Stórhöfði Hiking trail
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Region
Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Hafnarfjörður
Markings
Marked trail, at regular intervals
Duration
1 - 2 hours
Surface
Mixed surface - e.g. soil, stones, grass
Hazards
No hazards on the way
Service on the trail
No service
Lighting
Unilluminated
Period
Open all seasons
The Stórhöfði loop by Hvaleyrvatn is a family-friendly trail. It begins at the parking area on Hvaleyrvatn's west side, following a vehicle path After walking approximately 500 meters, you'll see a sign marked 'Stórhöfðastigur' to the right, indicating where to join the footpath. The trail continues around Stórhöfði in Stórhöfðahraun, and after the headland, a path veers right. This leads to the summit, offering stunning views of Helgafell, Lönguhlíð, and Reykjanes. The route then circles back to the forestry road and the starting parking lot.