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Around Hitarvatn Day 3

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Around Hitarvatn Day 3

West Iceland11 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Around Hitarvatn Day 3

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64.8666°N, 22.0179°W · West Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 539 (Hítardalur)
Off the main road
7.8 km from Route 55
Nearest town
Bifröst — 24.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
80 km in a straight line
What else is close
132 mapped places within 20 km

Around Hitarvatn Day 3 weather and conditions

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Fuel

  1. 1Hreðavatnsskáli25 km · 303.6 kr/L
  2. 2Baulan27 km · 279.7 kr/L
  3. 3Búðardalur29 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð29 km
  2. 2Hyrnan36 km
  3. 3Ljómalind36 km
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Frequently
asked
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How long is the Around Hitarvatn Day 3 hike?
The Around Hitarvatn Day 3 trail is about 11 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 Around Hitarvatn Day 3 trailhead?
Around Hitarvatn Day 3 is in West 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 Around Hitarvatn Day 3 safe to hike alone?
Around Hitarvatn Day 3 sits 25 km from Bifröst, and 7.8 km from Route 55. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 349 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 Around Hitarvatn Day 3?
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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