • Husavikurfjall from Husavik

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    near Húsavík, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    ecmwl
    Distance
    5.77mi
    Elevation +
    1552f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 3.84
    Photo ofHusavikurfjall from Husavik Photo ofHusavikurfjall from Husavik Photo ofHusavikurfjall from Husavik

    Easy walk to the summit of Húsavíkurfjall starting from the town of Husavik, from the Whale Museum to be more precise. About half of the way, just after we get to the gravel road, there is a signpost indicating the tw...

    Einfache Wanderung mit herrlichem Ausblick. Am Anfang der Route, die der Autor nach unten gegangen ist nach oben folgen,...
    Phlippi
    Op 1 punt klopt de route niet; het pad bestaat niet meer, daardoor lastig te vinden, wel alternatief pad ook in de route...
    cmwalhof

  • Botnaleið Sigló-Fljót

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    near Siglufjörður, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    mr.roots
    with johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com helmuthin
    Distance
    5.03mi
    Elevation +
    2218f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofBotnaleið Sigló-Fljót Photo ofBotnaleið Sigló-Fljót Photo ofBotnaleið Sigló-Fljót

    Starting at the water reserve area in Hólsdalur Siglufjörður, we follow the river Blekkilsá up to a sort of basin in the mountain slope, called Botnar. Today there was snow there although we're well into August. We conti...

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

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    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,...

  • Skarðsdalur - Dalaskarð - Skjaldargil

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    near Siglufjörður, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com
    Distance
    4.61mi
    Elevation +
    1558f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofSkarðsdalur - Dalaskarð - Skjaldargil Photo ofSkarðsdalur - Dalaskarð - Skjaldargil Photo ofSkarðsdalur - Dalaskarð - Skjaldargil

    The hike starts at the ski area in Skarðsdalur. We walk up the ski slopes and head north of Siglufjarðarskarð-mountainpass. Above the end of the uppermost skilift we continue north to a terrace in the landscape called Gr...

  • Askja walk

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    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...

  • Holtsdalur

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    near Siglufjörður, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com
    Distance
    5.28mi
    Elevation +
    1161f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofHoltsdalur Photo ofHoltsdalur Photo ofHoltsdalur

    A valley in Fljót that lies in direction to the mountain pass Ólafsfjarðarskarð (730 m). Now, in the end of June, the snow has just recently melted in the valley and it is relatively wet. I parked at the garbage containe...

  • Iceland Trek - Day 01 - (2016-08-13) - From North To South

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    acrocs
    Distance
    19.03mi
    Elevation +
    2346f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofIceland Trek - Day 01 - (2016-08-13) - From North To South Photo ofIceland Trek - Day 01 - (2016-08-13) - From North To South Photo ofIceland Trek - Day 01 - (2016-08-13) - From North To South

    It's part of a 20 days hike. Beware it's not the normal north south Iceland Hike. It's mostly offtrail, there are one extremly difficult river to cross and 20km on a glacier. There are a few dangers, I put tag on the tr...

  • Blámannshattur 23.07.2010

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    near Laufás, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    9.22mi
    Elevation +
    3763f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofBlámannshattur 23.07.2010 Photo ofBlámannshattur 23.07.2010 Photo ofBlámannshattur 23.07.2010

    Very easy walk on a considerably high mountain on Icelandic scale. Went in the evening to see the sunset. Calm and nice weather

  • Híðarfjalls Hriggur

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    near Svalbarðseyri, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Þór Jóhannesson
    Distance
    9.02mi
    Elevation +
    3927f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofHíðarfjalls Hriggur Photo ofHíðarfjalls Hriggur Photo ofHíðarfjalls Hriggur

    This is a manual copy of my trip for got to turn of my trakker. during this trip the weather got lot more windy had to stepp in to the wind (about 25m/s im gessing). lot of the mounten is not wide less then a meter at p...

  • Askja volcano round trip

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    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 ...

  • Walk around Hraunvatn

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    near Urðir, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    stefan.winkler
    Distance
    3.85mi
    Elevation +
    157f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofWalk around Hraunvatn Photo ofWalk around Hraunvatn Photo ofWalk around Hraunvatn

    You can park near the farm Hals just off the main road. From there is it about 30 minutes walking uphill to the start of the hike. What makes this hike slightly challenging is that the path is not always obvious, there ...

  • Iceland Askja caldera and Viti 29-AUG-11

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    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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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    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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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    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...

  • Vesturdalur Hljodaklettar Circle

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    near Skinnastaður, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    Thore
    Distance
    3.39mi
    Elevation +
    486f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofVesturdalur Hljodaklettar Circle Photo ofVesturdalur Hljodaklettar Circle Photo ofVesturdalur Hljodaklettar Circle

    This is more a walk than a hike with well marked paths. Is is possbile to shorten or extend the route.

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