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Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit

North Iceland20 kmHardGPS track

Map of Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit

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65.0473°N, 16.7234°W · North Iceland

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Nearest town
Vogar við Mývatn — 64.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
268 km in a straight line
What else is close
62 mapped places within 20 km

Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit weather and conditions

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-2°Cpartly cloudy · feels -14°C19 m/sgusts 259 h 45 mdaylight · 08:00 – 17:45
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Möðrudalur58 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Mývatn60 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Reykjahlíð67 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krambúð67 km
  2. 2Bónus94 km
  3. 3Fisk Kompaní94 km
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Frequently
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How long is the Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit hike?
The Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit trail is about 20 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 Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit trailhead?
Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit is in North 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 Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit safe to hike alone?
Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit sits 65 km from Vogar við Mývatn. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 858 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 Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit?
Askja Thorvaldstindur No Summit climbs about 858 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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