View of Kálfatindar Cliffs – Hornbjarg Cliffs loop from Hornbjargsviti

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View of Kálfatindar Cliffs – Hornbjarg Cliffs loop from Hornbjargsviti

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View of Kálfatindar Cliffs – Hornbjarg Cliffs loop from Hornbjargsviti

06:04

17.9km

830m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 16 m for 509 m

After 17.6 km for 262 m

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

Get Directions

115 m

Hornbjargsviti Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Anyone who sets up their tent here when the visibility is good will be amazed by how beautiful it is. However, due to its exposed location, the site also has …

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585 m

Waterfall near Hornbjargsviti Lighthouse

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful waterfall not far from Hornbjarg Viti.

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6.42 km

View of the Cliffs at Hornstrandir

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.27 km

Viewpoint

8.62 km

Hornbjarg Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

17.9 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

477 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

795 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 12 October

10°C

6°C

92 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 41.0 km/h

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Comments

July 16, 2025,Hornbjargsviti - Horn - Hornvik

Shortly after 5 a.m., I set off to arrive in Hornvik (Höfn) in time before the forecast rain. I climbed quickly in the thick fog toward the Horn. Every now and then, the fog cleared, revealing a view of the steep and rugged scenery, and wisps of mist enchanted the landscape. At just the right moment, the fog lifted, and …

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