Gunnhildur and Vífilstaðarhlíð Hiking trail
A hike in Heiðmörk which takes you up to the cairn Gunnhildur and follows Vífilsstaðahlíð on the way back.
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Region
Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Garðabær
Starting point
Parking lot by Vífilsstaðavatn
Markings
Marked trail, at regular intervals
Duration
1 - 2 hours
Surface
Mixed surface - e.g. soil, stones, grass
Obstacles
Step - A step, ledge, stair or low ledge that must be stepped on
Hazards
No hazards on the way
Service on the trail
No service
Lighting
Unilluminated
Period
Open all seasons
A popular 6 km walking, jogging, and cycling route which starts at the parking lot by Vífilsstaðavatn. The trail follows a well-defined path up Vífilsstaðahlíð, leading to a stone cairn called Gunnhildur. This well-trodden route is surrounded by vast stretches of lupine fields. From the cairn, there is an excellent view of the capital area, making it an ideal spot to take a short break and enjoy the scenery.
The route continues along the trail until reaching a viewing platform. From there, the path veers right and goes through a wooded area until it connects with a service road, which leads downhill. At the bottom of the slope, a right turn is taken, following the path along Vífilsstaðahlíð all the way back to the parking lot at Vífilsstaðavatn.