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Map of Almannaleið; Herdísarvík-Stóra Eldborg
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63.8671°N, 21.8226°W · Reykjanes Peninsula
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 427 (Selvogur-sýslum.)
Off the main road- 9.6 km from Route 42
Nearest town- Hafnarfjörður — 18.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 32 km in a straight line
What else is close- 201 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Almannaleið; Herdísarvík-Stóra Eldborg
Geothermal Sprint Through Krýsuvíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 3 h
Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 h
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour with Pickup from Reykjavíkfrom 55.500 ISK · 6 h
Inside The Volcano Hiking Tour - Self-drivefrom 51.000 ISK · 4 h
Day Hike to Helgafell: Lava Caves and Elvesfrom 15.396 ISK · 5 h
Horses and Wafflesfrom 16.900 ISK · 1 h
Lava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fieldsfrom 16.900 ISK · 2 h
Geothermal Exhibition: Self-Guided Audio Tour and Entry Ticketfrom 2.650 ISK · 1 h
Evening Lava Tunnel Tourfrom 8.900 ISK · 1 h
Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionAlmannaleið; Herdísarvík-Stóra Eldborg weather and conditions
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Nearby
km column = your drive
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Selvogur. Hamrarnir ofan Selvogs5 km - 2
Stóra Eldborg8 km - 3
Seltún - Lambafellsgjá12 km - 4
Seltun Krysuvik12 km - 5Dalaleið12 km
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Hot springs
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Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður12 km - 2Geothermal hot spring near Þorlákshöfn22 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður22 km
Fuel
- 1Einhella21 km · 279.7 kr/L
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Norðurhella21 km · 279.9 kr/L - 3
Suðurhella21 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoonfrom 218.750 ISK · 10 hours - Blue Lagoon Admissionfrom 14.990 ISK · 3 hours
- Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakesfrom 19.068 ISK · 7 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Almannaleið; Herdísarvík-Stóra Eldborg hike?
The Almannaleið; Herdísarvík-Stóra Eldborg trail is about 9.4 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 Almannaleið; Herdísarvík-Stóra Eldborg trailhead?
Almannaleið; Herdísarvík-Stóra Eldborg is in Reykjanes Peninsula. 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 Almannaleið; Herdísarvík-Stóra Eldborg safe to hike alone?
Almannaleið; Herdísarvík-Stóra Eldborg sits 19 km from Hafnarfjörður, and 9.6 km from Route 42. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 187 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 Almannaleið; Herdísarvík-Stóra Eldborg?
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.
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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
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NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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