The best mountain hikes in Iceland
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Last updated: October 28, 2025
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1. Magnúsarfoss – Svartifoss loop from Kópasker
7.43km
02:36
260m
260m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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26
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2. Svartifoss – Magnúsarfoss loop from Kópasker
17.0km
06:16
850m
850m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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20
hikers
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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17
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4. View of Glymur Canyon – Glymur Waterfall loop from Mosfellsdalur
6.25km
02:31
290m
290m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
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17
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5. Mountaineering loop from Grindavík
12.0km
03:48
300m
300m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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17
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Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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18
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7. Litlanesfoss – Hengifoss loop from Reyðarfjörður
4.57km
01:54
240m
240m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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14
hikers
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
17
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9. Stuðlagil loop from Fellabær
4.57km
01:12
40m
40m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
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10. Reykjadalur Hot Springs loop from Kirkjubæjarklaustur
5.89km
02:07
140m
140m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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