Hiking

A: The Strand
between Arnarstapi and Hellnar in of a dramatic rugged cliffs. It is fascinating to see how the diffrence forces of nature have shaped this area through the ages.

B: Laugarbrekka
It is possible to walk to the ancient regional meeting place and explore the ruins of the farmstead Laugarbrekka, birthplace of Guđrún Thorbjarnardóttir. At Laugarbrekka is the grave of Axlar-Björn and highest on the hillock is the pool of Bárdur Snćfellsás.

Just to the west is Laugarvatn where "some" see dancing elves and hidden people. From there it is possible to follow the road back to Arnarstapa or go lower along the Hellnahraun lava flow to the Maríulind springs and onwards along the "Midgatan" way through the lava area (along the electric power line) to Arnarstapa

C: Mt. Stapafell / Cave Sönghellir
One can also hike a ring around Stapafell mountain, stopping at Sönghellir cave. It is likewise possible to go to the top of Stapafell, which is about 526 metres (about 1,700 feet).

Great panoramas can be had across Breiđuvík, and of the historical sites under the glacier.

D: Sölvahamar / Rauđfeldargjá
Another route is out to Sölvahamar and on to Látur or up along the Hnausahraun lavas, stopped at the chasm, Rauđfeldargjá. Then follow the road back to Arnarstapa. From Sölvahamar there is an old horse trail below the glacier which can be followed to Búđir.