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64.0520°N, 21.9756°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 470 (Strandgata)
Off the main road- 0.9 km from Route 42
Nearest town- Hafnarfjörður — 3.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 11 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,033 mapped places within 20 km
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Nearby
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- 1Ásfjall and Ástjörn< 1 km
- 2
Krosseyri - Hleinar, Hafnarfjörður2 km - 3
Hvaleyrarvatn3 km - 4
Stórhöfði3 km - 5
Stórhöfði - Hvaleyrarvatn hringur3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður< 1 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður2 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær5 km
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Ásvellir< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Melabraut< 1 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3Norðurhella< 1 km · 279.9 kr/L
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Frequently
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How long is the Ásfjall Hvaleyrarvatn Vellir hike?
The Ásfjall Hvaleyrarvatn Vellir trail is about 10 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 Ásfjall Hvaleyrarvatn Vellir trailhead?
Ásfjall Hvaleyrarvatn Vellir 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 Ásfjall Hvaleyrarvatn Vellir safe to hike alone?
Ásfjall Hvaleyrarvatn Vellir sits 3.4 km from Hafnarfjörður, and 0.9 km from Route 42. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 219 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 Ásfjall Hvaleyrarvatn Vellir?
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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OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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