Best trails in Snæfellsjökull National Park
Want to find the best trails in Snæfellsjökull National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 11 great trails for hiking and walking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 7 easy hiking trails in Snæfellsjökull National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 0 to 2,972 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Snæfellsjökull National Park.
Top trails
1
(494)
•Moderate
•1.8 mi
•Est. 42m
Djúpalónssandur is a sandy beach and bay on foot of Snæfellsjökull. It's also called Djúpalónssandur or the Black Lava Pearl Beach. You will find 4 differently sized stones. . You reach the beach by walking down the Nautastígur trail and they are two freshwater lagos called Djúpulón . Then you will see the spectacular rock Gatklettur. Aflraunasteinar is also located on its trail. They are famous lifting stones to measure the strength.
2
(334)
•Easy
•2.7 mi
•Est. 58m
The Lóndrangar basalt cliffs are located in the Snaefellsnes peninsula and are amongst the many geological wonders. They are also called "the rocky castle" with one cliff measuring 75 meters in height and another one, 61 meters. The basalt cliffs are accessible from both ends but it is easier to start at the visitor's center.
3
(206)
•Easy
•0.4 mi
•Est. 10m
Saxhóll is one of the most popular craters on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula with wonderful open views. It's perfect for everyone because the hike is really short from the parking lot and offers great views. The crater is approximately 100m and it's made with great walking path and steps in order to make the ascent as easy as possible for guests.
5
(42)
•Easy
•0.1 mi
•Est. 2m
Discover and enjoy the region of the stunning and unique Snaefellsnes Peninsula. The Skarðsvík beach is a sandy beach with a golde color and has natural gem. For one it's not a black sand beach and it looks more like a place in the Mediterranean side due to the color of the water (not the temperatures :-)).
8
(22)
•Hard
•6.8 mi
This is one of the most amazing areas in Iceland. The Snæfellsjökull is a stratovolcano from mounted on a glacial cap that culminates at 1,446 meters above sea level. It is located at the western end of the peninsula of Snæfellsnes. You nwill eed to have all the glacier equipement with you because there are some crevasses. Perfect for ski-touring in the winter time.
9
(18)
•Easy
•0.1 mi
•Est. 2m
Discover the magnificent lighthouse of Svörtuloft. The lighthouse is located on the western part of the is located on the western tip of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, in the region of Vesturland in Snæfellbaer. You can reach a parking lot just next to the light house. It's a gravel road and if the wather is bad it can be muddy. The lighthouse dominates the cliff of Saxhólsbjarg, a nesting place for many seabirds and a famous whale watching point.
10
(29)
•Easy
•0.7 mi
•Est. 12m
Outstanding trail combining views of Snæfellsjökull, the ocean, and the lava fields in between! The view to Faxaflói and Reykjavik but also the view of the mountains, especially Snæfellsjökull is just stunning and it's located in the national park with the same name in the western part of the country.
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Where is the best place to hike in Snæfellsjökull National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Snæfellsjökull National Park is Djúpalónssandur - Dritvík - Aflraunasteinar, which has a 4.7 star rating from 494 reviews. This trail is 1.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 180 ft.
What is the longest trail in Snæfellsjökull National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Snæfellsjökull National Park is Snæfellsjökull Glacier. This trail is estimated to be 6.8 mi long.
How many trails are in Snæfellsjökull National Park?
There are 11 trails in Snæfellsjökull National Park. These trails have an average 4.5-star rating from 1,324 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Snæfellsjökull National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Snæfellsjökull National Park has you covered. Snæfellsjökull Glacier boasts the most elevation gain with 2,972 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Miðfell, which will get you 1,830 ft of elevation gain.
Are there running trails available in Snæfellsjökull National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 running trails in Snæfellsjökull National Park and the most popular is Djúpalónssandur - Dritvík - Aflraunasteinar with an average 4.7 star rating from 494 community reviews.