{"id":1428,"date":"2025-06-13T13:51:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T13:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/?page_id=1428"},"modified":"2025-06-13T13:52:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T13:52:16","slug":"hiking-the-westman-islands-top-trails-and-scenic-routes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/westman-islands\/hiking-the-westman-islands-top-trails-and-scenic-routes","title":{"rendered":"Hiking the Westman Islands: Top Trails and Scenic Routes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Though it is fun to explore Iceland on a road trip, and thrilling to take an ATV or buggy tour, you\u2019ll also want to venture out into the countryside on foot. We think the Westman Islands are the perfect location to stretch your legs on a hike. During your time on Heimaey, why not seek out some of its trails and get to know the place at a more leisurely pace? Let\u2019s take a look at some of our favourite routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heimaklettur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s not too wet or windy, why not consider hiking to the top of the highest point on Heimaey, Heimaklettur? It\u2019s not quite as much of a challenge as it once was to scale this 283 metre high peak. Ladders and chains have made the ascent safer and easier, though it\u2019s still a daunting climb unless you\u2019re an experienced hiker with unfenced, vertiginous paths and ledges that require a head for heights. Coming down is considered more difficult than getting to the top, so make sure the hike is within your capabilities before setting out. The views are incredible, however, so if you\u2019re up for it, this is one hike that won\u2019t disappoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seven Peaks&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This walk is about as epic as it gets on Heimaey. Hikers loop the island, summiting a series of peaks. First up is a circuit of St\u00f3rh\u00f6f\u00f0i, followed by an ascent of S\u00e6fell. With those two under your belt it\u2019s time to make it to the top of Helgafell. Another volcanic cone is next \u2013 Eldfell. To round off the challenge you\u2019ll need to notch up hikes on Heimaklettur, H\u00e1 and Dalfjall, before finishing up in Herj\u00f3lfsdalur. Of course, a challenge such as this lends itself to a special event and that\u2019s the case here. The Seven Peaks Walk is an annual highlight, taking place in summer. If you\u2019re not physically fit enough to do it yourself, why not cheer on the others?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7tinda_ganga.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7tinda_ganga.png 1024w, https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7tinda_ganga-600x316.png 600w, https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7tinda_ganga-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7tinda_ganga-768x405.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heimaey Trail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This 20km hiking trail is the same route that participants doing the annual Puffin Run tackle, but that\u2019s no reason for you to complete it at speed. Instead, take your time and enjoy the scenery along the way. It pretty much encompasses the whole of the island\u2019s coast: starting at Skansinn you\u2019ll tick off Skiphellar, head past the Sprangan and hike south of Hl\u00ed\u00f0arbrekka into Hl\u00ed\u00f0arvegur and then Herj\u00f3lfsdalur. Once you reach St\u00f3rh\u00f6f\u00f0i you might choose to take a breather as you watch the puffins. Eldfell and P\u00e1skahellir are two good reasons to get moving again, though you\u2019ll want to linger at Vi\u00f0lagafj\u00f6ru if it\u2019s clear enough to see over to Eyjafjallaj\u00f6kull. Eventually you\u2019ll tick off the stave church, bringing this fabulous hike to its conclusion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/puffin-run.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/puffin-run.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/puffin-run-600x369.jpg 600w, https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/puffin-run-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/volcanoatv.is\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/puffin-run-768x473.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">R\u00e6ningjatangi &#8211; Lyngfellisdalur &#8211; S\u00e6fell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have the time or the energy for something as long, why not try this delightful two hour hike instead? Connecting R\u00e6ningjatangi, Lyngfellisdalur and S\u00e6fell, it\u2019s a great choice if you\u2019re looking for a walk with historical interest. R\u00e6ningjatangi was the place where the infamous Turkish pirates caused havoc in the 17thcentury. The residents of Heimaey had been prepared to defend themselves from an invasion by installing cannons at Skansinn but instead these abductors came ashore on the opposite side of the island. Torching homes, farms and even the church they terrified the local population before rounding up many of them. In all 242 of them were kidnapped or killed. If you sign up for our Puffins and Pirates ATV tour, the guide will tell you more of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you choose only to stroll around the harbour, Heimaey\u2019s charms will be apparent when you slow down the pace. Hiking in the Westman Islands is a must, alongside more exhilarating pursuits such as RIB safaris and our ATV tours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Though it is fun to explore Iceland on a road trip, and thrilling to take an ATV or buggy tour,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":1081,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1428","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Hiking the Westman Islands: Top Trails and Scenic Routes | Volcano ATV<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" 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