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64.8460°N, 13.9718°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 1 (Stöðvarfj.-Brdalsvík)
Off the main road- 1 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Stöðvarfjörður — 3.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 389 km in a straight line
What else is close- 118 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Arch
Wild Reindeer Experiencefrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h
Streiti Coastlinefrom 17.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Mt. Kistufell - Super Jeep tourfrom 36.500 ISK · 4 h
Mindfulness Yoga hike in Breiðdalsvíkfrom 8.700 ISK · 2 h
Mjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Eskifjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Djúpivogur: Jökulsárlón & Diamond Beach Cruise Tourfrom 29.550 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Valleys and Waterfallsfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Nature Tour by RIB Boat - from Neskaupstaður- includes Páskahellir, Nípan, Rauðubjörg & Hellisfjörðurfrom 18.490 ISK · 1 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionArch weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Stöðvarfjörður - Köttur - Fáskrúðsfjörður1 km - 2
Stodvarfjordur - Oseyri Farm - Steinborginn1 km - 3
Að Einbúa1 km - 4
Stöðvarfjörður4 km - 5
Stodvarfjordur Mountain Hike5 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Fjarðabyggð5 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Fáskrúðsfjörður9 km
- 3
Laugavallalaug22 km
Fuel
- 1
Stöðvarfjörður5 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Breiðdalsvík6 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3Fáskrúðsfjörður10 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How long is the Arch hike?
The Arch trail is about 8.1 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 Arch trailhead?
Arch is in East 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 Arch safe to hike alone?
Arch sits 3.9 km from Stöðvarfjörður, and 1 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 561 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 Arch?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Sir. Chadosan John Borg / 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
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