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  • HEIM - Reykjavik historical statues (EN)

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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    HeiM Project - Heritage in Motion
    Distance
    1.99mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofHEIM - Reykjavik historical statues (EN) Photo ofHEIM - Reykjavik historical statues (EN) Photo ofHEIM - Reykjavik historical statues (EN)

    The walk between statues in Reykjavik can be described as a walk through a mixture of European and Icelandic art history. Most of the artists were educated in art schools on the mainland of Europe and it shows in their w...

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  • River And Gardens

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    near Akureyri, Norðurland Eystra (Ísland)
    Author
    VisitAkureyri
    Distance
    3.25mi
    Elevation +
    233f
    TrailRank
    44| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRiver And Gardens Photo ofRiver And Gardens Photo ofRiver And Gardens

    One of the best things about cities and towns in Iceland is that you never feel too far from nature. Even walking through the town of Akureyri, the second-biggest settlement in Iceland, you’re still able to find plenty o...

    Nice walk around the villeage
    ILaCa
    Perfect for relaxing walk with kids.
    karkowski.martin

  • HEIM - Solstice Walk Path in Videy (EN)

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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    HeiM Project - Heritage in Motion
    Distance
    3.39mi
    Elevation +
    75f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofHEIM - Solstice Walk Path in Videy (EN) Photo ofHEIM - Solstice Walk Path in Videy (EN) Photo ofHEIM - Solstice Walk Path in Videy (EN)

    Mankind has celebrated summer and winter solstices for thousands of years, all over Europe and elsewhere. Even today, while not as important as before, people find the solstices fascinating. They get together and organiz...

  • Grundarfjörður- Kirkjufell Mountain summer hike

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    near Grundarfjörður, Vesturland (Ísland)
    Author
    HikerWolf
    Distance
    3.88mi
    Elevation +
    1024f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofGrundarfjörður- Kirkjufell Mountain summer hike Photo ofGrundarfjörður- Kirkjufell Mountain summer hike Photo ofGrundarfjörður- Kirkjufell Mountain summer hike

    The starting and ending point are in the parking lot opposite to the mountai, Grundarfjörður Parking. The trail is around 4 kms, however, I had forgotten to switch off the trail recording.

  • Skalli - Hattver - Þrengsli - Jökulgil

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    thrainn.fridriksson
    Distance
    12.04mi
    Elevation +
    3091f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofSkalli - Hattver - Þrengsli - Jökulgil Photo ofSkalli - Hattver - Þrengsli - Jökulgil Photo ofSkalli - Hattver - Þrengsli - Jökulgil

    Spectacular hike. Please note that we had to Wade the river many times. This route may not be possible to take if the water level in the river is high or if it has concentrated into a single channel. Consult with warden ...

  • Borgarsandur, Sauðárkrókur

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    near Sauðárkrókur, Norðurland Vestra (Ísland)
    Author
    Rósa María
    Distance
    4.51mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofBorgarsandur, Sauðárkrókur Photo ofBorgarsandur, Sauðárkrókur Photo ofBorgarsandur, Sauðárkrókur

    GPS: 65° 44.726'N, 19° 37.786'W Take a walk along the beautiful black beach. Good accessibility all year round.

  • Laugardalur

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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    mr.roots
    Distance
    0.13mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofLaugardalur Photo ofLaugardalur Photo ofLaugardalur

    This is a collection of way points highlighting some places of interest regarding history, art, biology and recreation in Laugardalur. Record your trail and find the way points. Read the text and answer the questions. Tr...

  • Solheimasasndur, Iceland

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    near Skogar, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    al in neath
    Distance
    4.56mi
    Elevation +
    282f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofSolheimasasndur, Iceland Photo ofSolheimasasndur, Iceland Photo ofSolheimasasndur, Iceland

    Plane crash site, made popular when Justin Bieber appeared on it, in a music video. "I'll show you." 2015

  • Gullfoss Waterfall - Trail of Sigríður

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    near Reykholt, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Jordi
    Distance
    1.08mi
    Elevation +
    141f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofGullfoss Waterfall - Trail of Sigríður Photo ofGullfoss Waterfall - Trail of Sigríður Photo ofGullfoss Waterfall - Trail of Sigríður

    By the trail you will find signs with information about Gullfoss, as well as the area's geology and history. The trail of Sigríður is dedicated to the memory of Sigríður Tómasdóttir in Brattholt, and her heroic struggle ...

  • Secret WW2 Bunker - Oskjuhlid park

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    near Reykjavík, Höfuðborgarsvæði (Ísland)
    Author
    Thorgrimur Thorarinsson
    Distance
    1.68mi
    Elevation +
    161f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSecret WW2 Bunker - Oskjuhlid park Photo ofSecret WW2 Bunker - Oskjuhlid park Photo ofSecret WW2 Bunker - Oskjuhlid park

    A nice stroll around the Oskjuhlid (Öskjuhlíð) area. The area is a hill overlooking the Reykjavik Airport, that was built by the British army during WW2, and therefore has many traces of different war time buildings and ...

  • Skarðsheiði

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    near Hvanneyri, Vesturland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    rannsy
    Distance
    6.54mi
    Elevation +
    2697f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSkarðsheiði Photo ofSkarðsheiði Photo ofSkarðsheiði

    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...

  • Reykjarhóll

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    near Varmahlíð, Norðurland Vestra (Ísland)
    Author
    northwesticeland
    Distance
    1.18mi
    Elevation +
    174f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofReykjarhóll Photo ofReykjarhóll Photo ofReykjarhóll

    English below Deutsch unten Þægileg ganga í gegnum skóg fyrir ofan Varmahlíð með fallegu útsýni yfir Skagafjörð. Á leiðinni eru bekkir þar sem tilvalið er að tilla sér og fá sér hressingu eða einfaldlega njóta náttúr...

  • Kolkuós

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    near Hólar, Norðurland Vestra (Ísland)
    Author
    Visit Skagafjörður
    Distance
    3.82mi
    Elevation +
    23f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofKolkuós Photo ofKolkuós Photo ofKolkuós

    Beautiful walk along the gravel path leading to the farm Kolkuós. River, birdlife, waterfall, old farm, island view, ocean, black beach.

  • Höfn ~ Viking Village

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    near Höfn, Austurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Jordi
    Distance
    1.82mi
    Elevation +
    52f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofHöfn ~ Viking Village Photo ofHöfn ~ Viking Village Photo ofHöfn ~ Viking Village

    I was told it was a movie set after visiting ghe viking village thinking it was the real thing.. Anyway it’s very cool and worth a visit. The directors knew how to choose a great location. Don’t know the movie name thoug...

  • Geysir - Strokkur area - Geysir - Strokkur geyser area

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    near Geysir, Suðurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    etnatracker
    Distance
    0.20mi
    Elevation +
    23f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofGeysir - Strokkur area - Geysir - Strokkur geyser area Photo ofGeysir - Strokkur area - Geysir - Strokkur geyser area Photo ofGeysir - Strokkur area - Geysir - Strokkur geyser area

    L'area geotermica di Geysir, l'antico geyser che dà il nome alla zona. Oggi la vera attrazione è il geyser Strokkur.Per maggiori dettagli, visitate la pagina https://www.etnatracking.com/islanda/percorsi/geysir-strokkur-...

  • Kirkjugólfiđ - The church floor in Kirkjubaejarklaustur

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    near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Suðurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Jordi
    Distance
    0.21mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofKirkjugólfiđ - The church floor in Kirkjubaejarklaustur Photo ofKirkjugólfiđ - The church floor in Kirkjubaejarklaustur Photo ofKirkjugólfiđ - The church floor in Kirkjubaejarklaustur

    Actually not known to have ever been a church built on top of this natural formation. So not man made. NATURAL MONUMENT Kirkjugólf at Kirkjubæjarklaustur was protected as a natural monument in 1987. The protection cove...

  • Hafnaberg, bird cliffs

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    near Hafnir, Suðurnes (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    1.56mi
    Elevation +
    177f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofHafnaberg, bird cliffs Photo ofHafnaberg, bird cliffs Photo ofHafnaberg, bird cliffs

    Name: HafnabergStart time: 07/06/2014 13:35Finish time: 07/06/2014 14:11Distance: 2.5 km (00:36)Moving time: 00:33Average speed: 4.2 km/hAvg. Speed Mov.: 4.5 km/hMax. Speed: 6.4 km/hMinimum altitude: 11 mMaximum altitude...

  • Pseudocraters at Skútustadir

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    near Reykjahlíð, Norðurland Eystra (Lýðveldið Ísland)
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    dukeigi
    with Daniela vA
    Distance
    0.74mi
    Elevation +
    151f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofPseudocraters at Skútustadir Photo ofPseudocraters at Skútustadir Photo ofPseudocraters at Skútustadir

    Name: Pseudocraters at SkútustadirStart time: 06/29/2014 18:27Finish time: 06/29/2014 19:05Distance: 2.7 km (00:37)Moving time: 00:23Average speed: 4.3 km/hAvg. Speed Mov.: 6.9 km/hMax. Speed: 80.7 km/hMinimum altitude: ...

  • Haugsnesbardagi - The Battle of Haugsnes

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    near Varmahlíð, Norðurland Vestra (Ísland)
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    northwesticeland
    Distance
    0.32mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofHaugsnesbardagi - The Battle of Haugsnes Photo ofHaugsnesbardagi - The Battle of Haugsnes Photo ofHaugsnesbardagi - The Battle of Haugsnes

    English below Deutsch unten Auðveld og fróðleg ganga um vettvang Haugsnesbardaga, sem átti sér stað á Sturlungaröld, 19. apríl árið 1246, og var einn mannskæðasti bardagi í sögu Íslands. Þar börðust Sturlungar undir ...

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