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Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun

North Iceland, Iceland65 kmEasyGPS track

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Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun

North Iceland, Iceland65 kmEasyGPS track

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Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun is in North Iceland at 65.3371°N, 16.0596°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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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

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

At Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 01:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 51 m (sunrise 05:39, sunset 20:30). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 01:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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 Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun

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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Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun — photo by wapniaki w drodze / Wikiloc

Photo: wapniaki w drodze / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Almannavegur Yfir Odadahraun — photo by wapniaki w drodze

Photo: wapniaki w drodze / wikiloc.com

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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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Waterfalls

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Hot Springs

#1.Laugarvallalaug

39 km·~47 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

44 km·~53 min drive

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#3.Víti Askja

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Campsites

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Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

52 km·~62 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kauptún

73 km·~88 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

77 km·~93 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

77 km·~93 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

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Gas stations

#1.Möðrudalur

13 km·~16 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Skjöldólfsstaðir

44 km·~52 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykjahlíð

52 km·~62 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Mývatn

52 km·~62 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

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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 · wapniaki w drodze / Wikiloc
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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