The Best Trails in Westfjords (Iceland)

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  • Iceland F622

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    near Bíldudalur, Vestfirðir (Ísland)
    Author
    EriKell Explore
    Distance
    32.77mi
    Elevation +
    4193f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofIceland F622 Photo ofIceland F622 Photo ofIceland F622

    Nicknamed one of the world’s most dangerous roads! Great fun! Watch out for baby chicks on the track in the summer! Only possible at low tide!

    Great route
    Ksarbenito Quimera4x4

  • Meyjará to Reykjafjörður via Hrolleifsborg

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    near Árneshreppur, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Leifur Hákonarson
    Distance
    19.54mi
    Elevation +
    3461f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofMeyjará to Reykjafjörður via Hrolleifsborg Photo ofMeyjará to Reykjafjörður via Hrolleifsborg Photo ofMeyjará to Reykjafjörður via Hrolleifsborg

    We had tried to do this the year before but after camping on Hrolleifsborgarháls in really bad weather had given up and descended to Reykjafjörður in fog. This time the weather cooperated. We might have been able to c...

  • Korpudalur - Kroppstaðarskál - Þverdalur

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    near Flateyri, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    korpudalur
    Distance
    8.30mi
    Elevation +
    2723f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofKorpudalur - Kroppstaðarskál - Þverdalur Photo ofKorpudalur - Kroppstaðarskál - Þverdalur Photo ofKorpudalur - Kroppstaðarskál - Þverdalur

    A hike up to Kroppstaðarskál from Korpudalur Hi Hostel. Then up to the mountaintop "Bæjarfjall" above Korpudalur, in to the highlands and passes down into Þverdalur valley. Then circles back to Korpudalur HI Hostel.

  • Ingjaldssandur : Saebol - Round of Mt. Barði

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    near Sæból, Vestfirðir (Ísland)
    Author
    roquenval
    Distance
    10.04mi
    Elevation +
    2221f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofIngjaldssandur : Saebol - Round of Mt. Barði Photo ofIngjaldssandur : Saebol - Round of Mt. Barði Photo ofIngjaldssandur : Saebol - Round of Mt. Barði

    This huge, lush, remote and secluded Westfjords valley facing the Ocean, between Önundarfjörður and Dýrafjörður, is called Ingjaldssandur. It takes its name from Ingjaldur Brúnason, the settler of this area. The rough...

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  • Látrabjarg 19.07.2010

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    near Hvallátur, Vestfirðir (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    9.50mi
    Elevation +
    2205f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofLátrabjarg 19.07.2010 Photo ofLátrabjarg 19.07.2010 Photo ofLátrabjarg 19.07.2010

    Walking on the edge of Latrabjarg up to the "peak" is a kind of labor work. But one can enjoy wathcing the birds and sheep hanging in the clifs. Amazing to see the sheep risk their lives for a mouthfull of, what must be ...

    It is a nice walk indeed and very simple to follow... The further you get away from the tourist parking space, the fewer...
    Thore

  • Heiðaskarð and Hestskarð from Korpudal HI Hostel

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    near Flateyri, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    korpudalur
    Distance
    13.45mi
    Elevation +
    2631f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofHeiðaskarð and Hestskarð from Korpudal HI Hostel Photo ofHeiðaskarð and Hestskarð from Korpudal HI Hostel Photo ofHeiðaskarð and Hestskarð from Korpudal HI Hostel

    Amazing hike around the mountain "Hestur". The hike goes up "Korpudalur" valley through the old trade route "Álftarfjarðarheiði". At the top the trail goes behind "Hestur" mountain, through the opening "Hestsskarð" and d...

  • Reykjafjörður to Ingólfsfjörður

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    near Árneshreppur, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Leifur Hákonarson
    Distance
    33.20mi
    Elevation +
    3054f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofReykjafjörður to Ingólfsfjörður Photo ofReykjafjörður to Ingólfsfjörður Photo ofReykjafjörður to Ingólfsfjörður

    I had originally intended this to be a longer hike from Látravík but the weather was atrocious so I "jumped ship" in Reykjafjörður and hiked south from there. In fact the temperature dropped to 1.5° the first evening - w...

  • Westfjords, Hornstrandir, Djúpavík: Djúpavíkshringur

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    near Árneshreppur, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    kleppur
    Distance
    3.81mi
    Elevation +
    853f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWestfjords, Hornstrandir, Djúpavík: Djúpavíkshringur Photo ofWestfjords, Hornstrandir, Djúpavík: Djúpavíkshringur Photo ofWestfjords, Hornstrandir, Djúpavík: Djúpavíkshringur

    Start at field track close to old hering factory. After a short while a sticked foot path diverges to the left upwards the hillside. The ascent takes about 30 min. On top turn to left and follow the sticks along the edge...

    Very nice
    Fred De Leener

  • Hólsdalir and Ekkilsdals lake

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    near Flateyri, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    korpudalur
    Distance
    6.35mi
    Elevation +
    1453f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofHólsdalir and Ekkilsdals lake Photo ofHólsdalir and Ekkilsdals lake Photo ofHólsdalir and Ekkilsdals lake

    A hike through the valleys over Hóll in Önundarfjord. The path goes up to the first valley named "Hvestur" from the road, then along the mountain following a sheep track. It passes the second valley "Litlidalur" and thro...

    What a great hike with an amazing view at the top. Quite a struggle at the start, but well worth it. No markings, need t...
    LorenzVdV

  • Hornvik - Hafnarskard - Veidileysufjördur

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    near Horn, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Thore
    Distance
    6.83mi
    Elevation +
    1719f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.22
    Photo ofHornvik - Hafnarskard - Veidileysufjördur Photo ofHornvik - Hafnarskard - Veidileysufjördur Photo ofHornvik - Hafnarskard - Veidileysufjördur

    I did this trip in end of July 2013 starting at the Hornvik camp site and ending up at the “camp site” in Veidileysufjördur where the boat pick up / drop off is. The hike starts at sea level, goes over a pass at 519 mete...

    We did this trail july 2020. The weather was kind of OK in the beginning (fog, little wind), but as we started ascending...
    baabek
    Trails are getting better since this was first logged. Volunteers have built more cairns, markers, bridges, etc.
    karljam
    Very beatiful trail!
    @summit

  • Tunguhorn - Ekkilsdalur

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    near Flateyri, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    korpudalur
    Distance
    8.73mi
    Elevation +
    2785f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofTunguhorn - Ekkilsdalur Photo ofTunguhorn - Ekkilsdalur Photo ofTunguhorn - Ekkilsdalur

    A hike into "Tungudalur" valley and up to "Tunguhvilftar" highlands. The track then goes towards "Tunguhorn". Great view appears from "Tunguhorn" out Önundarfjord. The track then goes into Ekkilsdalur, passing the two ...

  • Iceland, Westfjords, Hornstrandir, Hesteyri to Latrar to Straumnes

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    near Hesteyri, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Problema
    Distance
    25.93mi
    Elevation +
    3566f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofIceland, Westfjords, Hornstrandir, Hesteyri to Latrar to Straumnes Photo ofIceland, Westfjords, Hornstrandir, Hesteyri to Latrar to Straumnes Photo ofIceland, Westfjords, Hornstrandir, Hesteyri to Latrar to Straumnes

    Day 1 = Hesteyri to Stakkadalur/Latrar. Struck out up the trail fairly late in afternoon. It was already drizzling, so we didn't stick around Hesteyri to explore. The hike was pretty simple. Routefinding is easy and the...

    I didn't go to the radar station. We just hiked to Latrar and spent the night and came back to Hesteyri. We saw at le...
    Traipse

  • Ernir 20.07.2010

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    near Kirkjubær, Vestfirðir (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    3.38mi
    Elevation +
    2119f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 3.33
    Photo ofErnir 20.07.2010 Photo ofErnir 20.07.2010 Photo ofErnir 20.07.2010

    Ernir is opposite to the town Isafjordur. Best to do this one second half of the day I guess to have the sun in it´s best position, but not to late since then the town will be in shadow when you get up there. Little bit ...

    see my comment. ;-)
    TrekkingBaer

  • Heydalur to two lakes in the mountains

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    near Vatnsfjordhur, Vestfirðir (Ísland)
    Author
    kleppur
    Distance
    10.60mi
    Elevation +
    1696f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofHeydalur to two lakes in the mountains Photo ofHeydalur to two lakes in the mountains Photo ofHeydalur to two lakes in the mountains

    From Heydalur to two lakes in the mountains. Follow the jeeptrack, which is often wet. After two kilometres the track changes to a well seen path until the river coming down from a nice gorge. Cross the river and lok fór...

  • F66

    Mountain Bike
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    near Reykhólar, Vestfirðir (Ísland)
    Author
    All-Mountain Albert
    Distance
    16.45mi
    Elevation +
    1913f
    TrailRank
    42| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofF66 Photo ofF66 Photo ofF66

    Followed the gravel road F66 up to the highest point and returned back down. It could potentially be done all the way to Isafjordur (the fjord, not the town) and back, if you have enough stamina. I used an All-Mountain ...

    Good!
    alftombai

  • Hesteyri - Aðalvík - Látrar

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    near Bolungarvík, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    9.03mi
    Elevation +
    3120f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofHesteyri - Aðalvík - Látrar Photo ofHesteyri - Aðalvík - Látrar Photo ofHesteyri - Aðalvík - Látrar

    This walk is also available as a guided tour but we decided to do this on our own. Ferry from Ísafjörður goes at 09:30. To book the ferry, send email to westtours@westtours.is. It's important to check the weather conditi...

  • Hornstandir Iceland ( juli 2011)

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    near Horn, Vestfirðir (Ísland)
    Author
    Broddsky
    Distance
    38.14mi
    Elevation +
    6903f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofHornstandir Iceland ( juli 2011) Photo ofHornstandir Iceland ( juli 2011) Photo ofHornstandir Iceland ( juli 2011)

    Hiking trip in Hornstandir (Vestfjords in Iceland). Day 1: Hlöðuvík (Búðir) to Atlaskarð (view to Hornvík) and back, Day 2: Hlöðuvík to Hesteyri, Day 3: Hesteyri to Stakkadalur í Aðalvík, Day 4: Stakkadalur to Látr...

  • Kaldbakshorn 21.07.2010

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    near Kaldrananes, Vestfirðir (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    6.53mi
    Elevation +
    1906f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofKaldbakshorn 21.07.2010 Photo ofKaldbakshorn 21.07.2010 Photo ofKaldbakshorn 21.07.2010

    A very easy hiking to a beautiful mountain, often surrounded by fog. Took me just within 2 hours to go up and down.

    Frábært að fylgja þessari leið.
    Elísabet Snædís

  • JUN-19-10 Vesturgata

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    near Haukadalur, Vestfirðir (Ísland)
    Author
    Gussler
    Distance
    20.21mi
    Elevation +
    1736f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofJUN-19-10 Vesturgata Photo ofJUN-19-10 Vesturgata Photo ofJUN-19-10 Vesturgata

    Hiking from Dyrafjordur to Arnarfjordur following most butiful coastline and manmade rode under the cliffs of the Vesfjords mountains. This road was made by one man in a small bulldoser. At one point we can see 5 millio...

  • Hafradalur - Betania(Kot)

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    near Flateyri, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    korpudalur
    Distance
    2.12mi
    Elevation +
    846f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofHafradalur - Betania(Kot) Photo ofHafradalur - Betania(Kot) Photo ofHafradalur - Betania(Kot)

    A hike up to the valley "Hafradalur". The hike passes an old abandoned house Betania(Kot), up to the valley with steep spectacular cliffs that can make great echo if you stand in the middle.

  • Kaldbakur 20.07.2010

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    near Gata, Vestfirðir (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    7.54mi
    Elevation +
    3753f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofKaldbakur 20.07.2010 Photo ofKaldbakur 20.07.2010 Photo ofKaldbakur 20.07.2010

    First of all, I don´t recommend this route for the way up, might though be better in snow, I don´t know. But after appr. 90min walk for the first 6 km it took me 1 hour for the next km and I had to go up and down to find...

  • Vaðalfjöll 18.07.2010

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    near Kinnarstaðir, Vestfirðir (Ísland)
    Author
    Harald Jóhannesson
    Distance
    4.58mi
    Elevation +
    1611f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofVaðalfjöll 18.07.2010 Photo ofVaðalfjöll 18.07.2010 Photo ofVaðalfjöll 18.07.2010

    Very spectacular mountain. Easy hiking and worth while to do both peaks. Excellent camping area at Bjarkarlundur close to the start of the trail. Funny thing, this mountain is just like big tits, or maybe it´s just my vi...

  • Hornstrandir | Sæból - Hesteyri

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    near Bolungarvík, Vestfirðir (Ísland)
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    Dusan23
    Distance
    8.61mi
    Elevation +
    643f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofHornstrandir | Sæból - Hesteyri Photo ofHornstrandir | Sæból - Hesteyri Photo ofHornstrandir | Sæból - Hesteyri

    An easy day hike for those who want to experience the beauty of Hornstrandir briefly, without a guided tour and only using boat transfers. This hike was done on a Wednesday in August, using the only available boat con...

  • Nonhorn und Hvesturdalur

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    near Bíldudalur, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    TrekkingBaer
    Distance
    11.04mi
    Elevation +
    925f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofNonhorn und Hvesturdalur Photo ofNonhorn und Hvesturdalur Photo ofNonhorn und Hvesturdalur

    Etwas mühsame Wanderung vom Hochplateau auf das wunderschöne Nonhorn, Abstieg durch das Hvesturdalur zum Talknurfjördur. Von dort auf Schotterstraße nach Bildurdalur. Somewhat arduous hike on the plane to the summit o...

  • Hornvík to Sópandi via Rangalaskarð

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    near Hnífsdalur, Vestfirðir (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Leifur Hákonarson
    Distance
    10.12mi
    Elevation +
    1965f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofHornvík to Sópandi via Rangalaskarð Photo ofHornvík to Sópandi via Rangalaskarð Photo ofHornvík to Sópandi via Rangalaskarð

    Rangalaskarð is the highest pass in Hornstrandir and I had always wanted to do it - the opportunity presented itself in July 2013. This was the first day of three, our hike ended in Reykjafjörður (where all good hikes en...

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