trip report by site editor Rick McCharles
5km return
The Snaefellsnes Peninsula, close to Reykjavik, is a popular hiking destination.
Of many possible coastal walks, I chose the most popular, Hellnar to Arnarstapi.
It’s busy, but I still loved it. You can drop non-hikers in your group at the trailhead Coffee shop.
There are restaurants at either end of the trail, as well. Here’s pretty Arnarstapi.
The Visitor Centre is in Hellnar. I got good advice there.
This section of the coast is famed for “weather worn caves and sea arches“.
The vistas are gorgeous, for sure.
I nearly tripped over one of the supposedly rare Arctic Foxes. (That’s my 3rd in 4 days. How rare could they be?)
The fox was picking up an easy lunch. Dumber birds hatch eggs too close to the cliff top. I could have collected enough for an omelet, myself, without scrambling.
I’m happy with the photos from this day hike. See the rest on flickr. They are geotagged automatically by my new camera.
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New camera seems to be working Rick. I really like the new photos
Outstanding photos. I can only imagine the entire vistas. Even the stark volcanic landscapes have a simple beauty about them. Smooth lines on harsh surfaces with nothing to block the breeze or field of vision. Thanks for sharing.