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Austur Helgrindur

West Iceland14 kmHardGPS track

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64.9204°N, 23.2661°W · West Iceland

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Getting there
Road 54 (Vatnaleið-Grundarf)
Off the main road
0.4 km from Route 54
Nearest town
Grundarfjörður — 0.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
107 km in a straight line
What else is close
157 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Austur Helgrindur

Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour from Grundarfjordur Portfrom 26.240 ISK · 5 hPuffin Tourfrom 8.500 ISK · 1 h 30 minCLASSIC KAYAKING ADVENTUREfrom 14.900 ISK · 2 hGrundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 h 30 minGrundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminalfrom 25.340 ISK · 5 hSnæfellsjökullfrom 59.900 ISK · 6 hWhale Watching Ólafsvík - Snaefellsnesfrom 14.000 ISK · 3 hBuggy tours around Snæfellsjökull. 1 hour tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 1 hBuggy tours around Snæfellsjökull. 2 hour tourfrom 26.900 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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ToursIn season nowInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hSnowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 hGolden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Austur Helgrindur weather and conditions

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7°Clight drizzle · feels 1°C9 m/sgusts 139 h 39 mdaylight · 08:29 – 18:08
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Austur Helgrindur — photo by isleifur76 / WikilocPhoto: isleifur76 / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com
Austur Helgrindur — photo by isleifur76Photo: isleifur76 / wikiloc.com
Austur Helgrindur — photo by isleifur76Photo: isleifur76 / wikiloc.com
Austur Helgrindur — photo by isleifur76Photo: isleifur76 / wikiloc.com
Austur Helgrindur — photo by isleifur76Photo: isleifur76 / wikiloc.com
Austur Helgrindur — photo by isleifur76Photo: isleifur76 / wikiloc.com
Austur Helgrindur — photo by isleifur76Photo: isleifur76 / wikiloc.com
Austur Helgrindur — photo by isleifur76Photo: isleifur76 / wikiloc.com
Austur Helgrindur — photo by isleifur76Photo: isleifur76 / wikiloc.com
Austur Helgrindur — photo by isleifur76Photo: isleifur76 / wikiloc.com

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Grundarfjordur< 1 km
  2. 2Grundarfjörður short loop< 1 km
  3. 3Austur Helgrindur1 km
  4. 4Grundarfjörður circular1 km
  5. 5Grundarfjörður1 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Kvernárfoss1 km
  2. 2Kirkjufellsfoss2 km
  3. 3Grundarfoss2 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær< 1 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær9 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær10 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Grundarfjörður< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Ólafsvík21 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Arnarstapi24 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin< 1 km
  2. 2Kassinn21 km
  3. 3Bónus30 km
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Tours

  1. Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
  3. Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
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Frequently
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questions

How long is the Austur Helgrindur hike?
The Austur Helgrindur trail is about 14 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 Austur Helgrindur trailhead?
Austur Helgrindur 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 Austur Helgrindur safe to hike alone?
Austur Helgrindur sits 0.5 km from Grundarfjörður, and 0.4 km from Route 54. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 951 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 Austur Helgrindur?
Austur Helgrindur climbs about 951 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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All hikes218 hikes in West Iceland, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams