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Iceland hiking routes map

Compare Iceland trails with distance, elevation, access context and nearby outdoor places.

Iceland hiking route planning with map context

DULIN combines Iceland hiking routes with nearby huts, waterfalls, hot pots, campsites, road access, river crossing notes and seasonal context. The goal is not only to show a trail line, but to help you understand what surrounds it before you commit to a plan.

Use this route index to compare distance, elevation gain, estimated time and access context. Open the interactive map when you need to see routes together with hidden outdoor places and Premium planning filters.

Iceland hiking routes map guide F-roads and river crossings Highlands planning
Distance and elevationCompare hiking routes by length, elevation gain and estimated time before opening the map.
Access contextCheck nearby roads, highland access, possible river crossings and seasonal constraints.
Nearby outdoor placesPlan routes together with huts, waterfalls, campsites, hot pots and other DULIN places.

What to check before choosing a hiking route in Iceland

Distance is only the first filter. A short route can still be exposed, remote, reached by a rough road, affected by snow patches, or placed behind a river crossing. DULIN route pages therefore combine length and elevation with technical difficulty, access notes, recommended season, winter risk and nearby conditions where data exists.

Use the route list to shortlist realistic options. Then open the map and look at what surrounds the route: nearest roads, nearby huts, waterfalls, campsites, hot pots, public cameras, weather stations and possible F-road context. That helps you decide whether the route fits the day instead of only looking good in isolation.

Difficulty is not one numberSeparate technical difficulty from access difficulty. An easy trail can still require a rough approach road.
Elevation changes the dayWind, snow patches and exposure can matter more than distance when the route climbs quickly.
Route access mattersCheck whether the trailhead is near paved roads, gravel roads, F-roads or foot-only access.
Nearby context helpsA route is easier to plan when nearby huts, waterfalls, campsites or alternate stops are visible.
Reykjavegur hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Reykjavegur

285.5 km hiking route candidate near Lækjarvellir.

Region
Reykjanes
Distance
73.2 km
Elevation gain
1580 m
Víknaslóðir hiking route in Iceland Very Hard

Víknaslóðir

Remote Eastfjords trek through Brúnavík, Húsavík and Loðmundarfjörður.

Region
East Iceland
Distance
59.6 km
Elevation gain
2040 m
Laugavegur hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Laugavegur

54.0 km hiking route candidate near Emstrur - FÍ.

Region
South Iceland
Distance
55.5 km
Elevation gain
1560 m
Hellismannaleið hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Hellismannaleið

236.5 km hiking route candidate near Landmannahellir (Gil).

Region
South Iceland
Distance
53.9 km
Elevation gain
1335 m
Kjalvegur hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Kjalvegur

38.6 km hiking route candidate near Eyvindarhver.

Region
Northwest Iceland
Distance
49.2 km
Elevation gain
625 m
Kristinartindar hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Kristinartindar

56.5 km hiking route candidate near Magnúsarfoss.

Region
East Iceland
Distance
30 km
Elevation gain
2075 m
Fimmvörðuháls hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Fimmvörðuháls

80.6 km hiking route candidate near Baldvinsskáli (Fákki).

Region
South Iceland
Distance
23.1 km
Elevation gain
1105 m
Heimaey hringur hiking route in Iceland None

Heimaey hringur

73.2 km hiking route candidate near Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar.

Region
South Iceland
Distance
19.3 km
Elevation gain
310 m
Stórurð hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Stórurð

14.6 km hiking route candidate near Bræðrabúð.

Region
East Iceland
Distance
18.4 km
Elevation gain
825 m
River Crossing

bei Bakkagerdi

64.0 km hiking route candidate near Brúnavík.

Region
East Iceland
Distance
17 km
Elevation gain
815 m
River Crossing

T2

32.2 km hiking route candidate near Hot spring.

Region
South Iceland
Distance
16.7 km
Elevation gain
1010 m
Morsárdalur hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Morsárdalur

54.5 km hiking route candidate near Magnúsarfoss.

Region
East Iceland
Distance
15 km
Elevation gain
190 m
Leggjabrjótur hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Leggjabrjótur

59.2 km hiking route candidate near Folaldafoss.

Region
West Iceland
Distance
14.8 km
Elevation gain
370 m
Strútslaug hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Strútslaug

30.6 km hiking route candidate near Waterfall.

Region
South Iceland
Distance
13.9 km
Elevation gain
330 m
Hrafntinnusker hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Hrafntinnusker

48.6 km hiking route candidate near Landmannalaugar.

Region
South Iceland
Distance
12.4 km
Elevation gain
645 m
N-4 hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

N-4

51.5 km hiking route candidate near Nýidalur - FÍ.

Region
South Iceland
Distance
12.3 km
Elevation gain
480 m
Skálli hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Skálli

41.7 km hiking route candidate near Landmannalaugar.

Region
South Iceland
Distance
10.8 km
Elevation gain
570 m
Glérá hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Glérá

40.8 km hiking route candidate near Horse riding.

Region
Northeast Iceland
Distance
10.5 km
Elevation gain
360 m
None

Kelduleið

40.1 km hiking route candidate near Swimming pool.

Region
Reykjavik
Distance
9.3 km
Elevation gain
60 m
Suðurnámur hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Suðurnámur

39.3 km hiking route candidate near Landmannalaugar.

Region
South Iceland
Distance
9 km
Elevation gain
360 m
River Crossing

Gerpir

32.3 km hiking route candidate near Sandvík.

Region
East Iceland
Distance
8.8 km
Elevation gain
580 m
None

Sólarleið

37.8 km hiking route candidate near Outdoor fitness station.

Region
Reykjavik
Distance
8.2 km
Elevation gain
20 m
None

Skógfellavegur

25.3 km hiking route candidate near Sundlaugin í Vogum.

Region
Reykjanes
Distance
7.9 km
Elevation gain
30 m
None

Vatnahringur

7.5 km hiking route candidate near Horse riding.

Region
Reykjavik
Distance
7.8 km
Elevation gain
30 m
River Crossing

Jökuldalur

30.3 km hiking route candidate near Nýidalur - FÍ.

Region
South Iceland
Distance
7.6 km
Elevation gain
170 m
River Crossing

Glerárdalur

28.4 km hiking route candidate near Lambi - Ferðafélag Akureyrar.

Region
Northeast Iceland
Distance
7.5 km
Elevation gain
0 m
Klettsgata hiking route in Iceland None

Klettsgata

38.5 km hiking route candidate near Bjarnarfoss.

Region
West Iceland
Distance
7.4 km
Elevation gain
20 m
Látrabjarg hiking route in Iceland Scramble

Látrabjarg

41.1 km hiking route candidate near Breiðavík við Látrabjarg.

Region
Westfjords
Distance
7.4 km
Elevation gain
580 m
Remundargil hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Remundargil

23.7 km hiking route candidate near Remundargilsfossi.

Region
South Iceland
Distance
6.7 km
Elevation gain
270 m
Glymur hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Glymur

29.8 km hiking route candidate near Staur.

Region
West Iceland
Distance
6.4 km
Elevation gain
335 m
None

Mánaleið

28.0 km hiking route candidate near Reykjavík.

Region
Reykjavik
Distance
6.4 km
Elevation gain
30 m
River Crossing

Eyjaleið

24.6 km hiking route candidate near Króarfoss.

Region
Reykjavik
Distance
6.2 km
Elevation gain
40 m
Þverfellshorn hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Þverfellshorn

20.6 km hiking route candidate near Kollafjarðarárfoss.

Region
Reykjavik
Distance
6 km
Elevation gain
1290 m
Blahnukur hiking route in Iceland River Crossing

Blahnukur

21.8 km hiking route candidate near Landmannalaugar.

Region
South Iceland
Distance
6 km
Elevation gain
335 m
Minor

Klofningsheiði

25.6 km hiking route candidate near Sundlaugin Flateyri.

Region
Westfjords
Distance
5.7 km
Elevation gain
565 m
1. Pick the regionStart with the part of Iceland you will actually be near, then compare routes inside that area.
2. Check accessLook for F-road, road surface, winter risk and river-crossing signals before committing.
3. Add alternativesKeep nearby easier routes or outdoor stops ready in case weather or access changes.

A better workflow for Iceland hikes

Start with the drive, not the trail. Many Iceland route plans fail because the walk looks reasonable but the approach does not: long gravel roads, highland restrictions, late snow, changing river levels or too much distance from the rest of the day. Once the approach is realistic, compare the route facts and nearby alternatives.

A strong route plan usually includes one main hike, one shorter backup and a few nearby non-hiking stops. That way a bad wind forecast, low cloud or a closed road does not waste the whole day. DULIN is built for that kind of comparison because routes and outdoor places share the same map context.

Iceland hiking routes FAQ

Where can I find an Iceland hiking routes map?

DULIN provides an Iceland hiking routes map with route lines, distance, elevation gain, region and nearby outdoor places.

Can I plan routes together with huts and waterfalls?

Yes. DULIN is built around map context, so routes can be viewed with nearby huts, waterfalls, hot pots, campsites and access notes.

Does DULIN replace official safety information?

No. DULIN is a planning layer. Always verify weather, road status, river crossings, local restrictions and safety warnings before visiting.