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Esjan
Esjan is a popular mountain amongst locals to go for a hike as it’s just a 20 minute drive from Reykjavík. The trail is actually fairly easy so you’ll do fine with sneakers. It shouldn’t take more than a hour or two to get to “the Rock” so pretty much anyone should be able to go. The view of Reykjavík from the top is great.
Esjan, Iceland
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Úlfarsfell
An easy hike, perfect for kids and walking small dogs. Great scenic view over Reykjavik and pretty easy to get to by bus or car
Úlfarsfell, Iceland
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Grótta Island Lighthouse, Seltjarnarnes, Iceland
Seltjarnarnes is my old home town so I try to run through there every chance I get. The end of the peninsula is where you find the old lighthouse but also black sand beaches and plenty of birdlife.
Iceland, Gróttuviti, Seltjarnarnes, Iceland
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Fossvogsdalur
On longer runs I will usually go through this valley, it has nice trails and is fairly large. I usually make my way through Nauthólsvík and run by the airport and by the beach. Might even venture into Öskjuhlíð for some trail running.
Fossvogsdalur, Reykjavík, Iceland
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