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  • Iceland. Nyidalur - Eldgja. Day 3 and 4

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    near Skaftafell, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Brynjólfur
    Distance
    27.34mi
    Elevation +
    1877f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofIceland. Nyidalur - Eldgja. Day 3 and 4 Photo ofIceland. Nyidalur - Eldgja. Day 3 and 4 Photo ofIceland. Nyidalur - Eldgja. Day 3 and 4

    Starting the day walking up the sides of the hill/mountain and on to the glacier. This is to avoid having to cross endless number of creeks / small rivers which the glaciers creates. The glacier should be easy to cross (...

  • Hengifoss

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    near Valpjofsstaðir, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Umer Javed
    Distance
    1.43mi
    Elevation +
    906f
    TrailRank
    27| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofHengifoss Photo ofHengifoss Photo ofHengifoss

    Hike towards Hengifoss, and passing Litlanesfoss. Jewels of the eastern region. The trail is well maintained but the long ascent can be moderate.

    Die letzten Wegstrecken werden z.Z. Mit Holzpaletten auch gut begehbar gemacht.
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  • Svartifoss waterfall

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    near Fagurhólsmýri, Austurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Dorfmeister
    Distance
    2.44mi
    Elevation +
    574f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSvartifoss waterfall Photo ofSvartifoss waterfall Photo ofSvartifoss waterfall

    Svartifoss waterfall is yet again one of the more impressive waterfalls in Iceland, but this time it's not the size that impresses the spectator but rather the sight of the basalt rock formations. Visiting this waterfall...

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  • Stuðlagil

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    near Fellabaer, Austurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Jon Bjarnason
    Distance
    5.97mi
    Elevation +
    410f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofStuðlagil Photo ofStuðlagil Photo ofStuðlagil

    The long way. You can drive half the way there instead of walking but it's an easy walk along the car trail.

  • Starmýri river valley and ridge

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    near Starmýri, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Andrewdenty
    Distance
    6.02mi
    Elevation +
    538f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofStarmýri river valley and ridge Photo ofStarmýri river valley and ridge Photo ofStarmýri river valley and ridge

    I followed a similar river walk to others and made it a bit more interesting by climbing up and returning on the ridge path.

  • Geitafell

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    near Hoffell, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    0slemi0
    Distance
    8.23mi
    Elevation +
    2959f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofGeitafell Photo ofGeitafell Photo ofGeitafell

    Beautiful hike. There's a marked path till around the midpoint. Afterwards there's a short rocky slippery part, just aim for the top, do not go sideways as we did!

  • Storurd

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    near Bakkagerði, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    AusLand
    Distance
    9.01mi
    Elevation +
    1982f
    TrailRank
    26

    Watch out for hidden crevices once you get to Storurd if it's winter - very easy for them to get covered by snow.

  • Lonsoraefi Day 6 - ESKIFELL - STAFAFELL - 31.07.2016

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    near Höfn, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Albertone G.B.T.T.
    Distance
    10.85mi
    Elevation +
    1168f
    TrailRank
    26

    As this multi day trekking takes place in very remote areas, with no phone coverage, and with the possibility of not meeting anyone for days, to avoid problems and to warn those who download this gps tracks, I decided to...

  • Seyðisfjörður

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    near Seyðisfjörður, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    casey.gonzalez
    Distance
    4.72mi
    Elevation +
    482f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSeyðisfjörður Photo ofSeyðisfjörður Photo ofSeyðisfjörður

    Nice short hike to two beautiful waterfalls. Lots of blueberries and gooseberries to pick along the way in September. We drove about 2/3rds of the trail in our 4x4.

  • The beaches of Stokksnes

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    near Höfn, Austurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Dorfmeister
    Distance
    0.99mi
    Elevation +
    75f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofThe beaches of Stokksnes Photo ofThe beaches of Stokksnes Photo ofThe beaches of Stokksnes

    In Iceland there are a number of places that have black beaches, but Stokksnes is probably the one with the best conserved beaches. When I was there the weather was rainy, but even then these beaches were a fun visit. Es...

  • Ice caves

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    near Skaftafell, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    jakubnovak14
    Distance
    8.43mi
    Elevation +
    249f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofIce caves Photo ofIce caves Photo ofIce caves

    way back from ice caves to skaftafell visitors center. location of ice caves can change. boits with spikes recommended. might be dangerous

  • Sveinstindur um Ærfjall niður Kvísker

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    near Jökulsárlón, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Gestur Snorra
    Distance
    16.37mi
    Elevation +
    6962f
    TrailRank
    25

    Sveinstindur um Ærfjall niður Kvísker. Please note this trail is for experts only or should be guided by experts as conditions change rapidly on glaciers. There are dangerous ice crevices on this route and some narrow m...

  • skaftafell-blátindar-skeidarárjökull

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    near Skaftafell, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Jap@a
    Distance
    19.50mi
    Elevation +
    4902f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofskaftafell-blátindar-skeidarárjökull

    long hike, part on the Eastern side of glacier, in steep terrain (scree, rockfall), just next to the massive outlet river. Could be inaccesible if rivers changes or erosion changes river bank.

  • Hjálmárdalsheiði

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    near Hánefsstaðir, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    hshelgason
    Distance
    8.37mi
    Elevation +
    1818f
    TrailRank
    24

    The main route between Seydisfjordur and Lodmundarfjordur. Snow might be on the trail, at some points, until july.

  • Höttur

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    near Úlfstaðir, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    erder2000
    Distance
    5.83mi
    Elevation +
    2762f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofHöttur Photo ofHöttur Photo ofHöttur

    Not to the top, but near, sry, had not enough time and bad weather forecast. Maybe try to ascent the last 100m from behind, it's not so steep

  • Skaftafell - Svartifoss trail

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    near Skaftafell, Austurland (Ísland)
    Author
    nepoznata
    Distance
    2.70mi
    Elevation +
    443f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofSkaftafell - Svartifoss trail Photo ofSkaftafell - Svartifoss trail Photo ofSkaftafell - Svartifoss trail

    A waterfall with basalt formation surrounding it. There are many marked hiking trails around, most of them passing by the waterfall. You can check them in the national park`s office.

  • Hengifoss + Litlanesfoss

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    near Valpjofsstaðir, Austurland (Ísland)
    Author
    Ben_Slabbaert
    Distance
    3.03mi
    Elevation +
    1066f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofHengifoss + Litlanesfoss Photo ofHengifoss + Litlanesfoss Photo ofHengifoss + Litlanesfoss

    One path u (and down). Depending on the weather conditions this can be an easy or a moderate walk. We had an icy headwind all the way up. On your way back the views are spectacular.

  • CENTRO DE VISITANTES-BASE DEL KRISTÍNARTINDAR-SKAFTAFELL-P. NACIONAL VATNAJÖKULLJORGARDUR-ISLANDIA

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    near Skaftafell, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    sextante
    Distance
    10.91mi
    Elevation +
    2549f
    TrailRank
    88| Rating 4.88
    Photo ofCENTRO DE VISITANTES-BASE DEL KRISTÍNARTINDAR-SKAFTAFELL-P. NACIONAL VATNAJÖKULLJORGARDUR-ISLANDIA Photo ofCENTRO DE VISITANTES-BASE DEL KRISTÍNARTINDAR-SKAFTAFELL-P. NACIONAL VATNAJÖKULLJORGARDUR-ISLANDIA Photo ofCENTRO DE VISITANTES-BASE DEL KRISTÍNARTINDAR-SKAFTAFELL-P. NACIONAL VATNAJÖKULLJORGARDUR-ISLANDIA

    Marcha realizada el lunes 11 de agosto de 2014 AVISO: Se entiende, que todo aquel que quiera realizar esta misma ruta, asume la responsabilidad que conlleva una actividad no exenta de posibles riesgos o incidentes, en u...

    Ruta fantástica con unas vistas inmejorables. Muy fácil de seguir y sin ninguna complicación técnica. Nosotros empezamos...
    IñigoFG
    Ruta muy bonita y recomendable. Bien señalizada y difícil de perder el camino. Yo realicé la misma ruta (creo) y me marc...
    josebaberetxa
    Pues coincido con la descripción que hace. Muy bien descrito. Muchas gracias! Hemos tenido suerte y el tiempo ha acomp...
    Rodo Falcón

  • Heinabergsdalur (E4 trail) day 2

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    near Skálafell, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Tomas Mlcoch
    Distance
    7.69mi
    Elevation +
    2211f
    TrailRank
    23

    Part two of our hike in Heinabergsjökull area. The path is straightforward as it is marked until you start climbing the mountain. Before you do, there is one very dangerous part where you have to go on a debris consistin...

  • SKAFTAFELL (SEL FARM - SJÓNARSKER - SVARTIFOSS - VATNAJÖKULL)

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    near Skaftafell, Austurland (Lýðveldið Ísland)
    Author
    Caminhantes
    with fernandapacheco
    Distance
    6.05mi
    Elevation +
    1299f
    TrailRank
    87| Rating 4.78
    Photo ofSKAFTAFELL (SEL FARM - SJÓNARSKER - SVARTIFOSS - VATNAJÖKULL) Photo ofSKAFTAFELL (SEL FARM - SJÓNARSKER - SVARTIFOSS - VATNAJÖKULL) Photo ofSKAFTAFELL (SEL FARM - SJÓNARSKER - SVARTIFOSS - VATNAJÖKULL)

    FOTOS DESTA E DE OUTRAS TRILHAS EM ”CAMINHANTES" A Islândia é uma das maiores ilhas do Atlântico Norte, com pouco mais que a área de Portugal. O Círculo Polar Ártico passa poucos quilómetros a norte da ilha principal, n...

    Great walk. Fully recommended
    M R 31tel
    Very beautiful! It was worth it!
    marcamar_87
    Excelente!
    PicosAlpinos

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