The Best Trails in Northeast (Iceland)

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  • Skútustaðir pseudocraters

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

  • Akureyri - Kjarnaskogul park walk

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    near Akureyri, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    arconroad4
    Distance
    1.48mi
    Elevation +
    148f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofAkureyri - Kjarnaskogul park walk Photo ofAkureyri - Kjarnaskogul park walk Photo ofAkureyri - Kjarnaskogul park walk

    Short improvised walk through the park kjarnaskogul, starting from kjarnalundur hotel. Can be extended to over 90 mininutes if desired as the park is rather big. There are numerous information pannels with maps, routes a...

  • Roundtrip to Raudholar

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    near Vidhirholl, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    mcigler
    with Vojta1
    Distance
    3.94mi
    Elevation +
    456f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRoundtrip to Raudholar Photo ofRoundtrip to Raudholar Photo ofRoundtrip to Raudholar

    Easy trip following well marked trails. Starting point is on the parking place nearby Vesturdalur campground.

  • Rauðskörð

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    near Ólafsfjörður, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com
    with helmuthin
    Distance
    6.30mi
    Elevation +
    1834f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRauðskörð Photo ofRauðskörð Photo ofRauðskörð

    This trail leads from Kleifar in Ólafsfjörður, via the mountain pass Rauðskörð, to Vík in Héðinsfjörður. The track is marked and visible most of the way. The ascent to the mountain pass is steep and with loose scree the ...

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  • Iceland Trek - Day 04 - (2016-08-16) - From North To South

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    acrocs
    Distance
    22.97mi
    Elevation +
    3556f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofIceland Trek - Day 04 - (2016-08-16) - From North To South Photo ofIceland Trek - Day 04 - (2016-08-16) - From North To South Photo ofIceland Trek - Day 04 - (2016-08-16) - 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...

  • Iceland Trek - Day 02 - (2016-08-14) - From North To South

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    acrocs
    Distance
    22.03mi
    Elevation +
    4311f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofIceland Trek - Day 02 - (2016-08-14) - From North To South Photo ofIceland Trek - Day 02 - (2016-08-14) - From North To South Photo ofIceland Trek - Day 02 - (2016-08-14) - 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...

  • Asbyrgi, Raudholar

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    Emily Papagiannaki
    with stefygoti
    Distance
    5.00mi
    Elevation +
    531f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofAsbyrgi, Raudholar Photo ofAsbyrgi, Raudholar Photo ofAsbyrgi, Raudholar

    Beautiful walk in Asbyrgi national park, where stunning basalt rocks and new-age volcano mountains line the route.

  • Hverir geotermal area round trip

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    mcigler
    with Vojta1
    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 ...

  • Heljardalsheidi / Heljardalsheiði

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    near Urðir, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Broddsky
    Distance
    12.28mi
    Elevation +
    2641f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofHeljardalsheidi / Heljardalsheiði Photo ofHeljardalsheidi / Heljardalsheiði Photo ofHeljardalsheidi / Heljardalsheiði

    The hiking trail over "Heljardalsheiði“ heath is an old footpath across the Tröllaskagi mountains. The hike is 20 km long with a maximum elevation of around 860 metres. Under standard conditions in the summer it takes 7-...

  • Iceland Trek - Day 03 - (2016-08-15) - From North To South

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    acrocs
    Distance
    18.87mi
    Elevation +
    2231f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofIceland Trek - Day 03 - (2016-08-15) - From North To South Photo ofIceland Trek - Day 03 - (2016-08-15) - From North To South Photo ofIceland Trek - Day 03 - (2016-08-15) - 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...

  • Sellandafjall - Garđur/Mývatn (Askja-Trail, day 6)

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    near Stafn, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Eisfuchs
    Distance
    10.06mi
    Elevation +
    56f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofSellandafjall - Garđur/Mývatn (Askja-Trail, day 6) Photo ofSellandafjall - Garđur/Mývatn (Askja-Trail, day 6) Photo ofSellandafjall - Garđur/Mývatn (Askja-Trail, day 6)

    The trip leads from the western flank of Sellandafjall on a jeep-track to the farm buildings of Garđur at the southern end of Mývatn (close to Skútustaðir).

  • Grímsey - Full Circle Trail

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    near Grímsey, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    VisitAkureyri
    Distance
    7.25mi
    Elevation +
    1096f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofGrímsey - Full Circle Trail Photo ofGrímsey - Full Circle Trail Photo ofGrímsey - Full Circle Trail

    A full circle tour of the island Distance: About 10 km (6.2 miles). Time: Approximately 6 hrs. Terrain: Gravel road, tracks and paved road in the village Start by the harbor and go towards the airport and across th...

  • VIKURBYRDA-HVANNDALIR

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    near Ólafsfjörður, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com
    with helmuthin
    Distance
    3.54mi
    Elevation +
    2041f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofVIKURBYRDA-HVANNDALIR Photo ofVIKURBYRDA-HVANNDALIR Photo ofVIKURBYRDA-HVANNDALIR

    This trail is a part of a three days hike from Siglufjörður via Siglunes, Pútuskörð, Héðinsfjörður, Víkurbyrða, Hvanndalir, Gjáin to Kleifar. The original plan was to walk the shore from Músadalir in Héðinsfjörður to Hva...

  • Herðubreið - Askja - Öskjuvatn

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

  • Akureyri

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    near Akureyri, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    Karenskinner
    Distance
    11.88mi
    Elevation +
    2313f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofAkureyri Photo ofAkureyri Photo ofAkureyri

    Up to the ski station as far as we could because of snow , even started to snow while we where there on 26/06/22 then following the great bike trail back down, some parts fairly muddy but loved it… even when I was up to ...

  • Þorvaldsdalur (spring trip)

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    near Svalbarðseyri, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Þór Jóhannesson
    with bjork Ingi Karl
    Distance
    14.94mi
    Elevation +
    1883f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofÞorvaldsdalur (spring trip) Photo ofÞorvaldsdalur (spring trip) Photo ofÞorvaldsdalur (spring trip)

    with the snow this was lot harder than i expected. specially when the rivers where only half covered with snow and at risk of braking. btw 0 phone connection so be save.

  • Rauðanes, Iceland (2h)

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    near Þórshöfn, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    lemkelemke
    Distance
    4.69mi
    Elevation +
    955f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofRauðanes, Iceland (2h) Photo ofRauðanes, Iceland (2h) Photo ofRauðanes, Iceland (2h)

    Easy hike along beautiful cliffs. We were there in July and lots of puffins and other birds around. Sheep too! About 2 hours.

  • Garðshyrna og Auðnahyrna

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    near Ólafsfjörður, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    mr.roots
    with helmuthin johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com
    Distance
    2.91mi
    Elevation +
    1834f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofGarðshyrna og Auðnahyrna Photo ofGarðshyrna og Auðnahyrna Photo ofGarðshyrna og Auðnahyrna

    The hike starts at the farm Garður. It goes straight up slope heading for the mountain edge Garðshyrnan. The ground is partly relatively loose and steep. On Garðshyrnan we have a beautiful look over the lake Ólafsfjarðar...

  • Grjótagjá to Hverfjall

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    phildent
    Distance
    1.63mi
    Elevation +
    95f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofGrjótagjá to Hverfjall Photo ofGrjótagjá to Hverfjall Photo ofGrjótagjá to Hverfjall

    The trails starts on the parking lot of Grjótagjá. When crossing the street the path is found easily and leads through beautiful and scenic landscapes to Hverfjall visitor center and parking lot. When we did the hike it ...

  • Hverfell

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Kinabalu
    Distance
    2.84mi
    Elevation +
    640f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofHverfell Photo ofHverfell Photo ofHverfell

    Amazing walk along the tephra ring of the Hverfell volcano. Breathtaking views of Lake Myvatn and Dimmuborgir lava field.

  • Hlíðarfjall-Blatindur-Bunga-Stryta-Kista

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Akureyri, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Songbird742
    Distance
    4.67mi
    Elevation +
    3921f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofHlíðarfjall-Blatindur-Bunga-Stryta-Kista Photo ofHlíðarfjall-Blatindur-Bunga-Stryta-Kista Photo ofHlíðarfjall-Blatindur-Bunga-Stryta-Kista

    There is no marked trail. Its easy to get to the Hlíðarfjall from the Ski Resort (you can take a "trail" going under a chair lift or just take a longer way going around) - starting on a right side, marked with red poles ...

  • Seldalsfjall 12.02.2011

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Bakki, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    5.54mi
    Elevation +
    1883f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSeldalsfjall 12.02.2011 Photo ofSeldalsfjall 12.02.2011 Photo ofSeldalsfjall 12.02.2011

    Rather easy mountain located in the Öxnadalsheiði area. Still terrain was rather tough, hard snow and ice, and it would have been better to go deeper into the vallay before ascending, on the way back we did. Instead, on ...

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