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64.2216°N, 21.0654°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 36 (Lyngdalsh.v.-Þingv.)
Off the main road- 0.5 km from Route 36
Nearest town- Hveragerði — 25.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 43 km in a straight line
What else is close- 280 mapped places within 20 km
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Arnarfell< 1 km - 2
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Laugarvatn - Mosfellsbær3 km - 5
Vatnskot/Skogarkot3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð16 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus20 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur22 km
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Laugarvatn16 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
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Frequently
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How long is the Arnarfell við Þingvallavatn hike?
The Arnarfell við Þingvallavatn trail is about 8.0 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 Arnarfell við Þingvallavatn trailhead?
Arnarfell við Þingvallavatn 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 Arnarfell við Þingvallavatn safe to hike alone?
Arnarfell við Þingvallavatn sits 25 km from Hveragerði, and 0.5 km from Route 36. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 318 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 Arnarfell við Þingvallavatn?
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 · rebefumi / Wikiloc
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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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