The Best Trails in Southern Peninsula (Iceland)

Iceland Volcano Geldingadalur 28.04.2021

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Hiking

Jakub_

Distance

5.66mi

Elevation +

1677f

TrailRank

71| 3.67

Iceland Volcano Geldingadalur 28.04.2021. In the lower parts, right next to the lava, there were quite a lot of suffocating gases. Wind blows hot air. However It's worth visiting this place. Short video from this tra...

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Fagradalsfjall volcano (Geldingadalir): track C, including lava field and front view of crater

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Hiking

roquenval

Distance

4.76mi

Elevation +

1417f

TrailRank

70| 5.0

Paying a visit to the Fagradalsfjall volcano (Geldingadalir) is a must-do during your presence in Iceland. At least as long as the volcano is in activity. Having said that, the question is: which way to go? Since the ...

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Iceland Golden circle and Landmannalaugar

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Car

heliosight

Distance

892.57mi

Elevation +

26447f

TrailRank

54

A car trip through golden circle of Iceland attractions and 2 days hiking in Landmannalaugar mountains. The trip starts at Keflavik International airport (car booked at Geysir rental company located nearby). Hiking part ...

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46/2022 Volcano

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Hiking

Maria e António

Distance

8.90mi

Elevation +

1312f

TrailRank

53

Volcano Tour with Reykjavik Excursions, same company that operates Flybus connection to International Airport in Keflavik. The driving to the parking 1 where the trekking route started takes 40 minutes. The guide walked...

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Keilir + Lambafell hikes

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Hiking

wapniaki w drodze

Distance

7.02mi

Elevation +

2051f

TrailRank

53

Track contains : Keilir - 7,7 km hike + 1,6 km drive to next parking spot + Lambafell hike 2 km. The Keilir trail is very bad marked , Lambafell isn't marked but in both places paths are very clear.

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Djúpavatn - Sog - Trölladyngja - Grænavatn - Krókamýri

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Mountain Bike

Larusarni

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Distance

5.46mi

Elevation +

856f

TrailRank

42

Technically demanding sections and one or two hiking bits. Gravel roads lead to both sides of the mountains so the trip can start by either Djúpavatn or Sog. The tack follows old jeep tracks, some single track and gravel...

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Eruption in Reykjanes-peninsula 26.03.2021

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Hiking

Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

6.13mi

Elevation +

1726f

TrailRank

41

Hiking to the Eruption in Geldingadalir, Reykjanes-peninsula First of all, although this is close to Reykjavik this is a mountain hiking, specially in wintertime and full gear is needed since although the hiking itself ...

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fagradalsfjall volcano: path A

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Hiking

amelia guthrie

Distance

6.35mi

Elevation +

1076f

TrailRank

39

path A trail from lower parking directly off main road, 427,(not parking lots off the gravel road). good view points, can take the trail a bit further than I did to reach where the live trail camera is. much easier trail...

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ICELAND LITLI-HRUTUR ERUPTION 2023 (Fagradalsfjall Volcano System) Parking P2-Litli-Hrutur Viewpoint-Parking P2

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Hiking

nkilos

Distance

10.36mi

Elevation +

2533f

TrailRank

38

18/07/2023 Path E - Meradalir (blue). (You are entering a HAZARD ZONE!) Follow the instructions from Safetravel.is WARNING: The path might change with the development of the lavaflow. Authorities remind all hikers ...

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New volcano Fagradalsfjall, 2021, Reykjanes track B

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Hiking

kleppur

Distance

3.28mi

Elevation +

1257f

TrailRank

38

Left hand track to the Western side of the crater row. On track B there is a steep slope. A rope helps to walk up. The track is more difficult than track A. I would recommend not to go back on track B. It is possible to...

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Volcano Meradalir

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Hiking

Maksym Gryshchenko

Distance

3.76mi

Elevation +

827f

TrailRank

37

Volcano Hike to the new eruption site in Meradalir. This trail takes you over the old eruption site and shows the impressive amount of lava that was erupted in 2021. I strongly recommend hiking boots to protect your ankl...

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Geldingagos - to the volcano and back

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Hiking

lemkelemke

Distance

11.43mi

Elevation +

2520f

TrailRank

36

hike to the volcano from grindavik. first part over the road, then crossing a moss lava field, up the mountain and then onwards! be safe! about 4-5 hours walking total.

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Fagradalsfjall Volcano Hike

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Hiking

David C 14

Distance

4.60mi

Elevation +

761f

TrailRank

35

Started by red shipping container on June 8 2021. Initial hill was a bit tiring and the final hill was steep at some parts, but easy to moderate and so worth the views of the oozing volcano at the top.

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Hiking to Volcanic Eruption at Geldingadalir

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Hiking

yngvi

Distance

7.89mi

Elevation +

1955f

TrailRank

34

This is a circular (loop) route with the trail back being along Mt Fagradalsfjall. The Volcano can be seen from different viewpoints.

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To the top of Fagradalsfjall volcano

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Hiking

Dorfmeister

Distance

3.88mi

Elevation +

1030f

TrailRank

34

The Fagradalsfjall volcano is one of the active volcanoes in Iceland. But even when the volcano is not active, it is worth going to the peak of this volcano. Along the way you will come across beautiful lava fields where...

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Keilir

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Hiking

Hjálmar Magnússon

Distance

4.54mi

Elevation +

919f

TrailRank

33

Keilir is a great hike but the road to starting point is horrible would not reccommend drive that on a small cars but the hike is great to the mountain The ascent quite step but not defficult just lose sand and small roc...

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Reykjavik circle 10.09.2011

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Mountain Bike

Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

38.69mi

Elevation +

1079f

TrailRank

32

Started of from Alftanes, to Grotta lighthouse, Downtown Reykjavik, Then along the shore more or less to Grafarvogur bay, up to Lake Ellidavatn into Kopavogur and finally back on original track towards Alftanes again. Gr...

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230917 - Trail of Fagradalsfjall / Geldingadalir / Litli-Hrutur Volcanos

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Hiking

Joseph Dib

Distance

6.95mi

Elevation +

1791f

TrailRank

32

Enjoyable experience going through the viewpoints of the last three volcanic eruptions in Iceland. The trek varies in type from steep hikes, loose ground, lava and gravel roads. NB: This trail takes you off-track for ab...

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Rountrip Iceland

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Off Road

DJPetros

Distance

1205.77mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

32| 4.34

I have been doing a roundtrip around Iceland in 7 days with a Suzuki Jimmy 4x4 with my daughter. Really great trip!!! Visit http://picasaweb.google.com/113471560704708465108 to see pictures...

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Meradalir/Fagradalsfjall eruption 4.08.22

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Hiking

Vittorio Tenerini

Distance

8.23mi

Elevation +

2474f

TrailRank

31

Hike back and forth to the eruption in Meradalir / Fagradalsfjall following the A path. Not difficult but long. Be careful when walking on the old lava since it can be still hot and fragile underneath.

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Djupivogur - Hafnarvegur

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Hiking

Guttih

Distance

3.36mi

Elevation +

131f

TrailRank

30| 3.33

Walk along the sea and the straight back to the car. A 2 hour walk, there are no paths to follow. IF you click the header above you can see more pictures from the trip.

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Geldingardalir eruption

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Hiking

ulfr

Distance

6.60mi

Elevation +

1903f

TrailRank

30

Hiking trail A to Geldingardalir eruption as of 2021-04-14. The trail is subjected to change without notice. I mark it as difficult since there is one long hill that is quite steep. But most experienced hikers should not...

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Keflavik - Reykjavik. lowest traffic route

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Bicycle Touring

Fjolnir

Distance

37.86mi

Elevation +

1880f

TrailRank

30

Keflavik airport to Reykjavik on half loaded touring bike. I made this route to find the route with lowest possible traffic between Kef and Rvik. Some parts are on bike paths. Some parts on fairly good gravel road and r...

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Grindavík volcanic hike.

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Hiking

Lasse nz

Distance

5.98mi

Elevation +

1509f

TrailRank

30

Just under 10k return we went as far as possible for two different views of the eruption. 4 of us including Kids 10 and 12 years old (in hiking boots) we found it worth the extra just under 2k return from the "antenna" ...

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Volcono Trail A 7km to Geldingadalir

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Hiking

Guðmundur Hallgrímsson

Distance

7.89mi

Elevation +

1086f

TrailRank

29

Volcano Trail A 7km to Geldingadalir second Eruption in August 2022. 14km walk both way. From parking #1. Last 3 km very stony path.

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