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Vogar-Njardvik.
An ancient route through the Reidskard Pass over the
Vogastapi Headland and mound Grimsholl.
Vogar-Grindavik.
This route is called Skogafellaleid (6-7 hours).
Vogar-Reidskard-Grimsholl-Snorrastadatjarnir-Habjallar-Vogar.
Between the Snorrastadir Ponds and Habjallar the route
follows a deep fault similar to the Almannagja in the
Parliamentary Plains.
The Cliff (Bergid) in
Keflavik.
A recreational area with a hiking route to Cove Helguvik.
Fitjar_Grindavik.
This ancient route is called Skipastigur (5 hours).
Hafnir-Hafnaberg.
This hike starts at the parking lot by the road and takes
about 40 minutes. A short distance from the Hafnir
Cliff is the symbolic Bridge between the Continents, which
can be crossed and the hike continued to the nearby craters,
Stampar. The latest eruption in this area took place
in the middle of the 13th century.
The Reykjanes Area.
There are several hills and low mountains in this area which
offer excellent panoramic views on a fine day (Mt Skalafell,
Mt Haleyjarbunga, Mt Syrfell). A hike from this area
via the crater area Eldvorp to the Blue Lagoon is relatively
easy.
The Reykjanes High Temperature Area.
All together there are five high temperature areas on the
Reykjanes Peninsula, and the one closest to the lighthouse
is among the most powerful of the country. Visitors
enjoying this natural wonder have to be extremely careful
within it. The most renowned hot spring of the area is
Gunnuhver. |