The Best Trails in West (Iceland)

Skarðsheiði

Walking

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rannsy

Distance

6.54mi

Elevation +

2697f

TrailRank

30

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Skarðsheiði from the east side. 1040 m. A lot of snow above 700m and muddy. Beware of the deceptive snow/ice accumilating on the north face as the drop down is >>300-400m. Beutiful view. Found bones/skull from a sheap f...

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Husafell - Reykjavik Iceland via Kaldidalur

Bicycle Touring

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Fjolnir

Distance

71.57mi

Elevation +

13553f

TrailRank

30

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First half of this track is gravel. Mostly good. Spectacular landscape with glaciers on both hands. The best part of this route is for sure from Husefell to Thingvellir. Very low traffic (almost none). But after Thingve...

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Trail running in Húsafell (trail No 7) (11-11-2017)

Trail Running

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Alex_Mazaira

Distance

8.62mi

Elevation +

1325f

TrailRank

30

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Beautiful trail running in Húsafell area. I followed most of the hiking trail No 7 (there are maps with all the hiking trails of this area at the hotel and the swimming pool). The trail starts by the hotel. The fist part...

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Klofningsfjall 19.04.2011

Hiking

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Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

8.57mi

Elevation +

1837f

TrailRank

30

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Clear weather and on paper very easy mountain, however, snow was deep which made it moderate and good training. Nice view to many of the islands in Breiðafjörður, but once you get up it´s just a plateau which looks more ...

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Snæfellsjökull winter summit

Backcountry Ski

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TheDohor

Distance

11.07mi

Elevation +

4321f

TrailRank

29

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Snæfellsjökull with backcountry ski on a beautiful sunny day. Cold temperatures and crunchy snow but a fun day of exploration. Summit roping up is advised since it is exposed and sometimes wind gusts come by.

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Vestursúla from Hvalfjordur

Hiking

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Michael Godden

Distance

9.84mi

Elevation +

3783f

TrailRank

29

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Great mountains! Bontsnulur range is epic. Today's hike was like a condensed alpine route: start in forest valley, steady sheltered climb becoming more exposed until steep portions of rock ending in windy jagged summits....

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Snókur: 12 JAN 2010 18:12

Hiking

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Gussler

Distance

4.95mi

Elevation +

1680f

TrailRank

28

Hiked from the farmtow Neða skarð following good path "Skarðsheiði"(possible to drive some part) upp most of the altitude.

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Hvalvatn og Hvalfell 010314

Hiking

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Toppfarar

Distance

13.18mi

Elevation +

3228f

TrailRank

27

Splendid hike from Botnsdalur along the west side of the waterfall Glymur, and continuing up the heath along the wiver Botnsá to it´s origin, the lake Hvalvatn... and all around the lake, up to a little cape called Skinn...

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Klakkshaus

Hiking

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christoph.anderson

Distance

1.54mi

Elevation +

958f

TrailRank

27

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This is a fantastic hike from the road access near the coast up the back side of a small mountain onto the plateau top. Pleasant easy start, well marked with small posts, becomes difficult near the top with very steep se...

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Skorradalsvatn ice skate

Ice Climbing

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lemkelemke

Distance

13.38mi

Elevation +

10f

TrailRank

27

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After solid freezing of 3 weeks the ice was about 20cm thick. Sometimes 10-15 but overall very good. Watch out for rivers that cut through the ice. Don’t go alone. Bring safety picks.

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Snæfellsjökull

Alpine Climbing

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Methedrine

Distance

5.04mi

Elevation +

2605f

TrailRank

27

Trail for our hike up on the Snæfellsjökull glacier shortly after the summer solstice. It was fabulous to observe sunset and sunrise from the peak, see the attached picture to get a tiny impression.

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Thverlfell 30.05.2020

Hiking

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Marta Makuchowska

Distance

4.90mi

Elevation +

1841f

TrailRank

27

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Not the easiest nor the fastest way to get to the top but my goal was to explore the mountain. Beautiful views all around. I had almost perfect weather (a bit windy at the top) and midnight sun was just magic.

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Hestfjall Borg. 08.05.2010

Hiking

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Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

2.97mi

Elevation +

830f

TrailRank

26

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Took almost as long time to find this "mountain" as to walk it ;) Still a nice view from the top, although there wasn´t any sunshine.

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Tour around Stykkishólmur

Hiking

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Dorfmeister

Distance

2.36mi

Elevation +

272f

TrailRank

26

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The beautiful village of Stykkishólmur is often an overnight stop for tourists, but it is also worth taking a look at the village itself. Armed with a map from Wikiloc, I looked up the attractions of the village and impr...

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Hafnarfjall - Gildalshnúkur

Hiking

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olijon

Distance

5.63mi

Elevation +

2963f

TrailRank

25| 4.67

This trail is magnificent as it passes through a chute in a cliff face that seems impassable. There is a great view along the trail in all directions. This trail is difficult during winter, but is moderate in other seaso...

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Gullbogarhellar cratera

Hiking

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choucroutemelba

Distance

3.63mi

Elevation +

446f

TrailRank

25

Nice hike but watch the marking stones. Do not follower my way back ! There is no real way and you'll distroy the moose.

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Stapafell, Stakfell and Kvíahnúkur 29.05.2022

Hiking

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isleifur76

Distance

7.76mi

Elevation +

2635f

TrailRank

25

Stapafell was about exploring safe trails, I did not find a safe trail and did not go to the top. I dont know if it is possible without equipment and dont recommend for inexperienced hikers to try. Stakfell is a very be...

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Okið

Backcountry Ski

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Einsi

Distance

11.44mi

Elevation +

1729f

TrailRank

25

The conditions were not really good, heavy rain and constant wind and visibility not more than 50 meters. So the track is a bit longer than needed and we also went further west than we should have as we were descending. ...

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Ljósufjöll

Hiking

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glapsvidr

Distance

9.30mi

Elevation +

3100f

TrailRank

24

A very nice hike up the Gráni and Bleikjur peaks. Unfortunatly, clouds up the peaks didnt alllow us to admire the view, it was though a nice hike. Watch for the boulders and the steep way done.

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Grimsfjall

Hiking

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Paul Howell

Distance

3.47mi

Elevation +

1539f

TrailRank

23

Trailhead was hard to find. GPS coordinates were a little off. Park by a small pond on the west side of the road. Trail is not marked or defined at all. Must have GPS working. Lots of loose lava rock. Beautiful views fro...

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Snæfellsjökull

Hiking

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Tomassv

Distance

4.02mi

Elevation +

2431f

TrailRank

23

This trail goes over cracks in the ice and should be done with proper equipment on the line and preferably with a guide.

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Snaefellsjokull

Hiking

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Oriol El Llarg

Distance

2.90mi

Elevation +

2569f

TrailRank

23

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Easy to climb in summer if the weather conditions are good. Just follow the path of the groomer that goes up, it takes about 2 hours to climb it.

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Murals of Hellissandur

Hiking

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Dorfmeister

Distance

0.42mi

Elevation +

10f

TrailRank

23

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The town of Hellissandur is known for some of its waterfalls, but there are also some murals in this hamlet. If you have time to spare, you can find a diverse collection of these murals: abstract art to contemporary scen...

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Leggjabrjótur

Hiking

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Fridbjorn Orri Ketilsson

with

Distance

12.23mi

Elevation +

2037f

TrailRank

23

Notice a slight detour at the beginning. Go straight for the bridge if you are just hiking Leggjabrjotur trail.

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CASCATA GLYMUR (GLYMUR WATERFALL)

Hiking

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Caminhantes

with

Distance

4.18mi

Elevation +

1309f

TrailRank

85| 4.5

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FOTOS DESTA E DE OUTRAS TRILHAS EM ”CAMINHANTES" A Islândia é uma das maiores ilhas do Atlântico Norte, com pouco mais que a área de Portugal. O Círculo Polar Ártico passa poucos quilómetros a norte da ilha principal,...

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