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Reykjahlíð, Iceland

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  • Hverfjall Trailhead, Iceland

    Hike Hverfjall and Dimmuborgir

    5.0
    2.2 mi / 400 ft gain
    Mt. Hverfjall (Hverfell) is an old tephra crater that is estimated to be 2500 years old. The crater is about 1 km in diameter and 400 feet deep. Hikers can hike to the top via two marked routes which are easily identifiable. Travel to and from the crater rim is strictly limited to these two route...
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  • Þjóðvegur, Iceland

    Explore Hverir Geothermal Field

    5.0
    Not far from one the more popular hot springs in North Iceland, the Hverir Geothermal Field is one of the most spectacular (and overlooked) places in all of Iceland. The fields consist of mud pots that bubble and produce high temperature steam from the extreme heat underneath being released into ...
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  • Mývatnsvegur, Iceland

    Hike around Höfði

    5.0
    2 mi / 50 ft gain
    Lake Mývatn translates to "Midge Lake" and if you visit here in the summer there will be swarms and swarms of midges. You might want to wear something to cover your face. From the parking area, which is located just off Road 848 past the turn off for Dimmuborgir if heading away from Reykjahlíð, t...
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  • Vindbelgur, Iceland

    Hike up Vindbelgjarfjall

    3.2 mi / 1735 ft gain
    Vindbelgjarfjall is a 529-meter mountain located in Lake Mývatn area, North Iceland, whose formation dates back to the Ice Age. It is part of Krafla volcanic system and is one of the most iconic mountains of the region.The ascent up Vindbelgjarfjall is ideal for those wishing to have a bird-eye v...
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  • Leirhnjúkur, Iceland

    Hike to Leirhnjúkur

    3.1 mi / 200 ft gain
    The trailhead for this hike is located near Lake Mývatn .  Take Road 863 towards Krafla power plant. After you pass under the power station's piping system, the parking area is up the hill and on your left.  If you reach the parking area for Viti Crater, you've gone too far.  The trail starts in ...
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  • Viti Trail, Iceland, Iceland

    Explore Viti Crater

    4.7
    Viti is a large crater, located near lake Myvatn in Northern Iceland. It is filled with bright blue water that changes into a different shade of blue at every perspective. Viti is surrounded by lava fields and a very colorful geothermal area, reminding you how incredible Iceland's landscape is. I...
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  • Dettifoss, Iceland

    Dettifoss and Selfoss

    4.4
    2.55 mi / 535 ft gain
    Dettifoss and Selfoss are two waterfalls located closely together, separated only by about one kilometer of easy walking along a cliff top.  From the parking lot it is easy to find the start the trail. Just to the right of bathroom, or the water closet (WC) is the beginning to get to both Dettif...
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  • Akureyri, Iceland

    Trail Run in Kjarnaskógur

    9.3 mi / 656.2 ft gain
    Kjarnaskógur is the local forest and recreation area in Akureyri and is located just South of the Airport. Great for running, hiking, mountain biking and x-country skiing when there is snow. There is a main 10km loop trail which starts from the carpark and is also lit with lamps during the dark m...
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  • Súluvegur, Iceland

    Hike Mount Sulur

    6.2 mi / 2887.1 ft gain
    From the parking lot the trail will almost immediately fork and you will want to go left.  There will be a small sign for Sulur.  There is a small stream crossing before you continue the gradual climb up hill.  The first few kilometers of the hike will move through a significant of marsh land whi...
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  • Súluvegur, Iceland

    Hike Súlur

    5.0
    9.3 mi / 3116.8 ft gain
    The trailhead is located at a parking lot south of Akureyri - mark it on your map and it'll be easy to find. Similar to other trails in Iceland, the way up Súlur is marked with wooden stakes which makes trail finding a breeze! If you're doing this before a lot of snow has melted, some of the stak...
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