ChallengingRemote Wilderness
Hornstrandir Coastal Trail
geopoint · Westfjords
⏱ 6–8 hours
Duration
18 km
Distance
⬆️ 600 m
Elevation Gain
Point to Point
Trail Type
About This Trail
Remote wilderness hiking route in Iceland's most isolated nature reserve.
Trail Location
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Trail Details
Difficulty
ChallengingDuration
⏱ 6–8 hours
Distance
18 km
Elevation Gain
⬆️ 600 m
Trail Type
Point to Point
Best Season
July–August
Region
Westfjords
Local Folklore
Area long believed inhabited by spirits protecting abandoned settlements.