The Best Trails in Northeast (Iceland)

Ásbyrgi canyon

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Dorfmeister

Distance

0.95mi

Elevation +

131f

TrailRank

27

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One of the most picturesque spots on my journey through Iceland is undoubtedly the Ásbyrgi canyon. The steep walls can go up to one hundred meters high and look very impressive from a distance. Pressed between these wall...

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Norðurþing husavik lake. Fine flat walk around the lake

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Lasse nz

Distance

3.26mi

Elevation +

121f

TrailRank

27

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Lake walk around husavik northern iceland. show was lovely- if a bit deep at a few spots. - wear boots if snow. Fine views- walk around counter clockwise ad per route here for best views- can be done with kids - do consi...

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Reykjarétt-Lágheiði

Backcountry Ski

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mr.roots

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Distance

4.72mi

Elevation +

656f

TrailRank

27

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Leaving the cars at the fold Reykjarétt, we headed west along the Lágheiði mountain road. There was still enough snow for cross country skiing. Beautiful surroundings between the mountains of Tröllaskagi peninsula.

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Dettifoss-Hafragilfoss

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De Charel

Distance

6.50mi

Elevation +

1070f

TrailRank

27

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Steep descent after the Dettifoss fall with a rope, pleasant hike from there on with a few challenging passages (rocks)

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Dimmuborgir

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Kinabalu

Distance

1.55mi

Elevation +

112f

TrailRank

26

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Walk through the lava field of Dimmuborgir. The walk goes out of the best marked and easy trails and passes through arches and small caves but it is quite easy to follow.

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Iceland North-South (1)

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Richard Knol 1

Distance

16.73mi

Elevation +

774f

TrailRank

26

This is a route in 15 days that travels across iceland from North to South, from Akureyri to Skogafoss. The difficulty is in the center where the Hoffsjökull gletsjer is. We travelled south of it as close to the gletsjer...

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Iceland Walk on volcanos Námaskarõ

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Aufrany Free

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Distance

1.85mi

Elevation +

495f

TrailRank

26

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Nice short walk on the hills with good views on the area. Be sure to wear mountain shoes or boits because it may be sleepery.

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Norðurþing husavik mountain

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Lasse nz

Distance

3.96mi

Elevation +

1204f

TrailRank

26

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6 km retur loop from look out on road. Easy walk - if not for ice and snow for the last 1km to the top fine views

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Hrafnabjargafoss Waterfall

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mbux

Distance

0.23mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

25

Walk from end of car track to Hrafnabjargafoss viewpoints and back. ActivityWalking Distance366 m Created2019-07-27 20:24:49 Max. speed5.9 km/h Pace57:07 min/km Energy140 KJ Points54 AllSpeed > 0 Avg. speed1.1...

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Hjól 31.05.2011

Mountain Bike

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Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

12.48mi

Elevation +

184f

TrailRank

25

Cycling via road 85 in north Iceland. From Hotel Raudaskrida to a lava formation called Knútstaðaborgir.

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Kistufjall in Brimnesdalur

Alpine Climbing

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Methedrine

Distance

4.68mi

Elevation +

2346f

TrailRank

25

Another day of snow mountaineering with some friends in Northern Iceland, in beautiful sunny weather. We started late that day so we decided to not go further up between all the cornices in very deep, powdery snow. Toget...

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Pseudocraters at Skútustadir

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dukeigi

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Distance

0.74mi

Elevation +

151f

TrailRank

24

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Name: Pseudocraters at SkútustadirStart time: 06/29/2014 18:27Finish time: 06/29/2014 19:05Distance: 2.7 km (00:37)Moving time: 00:23Average speed: 4.3 km/hAvg. Speed Mov.: 6.9 km/hMax. Speed: 80.7 km/hMinimum altitude: ...

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Gulfoss waterfall

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Dorfmeister

Distance

2.20mi

Elevation +

190f

TrailRank

24

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Gulfoss waterfall is a waterfall that is part of the Golden Circle and it's easy to see why. This is one of the more impressive waterfalls in Iceland. Although it's not very tall, the size of the waterfall more than make...

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Fýlaskál

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mr.roots

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Distance

1.69mi

Elevation +

1165f

TrailRank

24

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The hike starts at the parking place on the west side of Héðinsfjörður, just in front of the tunnel. It goes diagonally up to the dent in the mountain that was probably formed by a landslide from the mountain between pea...

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Hverfjall

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dukeigi

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Distance

2.69mi

Elevation +

719f

TrailRank

24

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Name: HverfjallStart time: 06/29/2014 15:25Finish time: 06/29/2014 17:09Distance: 4.3 km (01:44)Moving time: 00:59Average speed: 2.5 km/hAvg. Speed Mov.: 4.4 km/hMax. Speed: 7.8 km/hMinimum altitude: 288 mMaximum altitud...

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Grímsey - Blue Trail

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VisitAkureyri

Distance

4.26mi

Elevation +

728f

TrailRank

24

The Arctic Circle Walk Covering the north part of Grímsey Distance: About 6,86 km (4,26 miles). Time: Approximately 3 hrs. Terrain: Gravel road, tracks and paved road in the village Start by the village center and...

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Grímsey Red Trail

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VisitAkureyri

Distance

4.88mi

Elevation +

741f

TrailRank

24

Covering the north part of Grímsey Distance: About 7,6 km (4.9 miles). Time: Approximately 3 hrs. Terrain: Gravel road, tracks and paved road in the village Start by the harbor and go towards the airport, pass the ...

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REYKJANIBBA

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stefhara

Distance

1.79mi

Elevation +

1919f

TrailRank

24

Short hike, straightforward in the summer. Pictures taken in April 2009, with the top covered with snow and ice.

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Skútudalur -Ámárdalur

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johanna.arnorsdottir@gmail.com

Distance

7.01mi

Elevation +

2349f

TrailRank

24

The trail start just in front of the tunnel from Siglufjörður to Héðinsfjörður. We follow the road to the hot water holes and after that, the path into the valley and up to towards summit Presthnjúkur. We ascend to the t...

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Lofthellir

Off Road

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Villi

Distance

9.92mi

Elevation +

223f

TrailRank

24

A visit to the cave Lofthellir a 3500 year old lavacave, a world of ice and darknes, located in the north-east part of Iceland near lake Mývatn. The cave boasts the greatest natural ice sculptures currently known in an I...

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Dreki - Askja - Dreki - Svartá

Off Road

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GBE

Distance

20.41mi

Elevation +

866f

TrailRank

23

A day tour from Dreki to Askja and Svartá (Black River) south of Dreki.

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Near Kerling

Alpine Climbing

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Methedrine

Distance

7.39mi

Elevation +

3802f

TrailRank

23

An attempt to hike up on Kerling, the highest peak in Northern Iceland, near Akureyri, for some ski mountaineering. A whiteout made us finish the hike with a very steep ascend up onto a knife ridge instead of proceeding ...

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Húsavík Trail - Through town, Botnsvatn and Skrúðgarður

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Hinrik Wöhler

Distance

4.73mi

Elevation +

702f

TrailRank

23

Scenic trail through Húsavík, along the mountside, up to lake Botnsvatn and then down to Húsavík Park

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The Sea and Oddeyrin

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VisitAkureyri

Distance

1.15mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

23

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If you don't have a lot of time but would still like to get a feel for the town of Akureyri, take this short walk through the old neighbourhood of Oddeyri by the sea. With its charming old houses, outdoor artwork and stu...

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Labyrinth of Dimmuborgir

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Dorfmeister

Distance

2.58mi

Elevation +

243f

TrailRank

23

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One of the more beautiful locations in the area of Mývatn is undoubtedly the labyrinth of Dimmuborgir. It is estimated that a volcano erupted about 2,300 years ago, whose lava reached a small lake and swelled up the wate...

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