Úlfarsfell

Start at Hamrahlíð on the western side of the hill and climb east, then southeast to the summit observation platform.

0.0–1.0 km · steep climb, heading E · 61 → 266 m (20%)

Terrain A staked woodland path with exposed roots and rocky steps.

Cairn · 0.5 km · 190 m

Cairn · 0.9 km · 266 m

1.0–1.9 km · level, heading SE · 266 → 296 m (4%)

Terrain Rocky / packed dirt paths among moss.

Cairn · 1.1 km · 266 m

Platforms (viewpoint) · 1.8 km · 296 m · high point

The impressive engineered observation platform on the summit, the first of the walk's two highlights.

Cairn · 1.9 km · 296 m · high point

View Reykjavík and the surrounding mountains.

Sign (summit) · 1.9 km · 296 m

Wooden sign with a metal placard marking the summit, altitude (296m) and GPS coordinates. 1.9 km

1.9–4.7 km · descent, heading WNW · 296 → 59 m (-8%)

Terrain Stony paths down to the lower junction; scree and heavily eroded steep sections on the final descent from Hákinn.

Continue south from the summit to the lower path junction, then turn back northwest and climb to Hákinn.

Cairn · 2.2 km · 250 m

Intersection · 2.4 km · 222 m

Cairn · 3.4 km · 275 m

View Hákinn, the second highlight: a cairn, a bench and the view over Reykjavík.

From Hákinn, descend west and return north to the starting area. The return is less steep overall than the outward climb, but the final descent from Hákinn includes scree and heavily eroded steep sections. We used hiking poles and careful footing, with no hands needed. There is no exposure.