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Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun

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Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun

North Iceland65 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun

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65.3371°N, 16.0596°W · North Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road F88 (Öskjul í Herðubrl)
Off the main road
12.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vogar við Mývatn — 50.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
309 km in a straight line
What else is close
48 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun weather and conditions

Last updated

2°Cclear · feels -5°C9 m/sgusts 139 h 43 mdaylight · 07:58 – 17:41
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Supermarkets

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  3. 3Nettó77 km
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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is the Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun hike?
The Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun trail is about 65 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 Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun trailhead?
Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun 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 Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun safe to hike alone?
Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun sits 51 km from Vogar við Mývatn, and 13 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 609 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 Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun?
Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun climbs about 609 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.

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