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Helgafell – Helgafell Summit (Reykjanesfólkvangur) loop from Hafnarfjordur

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Hafnarfjörður

Helgafell – Helgafell Summit (Reykjanesfólkvangur) loop from Hafnarfjordur

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Helgafell – Helgafell Summit (Reykjanesfólkvangur) loop from Hafnarfjordur

05:13

18.4km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Reykjanesfólkvangur

Stekkjarhraun

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.09 km

Helgafell

Highlight • Summit

The Helgafell is the "home mountain" of the city Hafnarfjörður and easy to reach by car. The starting point of the hike is at the water reserve near Kaldársel.

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7.84 km

Mountain view in Reykjanesfólkvangur

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8.10 km

View of the volcanic landscape in Reykjanesfólkvangur

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There are several ways to reach the summit. Coming from the parking lot, it's worth taking the more direct, more exciting route and taking one of the other descent options.

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8.58 km

Helgafell Summit (Reykjanesfólkvangur)

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If the weather is good, you have an excellent view over the capital city of Iceland as well as the Reykjanes peninsula.

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10.1 km

Helgafell and Face Rock

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11.4 km

Reykjanesfólkvangur Trailhead

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This is a great place to start for a walk in almost any direction. So many options from here.

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18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.63 km

5.28 km

3.03 km

464 m

Surfaces

8.12 km

5.15 km

3.79 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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Helgafell – Helgafell Summit (Reykjanesfólkvangur) loop from Hafnarfjordur

Helgafell

Mountain view in Reykjanesfólkvangur

View of the volcanic landscape in Reykjanesfólkvangur

Helgafell Summit (Reykjanesfólkvangur)

Helgafell and Face Rock

Reykjanesfólkvangur Trailhead

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