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Akureyrarkaupstaður

Akureyrarkaupstaður

The best walks and hikes in Akureyrarkaupstaður

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Iceland? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Akureyrarkaupstaður to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Akureyrarkaupstaður is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: November 27, 2025

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1. Waterfall in Glerárdalur – View of Akureyri from Súlur loop from Lundarhverfi

12.6km

04:52

910m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View over Eyjafjörður – Akureyri Church loop from Naustahverfi

6.80km

01:48

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gamli Shelter – Kjarnaskógur information board loop from Naustahverfi

10.1km

02:56

270m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. View of Akureyri and the Bay – Gamli Shelter loop from Naustahverfi

7.32km

02:13

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Gamli Shelter – View of Akureyri and the Bay loop from Teigahverfi

13.7km

03:59

360m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Akureyri Church – Akureyrarkirkja loop from Akureyri

10.6km

02:51

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Hrísey Church – Seabird Cliffs at the Fjord loop from Hrísey

6.58km

01:49

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Gamli Shelter – View of Akureyri and the Bay loop from Lundarhverfi

13.2km

03:50

340m

350m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Akureyri Church – Akureyri Church loop from Suðurbrekkan

6.06km

01:44

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Waterfall in Glerárdalur – View of Akureyri from Súlur loop from Hlíðarhverfi

24.2km

08:05

1,140m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in Akureyrarkaupstaður

1. Waterfall in Glerárdalur – View of Akureyri from Súlur loop from Lundarhverfi

2. View over Eyjafjörður – Akureyri Church loop from Naustahverfi

3. Gamli Shelter – Kjarnaskógur information board loop from Naustahverfi

4. View of Akureyri and the Bay – Gamli Shelter loop from Naustahverfi

5. Gamli Shelter – View of Akureyri and the Bay loop from Teigahverfi

6. Akureyri Church – Akureyrarkirkja loop from Akureyri

7. Hrísey Church – Seabird Cliffs at the Fjord loop from Hrísey

8. Gamli Shelter – View of Akureyri and the Bay loop from Lundarhverfi

9. Akureyri Church – Akureyri Church loop from Suðurbrekkan

10. Waterfall in Glerárdalur – View of Akureyri from Súlur loop from Hlíðarhverfi

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