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64.2999°N, 21.0682°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 52 (Þingv.-Uxahryggir)
Off the main road- 0.2 km from Route 52
Nearest town- Bláskógabyggð — 32.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 46 km in a straight line
What else is close- 345 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Ármannsfell
Snorkeling Silfra Tour - meet on locationfrom 21.499 ISK
Diving Silfra Tour - Selfdrivefrom 34.499 ISK · 3 h
Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photosfrom 22.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Standard Cave Tourfrom 2.000 ISK · 25 min
Fontana - Classic Admissionfrom 7.490 ISK · 2 h
Rye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)from 3.500 ISK · 30 min
Adventure Park in Nesjavellir's Geothermal Rift Valleyfrom 4.900 ISK · 2 h
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Dog Sledding Near Reykjavikfrom 34.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÁrmannsfell weather and conditions
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2°Covercast0 m/sgusts 39 h 50 mdaylight · 08:15 – 18:05
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Ármannsfell from Laugarvatn1 km
- 2
Sydsta Sula 17 08 20102 km - 3
Thingvellir - Laugarvatn2 km - 4Leggjabrjótur - Þingvellir - Hvaleyrarfjörður2 km
- 5
Þinvellir2 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð19 km
- 2
Krosslaug24 km - 3Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur25 km
Fuel
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Laugarvatn18 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Ferstikla28 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3Minni Borg29 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Ármannsfell hike?
The Ármannsfell trail is about 13 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 Ármannsfell trailhead?
Ármannsfell is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Ármannsfell safe to hike alone?
Ármannsfell sits 32 km from Bláskógabyggð, and 0.2 km from Route 52. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 611 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 Ármannsfell?
Ármannsfell climbs about 611 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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · livarsdottir / 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
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