The Best Trails in West (Iceland)

Djúpalónssandur Beach

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Dorfmeister

Distance

0.55mi

Elevation +

325f

TrailRank

22

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Djúpalónssandur Beach is an obligatory tourist stop due to its black beach. The beach also contains wreckage of some boats. This used to be a busy fishing spot, but nowadays it only functions as a tourist attraction. The...

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Hestur frá Rauðamelsölkeldu

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isleifur76

Distance

9.59mi

Elevation +

3041f

TrailRank

22

The walk to the roots of the mountain is quite long and the ascent is easy. First 3,5 km or so it is best to follow the river. There are lot of small and beautiful waterfalls on the way. The mountain itself is very steep...

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Hafnarfjall Borgarfjörður Iceland

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sigurjons

Distance

9.70mi

Elevation +

3990f

TrailRank

22

Went up Hafnarfjall in Borgarfjörður, Iceland in good conditions. Clear ground most of the way. A beautiful hike with a great view over long distances in the surroundings. There is a tricky part of the way regarding p...

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Djúpalón - Dritvík by siggadottir

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siggadottir

Distance

1.75mi

Elevation +

262f

TrailRank

21

A walk from one beautiful black beach to another through a moss covered lava field, with Snæfellsjökull Glacier on one hand and the ocean on the other. See more pictures and read more about this hike on my blog: https:...

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Akrar

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Ben_Slabbaert

Distance

3.59mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

21

Long narrow headland. Endlessly walking and some seal if you are lucky. Starting point behind the church.

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Kirkjufell 04.09.2022

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isleifur76

Distance

3.36mi

Elevation +

1493f

TrailRank

20

Only for experienced hikers, it is very easy to go the wrong way. There are 3 places which there are ropes who are necessary for support and of course caution is necessary

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Ólafsvik - Djúpalónssandur

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RettungsElch

Distance

19.69mi

Elevation +

2579f

TrailRank

20

Two-day-trip through Snæfellsnes-NP. With ascent on Enni mountain above Ólafsvik. From the middle approximate the trails nr. 26/23/22 as given on http://english.ust.is/media/fraedsluefni/gonguleidir_a_snafellsnesi_EN.pd...

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HVALFELL JUN-02-10 00:12:15

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Eiki 72

Distance

7.14mi

Elevation +

2694f

TrailRank

20

Hiking trail up along Botnsá (river), to Glymur (highest waterfall in Iceland) and then up Hvalfell (mountain) and then back a different way to the parking.

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Hellnar - Arnarstapi by siggadottir

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siggadottir

Distance

2.12mi

Elevation +

118f

TrailRank

20

An easy but very rewarding hike. The trail takes you through a lava field along a beautiful shoreline that offers you stunning views and lively bird life. Usually people walk this trail out and back but I had someone t...

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Búðir - three summits

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Yotam Barak

Distance

1.51mi

Elevation +

751f

TrailRank

20

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A short offroad hike. Pretty rough terrain and no distinct road . You have an option of returning in the waypoint through the road or go back to Another summit. Also its important the bring proper shoes and preferably...

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Arnurstapi - Grundarfjordur

Bicycle Touring

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cyclenavigator

Distance

45.16mi

Elevation +

1729f

TrailRank

19

A terrific ride along the west and north coast of the Snaefells peninsula, including riding through a national park encompassing the mighty Snaefellsjokul glacier. Nice towns of Hellissandur, Rif and Olafsvik provide goo...

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Þyrill

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rebefumi

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Distance

5.15mi

Elevation +

1959f

TrailRank

19

Went at the end of October and the path was free of snow. At the beginning of the trail, there were some patches of ice that can be easily avoided Also some ice in the wetlands, almost at the end of the hike, in fact it...

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ARNARVATNSHEIDI

Off Road

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vinsi

Distance

50.40mi

Elevation +

7559f

TrailRank

19

Arnarvatnsheidi (literally: Eagle's Lake Heath) used to be a common route to take when traveling on horse between the southwest and north of Iceland. This is a 4x4 track, mostly because there are quite large boulders tha...

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Drivik

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slmcguire

Distance

0.70mi

Elevation +

23f

TrailRank

19

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Stunning pebble beach with large rock formations, mountain views, a shipwreck, and fisherman's lifting stones to test your strength!

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Litla Baula, Mælifell and Baula 22.07.2022

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isleifur76

Distance

10.45mi

Elevation +

3924f

TrailRank

19

A loop from highway one. Baula requiers patience and caution because of loose rock which can be very big.

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Iceland: Arnarstapi to Helinar

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Alan Stobie

Distance

3.19mi

Elevation +

295f

TrailRank

19

A very easy walk across the sea cliffs and ancient lava field. With interesting rock formation s and caves.

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2011-05-31 - Heiðarhorn (Heidarhorn), Iceland

Alpine Climbing

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rquinta

Distance

6.70mi

Elevation +

3271f

TrailRank

19

6h:4m:45s | 10.8km 6h:4m:45s | 10.8km Distance - 10.8km Points - 1002 Created - 2011-05-31 19:23:13 Max. speed - 10.5km/h Min. altitude - 153m Max. altitude - 1069m

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The Elf stone

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glapsvidr

Distance

0.89mi

Elevation +

1004f

TrailRank

18

The local farmer told me about an elf stone located up the hill, i had to check it out. A slow hike but with a beautiful view over the Breiðafjorður and on good weather it is possible to see the westfjords and the snæ...

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ISLANDIA - Arnastapi a Hellnar [2018]

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ceroconsiete (ƒ/0.7)

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Distance

4.15mi

Elevation +

233f

TrailRank

72| 4.84

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Apenas nos bajamos del avión y partimos rumbo a Snæfellsnes que es una península con mucho encanto y una gran cantidad de cosas para ver. Incluso hicimos alguna parada en el camino para beber agua con gas que brota de ma...

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Skyrtunna-Across Snafelssnes peninsula

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karl Karlsson

Distance

12.29mi

Elevation +

3402f

TrailRank

16

Handdrawn track. I went there without a GPS. Its a quite long but a'n easy walk. (zero or very little climbing necessary). You will have to cross 2-3 fences on each side of the mountain, It would be a good idea to ...

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Arnarstapi

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slmcguire

Distance

0.66mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

16

Cliff side between Hellnar and Arnarstapi. Beautiful views, historic places. Waterfalls in view and reflecting ponds make great photos. Ocean side, short or long hikes in area.

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Kistufell og Skerðingsstaðafjall 11.02.2022

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isleifur76

Distance

10.21mi

Elevation +

3730f

TrailRank

16

The track up Kistufell was a bit steep and big crampons and ice axe was necessary this time of year. Great view at Kirkjufell mountain.

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Grundarfjordur - Stykkishólmur

Bicycle Touring

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cyclenavigator

Distance

24.70mi

Elevation +

797f

TrailRank

16

A short, pleasant ride to the seaside town of Stykkishólmur, the gateway to the West Fjords of Iceland. There is a moderate climb just east of Grundarfjordur.

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Edborg - Arnurstapi

Bicycle Touring

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cyclenavigator

Distance

47.62mi

Elevation +

830f

TrailRank

16

A glorious ride along the south coast of the Snaefells peninsula. Tremendous scenery, great little guesthouses/cafes along the way, and if the weather cooperates, a great view of the Snaefelljokulll glacier near the end.

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Austur Helgrindur 04.09.2022

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isleifur76

Distance

7.18mi

Elevation +

3064f

TrailRank

16

The hike starts near the river Kverná. The top is unnamed but I suppose it is one of the mountains called Helgrindur. East of the top is Örninn (the eagle) which is said to be unclimbed without proper climbing equipment.

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