Fálkafell

Fálkafell is a cabin owned by the Klakkur Scout Troop, located at approximately 370 meters above sea level. The cabin was built by the Scout Troop in 1932 and is used for scouting activities; it is not open to other visitors.

A relatively easy and accessible trail leads up to the cabin. It takes about 30–40 minutes to walk from the starting point of the route, which is by the Norðurorka district heating sheds along Súluvegur. The trail follows a path up the hill to Fálkafell and is fairly steep in sections. There are fantastic views over the town, making it a fun route for the whole family.

Fálkafell is, as many say, a “true wilderness cabin” — the building has neither electricity nor running water. It is definitely among the oldest mountain cabins in Iceland still in regular use and is probably the oldest scout cabin in the country. More information about the cabin can be found on the blog of Arnór Bliki Hallmundsson [here].

You can download the GPX file for the route [here].

The route on Wikiloc and on Google Earth

Map of the route & more photos 

Map of the route & more photos

Below you can see the starting point of the route / the parking area by the district heating sheds.