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Akureyri Kjarnaskogul Park Walk

North Iceland, Iceland2.3 kmEasyGPS track

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Akureyri Kjarnaskogul Park Walk

North Iceland, Iceland2.3 kmEasyGPS track

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Akureyri Kjarnaskogul Park Walk is in North Iceland at 65.6492°N, 18.0812°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 821 (Akurey.-Hrafnagil)
Off the main road: 2.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Brúnahlíð — 2.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 247 km in a straight line
What else is close: 205 mapped places within 20 km

Akureyri Kjarnaskogul Park Walk weather and conditions

At Akureyri Kjarnaskogul Park Walk in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:30 (Iceland time): 5°C, partly cloudy, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Akureyri Kjarnaskogul Park Walk

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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Akureyri Kjarnaskogul Park Walk — photo by arconroad4 / Wikiloc

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Akureyri Kjarnaskogul Park Walk — photo by arconroad4

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How long is the Akureyri Kjarnaskogul Park Walk hike?

The Akureyri Kjarnaskogul Park Walk trail is about 2.3 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.

How do I get to the Akureyri Kjarnaskogul Park Walk trailhead?

Akureyri Kjarnaskogul Park Walk 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.

Is Akureyri Kjarnaskogul Park Walk safe to hike alone?

Akureyri Kjarnaskogul Park Walk sits 2.6 km from Brúnahlíð, and 2.3 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 45 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.

When is the best time to hike Akureyri Kjarnaskogul Park Walk?

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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Kjarnaskógur, Kjarnakambur, Akureyri< 1 km
2Hrafnagilsstígurinn / Hrafnagil Path< 1 km
3Akureyri hike from camping ground1 km
4Gamla Gróðrarstöðvar hringurinn2 km
5Jaðarshringurinn2 km

Waterfalls

#1.Goðafoss

25 km·~30 min drive

The Waterfall of the Gods. Wide, horseshoe-shaped falls dropping 12 meters. According to…

#2.Geitafoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Barnafoss

28 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Holárfoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Sæberg Hot Pot

1.8 km·~2 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri

3.4 km·~4 min drive

Akureyri's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 43°C, with a…

#3.Natural hot pot near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur

4.2 km·~5 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur

5.1 km·~6 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hamrar

1 km·~1 min drive

The camp site Hamrar by Akureyri is an excellent camp site with great facilities and…

#2.Lónsá, Akureyri

6.7 km·~8 min drive

The camp site Lónsá is located close to highway no 1 when entering Akureyri in the…

#3.Eyjafjarðarsveit

8.3 km·~10 min drive

The camp site at Eyjafjarðarsveit is located in the fjord Eyjafjörður. The facilities are…

#4.Tjaldsvæði Eyjafjarðarsveitar

8.4 km·~10 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F649 Ófeigsfjarðarvegur

12 km·~14 min drive

Road to an abandoned fjord

#2.F839 Leirdalsheiðarvegur

19 km·~23 min drive

Valley drive ending at the sea

#3.F66 Kollafjarðarheiði

20 km·~24 min drive

Only road across central Westfjords

3 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

2.6 km·~3 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní

2.6 km·~3 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

3.2 km·~4 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

3.6 km·~4 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Akureyri Leiruvegur

2.3 km·~3 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Kjarnagata

2.6 km·~3 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Mýrarvegur

3.6 km·~4 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri BSO

3.8 km·~5 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · arconroad4 / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community