The Best Trails in West (Iceland)

Brattabrekka

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Leifur Hákonarson

Distance

5.67mi

Elevation +

1122f

TrailRank

36

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I had always been puzzled as to why this mountain pass was referred to as "Brattabrekka" ("Steep Slope") as it didn't feature any unusual gradients. It wasn't until last summer that I discovered that the roadway had actu...

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Hafursfell

Alpine Climbing

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Leifur Hákonarson

Distance

5.05mi

Elevation +

2329f

TrailRank

36| 5.0

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Hafursfell is one of those mountains that look a lot steeper than they really are. It's not very high at 759 metres and the distance (we did a traverse) is only about 8 kilometres (we ended up having to walk back to the ...

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Geirhnúkur 16.01.2011

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Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

8.62mi

Elevation +

2720f

TrailRank

36

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Went to Mt. Geirhnúkur with Hreiðar today. Not very much view due to clouds/fog, rain and snowfall. Conditions could have been better, lot of ice and new snow over it so one could not see the ice beneath. Crampoons nearl...

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Húsafellsland, Grettistak, Útfall, Bæjargil

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thorunnreykdal

Distance

5.09mi

Elevation +

945f

TrailRank

35

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Gönguferð um Húsafellsland, lagt upp frá Hótel Húsafelli að gamla bænum og kvíunum frá dögum sr. Snorra Björnssonar. Þaðan lá leiðin vestur gamla veginn undir Útfjalli upp hallann fyrir ofan eyðibýlið Reyðarfell og stald...

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Skessuhorn-Skarðshorn-Heiðarhorn 08.08.2010

Alpine Climbing

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Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

9.43mi

Elevation +

2792f

TrailRank

35

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Started off at the farm Horn in Skorradalur and went to Mt. Skessuhorn. The summit was occasionally cloudy when we started and when we got there, there was fog. Stopped there for about 20 minutes and continued then onwar...

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Húsafell söguslóðir og Oddahringur - History trail and Oddar

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thorunnreykdal

Distance

5.24mi

Elevation +

295f

TrailRank

35

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Gengið um söguslóðir við gamla bæinn á Húsafelli upp að tófugildrunni og Bjargilið. Þaðan lá leiðin aftur niður á golfvöll og megnið af Oddahringnum The hike began and ended by the hotel. First we hiked to the old far...

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Kirkjufell 17-JUL-12 15:04:26

Alpine Climbing

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Gussler

Distance

2.85mi

Elevation +

1499f

TrailRank

35| 5.0

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Brilliant hike on a cool peak. Not for everyone because of cliffs and ropes used to climb. Really important to have someone with you how knows the trail. That should be easy to arrange in near by town Grundarfjordur for ...

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Akrafjallshringur

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hallgrg

Distance

8.53mi

Elevation +

2612f

TrailRank

35

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An easy hike in good weather with the goal to top the two of Akrafjall's summits, Geirmundartindur (643m) and Háihnjúkur (555m), with a stop on Jókubunga (520m).

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Hrútaborg 26.06.2010

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Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

5.52mi

Elevation +

2516f

TrailRank

34

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This one was kind of surprise, very easy first 3km then got steeper and almost vertical cliffs at the end. First we tried to go up them at the wrong place so beware if you download the track. Almost got ourselves stuck b...

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Kirkjufell

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ecmwl

Distance

2.96mi

Elevation +

1388f

TrailRank

34

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Kirkjufell is claimed to be the most photographed mountain in the country. I bet it is because it was one of the filming locations for Game of Thrones but I am sure it is also because it is a really beautiful mountain. ...

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Hellissandur

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andrea caputo 1

Distance

5.01mi

Elevation +

1594f

TrailRank

33

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I wouldn't say that it's an hard walk, but there's no a real trail to go up and it's very muddy and slippery over there and it's not nice to walk. The view of the glacier on the back it's amazing. With cramps it's far be...

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Hátunga (Tunga) from Húsafell, Iceland (12-02-2018)

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Alex_Mazaira

Distance

8.44mi

Elevation +

2543f

TrailRank

33| 5.0

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I started this route from the hotel. I walked along the road until I crosses the bridge (see waypoint, you can park the car before the bridge as well). From there I jumped the fence and went straight to meet the mountain...

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Snæfellsjökull í júní 2015, Iceland

Alpine Climbing

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gegils

Distance

6.10mi

Elevation +

3310f

TrailRank

33| 4.33

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We had one of The greatest day of our lives at the glacier that sunny day in the middle of June 2015. The ice was a bit melted which slowed us down a bit, but that was OK though.

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Hvanneyri glymur

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Lasse nz

Distance

6.40mi

Elevation +

1184f

TrailRank

32

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Really great hike. steep and a log river crossing IN The BEGINNING- and a real to your knees river crossing at the top of the hike. Chose to Carry our 10 year old across the top crossing (nor an option at the bottom- the...

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Arnarstapi

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3pom

Distance

4.84mi

Elevation +

669f

TrailRank

32

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The walk from Arnarstapi to Hellnar is a rocky path across a big lava field. Nice views on the ocean in the tormented environment. The round trip in Arnarstapi is an easy path with views on cliffs and arches. Nice houses...

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Ljósufjöll 30.04.2011

Alpine Climbing

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Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

9.05mi

Elevation +

2966f

TrailRank

32

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A practice hiking/moutaineering before Mt. Hvannadalshnjúkur. Weather could have been better with regards to view, but wind was dead calm. Decided to turn back in appr. 960m.a.s. due to snowblindness, unsafe snow and lac...

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Vestursúla: 06 NOV 2010 09:06

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Gussler

Distance

10.41mi

Elevation +

3346f

TrailRank

32

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Hiking from Botnsdalur to Vestursúla 1.089 m in Mountains Botnsúlur. Cold winter day but still waeather and great view. More pics at http://gylfigylfason.123.is/album/default.aspx?aid=192904&lang=en

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Glymur in Hvalfjörður

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dozzon

Distance

4.42mi

Elevation +

1316f

TrailRank

32

This trail goes up by the canyon to the waterfall Glymur, then crosses the river above it and leads down a road on the other side.

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Hafnarfjall - Gildalshnúkur

Alpine Climbing

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Methedrine

Distance

8.28mi

Elevation +

3301f

TrailRank

31

We hiked this up on a rather clear day in spring, just after some fresh snow had fallen the night before. The initial ascent was extremely quick and easy except for a patch of ice just before the first peak. However, the...

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Litla Björnsfell 29.05.2010

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Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

8.50mi

Elevation +

2113f

TrailRank

31

kind of long walk towards the mountain itself and then sudden ascent. I would recommend if one plans to do "Stóra Björnsfell" it´s best to do both at same go, unless the weather is like to day (cloudy) I was very interes...

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Snæfellsjökull upp á Þúfu júní 2014

Alpine Climbing

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gegils

Distance

5.64mi

Elevation +

2976f

TrailRank

31

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I made this hike with a group called Fjallagarpar & Gyðjur in middle of June 2014. The weather was good but everything was covered with a fog. We made to the top 1446 meters with a big help from our guides. Amazing tri...

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Borgarnes

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Weronika Spaleniak

Distance

3.95mi

Elevation +

1145f

TrailRank

31

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Mor difficult than I thought, especially on a very windy day. The paths are sometimes very hard to discover. On the other hand, the views are stunning. The mountines there are beautiful and the river with a couple of lit...

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Strútur peak, West Iceland (03-11-17)

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Alex_Mazaira

Distance

16.20mi

Elevation +

4665f

TrailRank

31

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This hike is quite long (26 km) if you start it from Húsafell, like I did. The best option to make it shorter is to drive up to the beginning of the road F578 and park next to the information panels (see first waypoint o...

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Botnsdalur - Glymur - Hvalfell

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olijon

Distance

7.97mi

Elevation +

2841f

TrailRank

30

A hike up to Iceland's highest waterfall, Glymur, and then onwards and upwards to the top of Hvalfell mountain. The trail is of moderate difficulty overall, but can sometimes be a little steep. There is a steep incline n...

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Iceland 01: Chasing waterfalls - Hraunfossar Waterfall

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tony aoun

Distance

0.74mi

Elevation +

105f

TrailRank

30

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It was my first hike and waterfall I visited in Iceland. I got there very early in the mourning. I was alone. The colours were unforgettable. I loved the place. Even if it was a small hike but I enjoyed it a lot. If th...

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