The Best Trails in Westfjords (Iceland)

Reykjaneshyrna 21.07.2010

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Harald Jóhannesson

Distance

1.66mi

Elevation +

958f

TrailRank

22

After hiking to Kaldbakshorn I drove to Reykjaneshyrna and the fog had come into the Strandir area. The sea is very cold around here, coming from the north pole, and therefore fog is very frequent here, and also in the w...

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Þingeyri Haukadalur Loop

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baghuan

Distance

5.28mi

Elevation +

197f

TrailRank

22

Seems like you need to hike to the waterfall at the end of the valley to see the witches hut remains, I don’t see a lake or any ruins for Gisli.

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Selardalur Bike + Hike

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All-Mountain Albert

Distance

8.59mi

Elevation +

1703f

TrailRank

22

The path is cyclable all the way to the end of the track. This is a rare quality in the Westfjords as in many paths one must hike up the bike for some sections. At the end of the track, blocked by rocks, I left the bike ...

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The 4 Peaks of Hornatær

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All-Mountain Albert

Distance

7.64mi

Elevation +

3343f

TrailRank

22

Hornatær consists of four peaks: 1- Ýsufell (703 m) 2- Breiðafell (747 m) 3- Klakkur (699 m) 4- Ármannsfell (706 m) To the south we can see Vatnsfjörður. The lake Helluvatn. The Highlands of the south Flatey island ...

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Seljadalsskógi - Bíldudalur Waterfalls walk

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Carlos.REIX

Distance

0.41mi

Elevation +

154f

TrailRank

21

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Beautiful path through the oldest forest in Bíldudalur (1930) and next to a river with several waterfalls. There are two parking slots in the other side of the road. Made by Icelandic Forestry Association volunteers i...

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Strandir Djúpavíkshringur

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kleppur

Distance

3.65mi

Elevation +

1529f

TrailRank

20

in Djúpavík starting into the valley behind the old hering fabric follow the blue sticks to the left up to hill. 1 stream to cross back on the road

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Hesteyri - Stekkeyri - Hesteyri

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GBE

Distance

2.28mi

Elevation +

161f

TrailRank

20| 5.0

A short hike to the old Whale Station in Stekkeyri in Hesteyrarfjörður. M.C. Bull (Norwegian) started the business in 1894.

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Trail down from Valahnúkur to Litlibær

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Aron Örn Reynisson

Distance

1.55mi

Elevation +

292f

TrailRank

20

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Liggur niður að litlabæ, (fairly easy way down from the mountain, ends in a 19th century home made into a coffeehouse.)

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Dynjandi Waterfalls

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slmcguire

Distance

0.93mi

Elevation +

308f

TrailRank

18

Many waterfalls leading up to the spectacular Dynjandi. Steep rocky trail with views of fjords and beautiful surrounding

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kaldbakur

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David Mole

Distance

2.01mi

Elevation +

1886f

TrailRank

15

Safe route up kaldbakur - not along the terrifying ridge! Very steep first section up to a small plateau followed by slightly less steep ascent to summit. Amazing views on clear day. Is straightforward hike when you get ...

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Sauðlauksdalsvatn

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Distance

0.40mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

12

Small stroll to enjoy the yellow beach in the lake. Sadly in our case the lake have a lot of water so the beach was almost cover by water. It was a good sight anyway

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Seljadalsá á Bíldudalur

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Distance

1.41mi

Elevation +

384f

TrailRank

12

Amazing short walk close by the Seljadalsá and through the Seljadalskógi. Great views of the surrounding mountains. The path is marked and I think that it could be more beautiful to do the inner loop clockwise instead li...

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Látravík Brunnar Strönd

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Distance

0.38mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

12

Stroll through the beach next to resting place before Látrabjarg. There are also some archeological remains of the Brunnar farm.

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Rauðisandur

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Distance

1.48mi

Elevation +

62f

TrailRank

12

The tide was low when I did this walk. So keep in mind that while returning through the beach. There is a longer alternative where you go to the top of the mountain which will probably have amazing views but I didn´t hav...

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Drangness quick run

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jsg170583

Distance

3.09mi

Elevation +

948f

TrailRank

12

Easy quick trail run. 2.5k going Up 2.5k going down. A bit out shape and couldnt run the whole thing Up. Enjoyed a lot the way down. Very easy to follow.

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Hornstrandir. Aðalvík-Fljótavík-Hesteyri

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nonnio

Distance

18.06mi

Elevation +

3602f

TrailRank

59

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Fór í árlega sumargöngu Ferðaklúbbs 365. Í ár var stefnan tekin á Hornstrandir í fjögurra daga ferð. Þetta var í þriðja skiptið sem klúbburinn gekk á Hornströndum og er ég viss um að Hornstrandir séu í sérstöku uppáh...

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F622 in combi with mountainroute 2021

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4x4OverLandAndSee

Distance

31.51mi

Elevation +

5052f

TrailRank

57

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Een combinatie van twee prachtige routes. De F622 langs de kust, begaanbaar bij laag water. Die bekend staat als the most dangerous route of Iceland. Dit in combi met de mountain route die bijna alleen de inlanders nemen...

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Horn - Grunnavík

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Gulla

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Distance

465.23mi

Elevation +

11273f

TrailRank

9

Track from Horn to Grunnavik, unfortunately with the trips from Reykjavik too witch I could´t erase from the track.

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Hestur

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Aron Örn Reynisson

Distance

2.37mi

Elevation +

1430f

TrailRank

9

Went all the way to the thump, but wasnt feeling up for climbing the walls up to the top, would not recommend the way i went up, better to go the way i went down up aswell.

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Frakkadalsá

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Distance

0.44mi

Elevation +

141f

TrailRank

9

There are three small waterfalls one after another. The path is there but not very visible. We only went until the second one but it did seem that the path continue further.

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Patreksfjordur Viewpoint

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Distance

0.49mi

Elevation +

138f

TrailRank

9

A small stroll from the road to a viewpoint of Patreksfjordur. There is a place close by the main road where you can leave the car and walk to enjoy a beautiful view of the entire fjord.

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Gíslaheillir

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Distance

0.69mi

Elevation +

148f

TrailRank

9

I rated difficult because going to the highest point you have to climb so rocks. Otherwise it is a simple stroll.

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Iceland. Westfjords. Bildudalur - Reykjafjordur

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Brynjólfur

Distance

14.98mi

Elevation +

2566f

TrailRank

9

A nice walk from the village of Bildudalur over to Reykjafjordur valley with its warm creek and 24/7 open swimming pool. A bit sharp uphill in the beginning and downhill by the end of the walk.

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Hornstrandir: D3 Hlöðuvík - Hesteyri

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gegils

Distance

10.67mi

Elevation +

2008f

TrailRank

51

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Dagur 3 af fjórum. Gengið frá Hlöðuvík yfir svonefnt Kjaransskarð og yfir á Hesteyri. Fengum enn einn þvílíkt góðan veðurdag. Gangan yfir nokkuð drjúg eða yfir 17 km en frekar meinlaus og létt. Á Hesteyri beið okkar svo ...

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