Á Fjörður við Eyjafjörð, Flateyjadal, Hvalvatnsfjörð, Ytri-Brettingsdalur, Jökulbrekka

The Á Fjörður við Eyjafjörð, Flateyjadal, Hvalvatnsfjörð, Ytri-Brettingsdalur, Jökulbrekka trail is about 23 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.

Á Fjörður við Eyjafjörð, Flateyjadal, Hvalvatnsfjörð, Ytri-Brettingsdalur, Jökulbrekka is in North Iceland. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.

Á Fjörður við Eyjafjörð, Flateyjadal, Hvalvatnsfjörð, Ytri-Brettingsdalur, Jökulbrekka sits 23 km from Hrísey, and 22 km from Route 83. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 1,256 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.

Á Fjörður við Eyjafjörð, Flateyjadal, Hvalvatnsfjörð, Ytri-Brettingsdalur, Jökulbrekka climbs about 1,256 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.