Akrafjall is a picturesque mountain close to Akranes. The mountain offers one of the best views in West Iceland across Faxafloi Bay and a panoramic view from Reykjanes to Snaefellsjokull Glacier. The mountain was smoothed on the top by a glacier and surrounded by water during the Ice Age. It is easy to climb the mountain from the Akranes Water Works car park, where a sign points the way to Haihnukur (555m), the shoulder on the right side of the mountain seen from Akranes. A visitor's book is at the top. A somewhat longer hike takes you to the highest peak in the range, Geirmundartindur (643m). The hike does not require any special experience in mountain climbing nor special equipment but it is important to be well dressed and have enough stamina. The perfect way to end the hike is at Langisandur beach for a dip in Jaðarsbakka pool or Guðlaug - a hot water pool on the beach.