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Barkárdalur

North Iceland14 kmModerateGPS track

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65.6665°N, 18.4885°W · North Iceland

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Off the main road
2.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Akureyri — 18.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
235 km in a straight line
What else is close
256 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Barkárdalur

Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minLake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & morefrom 29.900 ISK · 9 h 30 minPremium Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri Duplicfrom 34.800 ISK · 8 hArctic Coastline, Microbrewery and Culture Tourfrom 34.207 ISK · 4 h 30 min4x4 Premium Northern Lights & Photography Tour (from Akureyri)from 34.800 ISK · 2 h 30 min4x4 Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatnfrom 45.000 ISK · 9 hLake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 h4x4 Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.800 ISK · 8 hDiamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatnfrom 38.900 ISK · 9 h
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ToursIn season nowNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minLake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 hGoðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Barkárdalur weather and conditions

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5°Cmostly clear · feels -1°C6 m/sgusts 109 h 34 mdaylight · 08:12 – 17:46
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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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

Barkárdalur — photo by gvaka73 / WikilocPhoto: gvaka73 / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com
Barkárdalur — photo by gvaka73Photo: gvaka73 / wikiloc.com
Barkárdalur — photo by gvaka73Photo: gvaka73 / wikiloc.com
Barkárdalur — photo by gvaka73Photo: gvaka73 / wikiloc.com
Barkárdalur — photo by gvaka73Photo: gvaka73 / wikiloc.com
Barkárdalur — photo by gvaka73Photo: gvaka73 / wikiloc.com
Barkárdalur — photo by gvaka73Photo: gvaka73 / wikiloc.com
Barkárdalur — photo by gvaka73Photo: gvaka73 / wikiloc.com
Barkárdalur — photo by gvaka73Photo: gvaka73 / wikiloc.com
Barkárdalur — photo by gvaka73Photo: gvaka73 / wikiloc.com

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Staðartunguháls3 km
  2. 2Hraun yellow9 km
  3. 3Hraun red9 km
  4. 4Pverbrekkuhnjukur, west side10 km
  5. 5Walk Around Hraunvatn12 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Holárfoss14 km
  2. 2Háaleitisfoss15 km
  3. 3Ingjaldsfossar21 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit13 km
  2. 2Skatalaug13 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri17 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Akureyri Sjafnargata16 km · 303.9 kr/L
  2. 2Baldursnes Akureyri17 km · 279.8 kr/L
  3. 3Akureyri Hlíðarbraut17 km · 279.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Bónus16 km
  2. 2Nettó17 km
  3. 3Fisk Kompaní17 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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Frequently
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How long is the Barkárdalur hike?
The Barkárdalur 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 Barkárdalur trailhead?
Barkárdalur 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 Barkárdalur safe to hike alone?
Barkárdalur sits 19 km from Akureyri, and 2.5 km from Route 1. 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 Barkárdalur?
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 hikes261 hikes in North 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