Hornstrandir
The Hornstrandir Nature Reserve is located at the northernmost part of the Westfjords, only a few kilometres south of the Arctic Circle. Hornstrandir nature reserve was established in 1975. The main purpose for establishing it as a nature reserve was for the protection of its ecosystems, wildlife and undisturbed landscape. Since the 1950s, Hornstrandir has been completely uninhabited with only a few farm buildings and summer cottages remaining to this day.There are no roads in the region and low-flying planes are banned in order to maintain the serenity of the area. The nature reserve is only accessible by boat. Ferries cross over from Isafjordur or Bolungarvík in the summertime, sometimes only on specific days of the week. Camping is only permitted in the 14 designated areas of the nature preserve for free of charge. There are approximately 260 different species of flowering plant and fern that grow in Hornstrandir; many of these are native across the whole of the Westfjords, others are unique only to the reserve.The Arctic fox is the only original land mammal in Iceland, having survived here for at least 12.000 years since the end of the last Ice Age and they’re totally protected in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve and the area has the highest density of Arctic foxes in the world.
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Grænihryggur
Graenihryggur translates into Green Ridge and this is precisely what makes Grænihryggur special. Out-of-this-world blue-greenish color. It’s a ridge well hidden deep in the Landmannalaugar mountains. It can’t be seen from typical touristy hikes in Landmannalaugar, like Bláhnúkur or Brennisteinsalda. The hike is an 13 km long out-and-back hike that takes about 5 to 6 hours to complete.t is moderately difficult with some steeper and slippery parts and is accessible only in summer.
Laugavegur Trail
The Laugavegur Trail is located in the southern Icelandic Highlands and connects the geothermal area of Landmannalaugar to the forested valley of Þórmörk.Laugavegur means "The Way of the Water". The hike is 34 miles (55km) long and is generally completed in 3 or more days. Due to weather conditions the only a small window for Laugavegur hike is from mid-June to end of August. There are six huts and campsites along the route. The 55-kilometer (34-mile) trail crosses a wide diversity of landscapes, from rugged, volcanic peaks to vast black sand deserts to dayglow green hillsides.
Borgarfjörður Eystri to Seyðisfjörður
Viknaslodir "The Trails of the Inlets," hike usually takes three to four days to complete. The trail is located in the eastern part of Iceland. Along the trail there are three huts with campsites and showering facilities. The trail starts from a town called Borgarfjörður Eystri all the way to Seyðisfjörður.
