Hamrahamrar

Hamrahamrar is a continuous rocky belt above the campsite at Hamrar. The Brunná River streams through a crack in the cliffs, continuing down to the campsite, where it forms charming ponds and playgrounds before winding through Kjarnaskógur. The trail closely follows the river, passing through woods, bogs, and leading up to the old scout hut.

There are several hiking options, such as routes starting from Kjarnaskógur or the campsite at Hamrar. From there, you can walk along organized paths, continue on narrower forest trails, tractor tracks, and sheep trails up to the Gamli scout hut. The upper part of the route runs through peatland and is quite steep.

The round-trip distance is about 8 km if you start at Kjarnakot in Kjarnaskógur (shorter from Hamrar), with the hike reaching an elevation of about 230 meters. The route is easy and mostly traverses well-grown land, a walk that should take about 1-2 hours in total.

It’s important to wear sturdy shoes and dress according to the weather. Bring refreshments, and consider taking walking sticks with you. Note that the route is used by both pedestrians and cyclists. The scout hut is locked and used by the scouts, but you’re welcome to use the patio or the house walls as shelter for resting or picnic, as long as it doesn’t interfere with scout activities.

You can also view description of the route on Icelandic Tourist Board, where you can also download a GPX file of the route. Look here

The Hamhamramra trail is the white route that can be seen on the map below