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Barnabókaganga

North Iceland4.0 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 16 hikers

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65.6839°N, 18.0944°W · North Iceland

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Getting there
Road 1 (Akureyri)
Off the main road
1.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Akureyri — 0.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
249 km in a straight line
What else is close
210 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Barnabókaganga

Akureyri City Walk & Local Foodfrom 16.900 ISK · 3 hWhale Watching from Akureyrifrom 13.990 ISK · 2 h 30 minMyvatn, Waterfall, Hot Springs & Volcanoes Tour from Akureyrifrom 21.990 ISK · 6 hLake Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri Port - Spanishfrom 23.000 ISK · 6 hLake Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri Port - Germanfrom 23.000 ISK · 6 hGoðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Port - Germanfrom 16.000 ISK · 2 h 30 minGoðafoss Waterfall & Turf House from Akureyri Portfrom 20.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minAkureyri Express Whales in the Midnight Sunfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 hKerlingafjöll 4x4 Tourfrom 79.900 ISK · 12 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

Barnabókaganga weather and conditions

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7°Covercast · feels 3°C3 m/sgusts 69 h 34 mdaylight · 08:11 – 17:45
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
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Photos & videos

Barnabókaganga — photo by VisitAkureyri / WikilocPhoto: VisitAkureyri / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com
Barnabókaganga — photo by VisitAkureyriPhoto: VisitAkureyri / wikiloc.com
Barnabókaganga — photo by VisitAkureyriPhoto: VisitAkureyri / wikiloc.com
Barnabókaganga — photo by VisitAkureyriPhoto: VisitAkureyri / wikiloc.com
Barnabókaganga — photo by VisitAkureyriPhoto: VisitAkureyri / wikiloc.com
Barnabókaganga — photo by VisitAkureyriPhoto: VisitAkureyri / wikiloc.com
Barnabókaganga — photo by VisitAkureyriPhoto: VisitAkureyri / wikiloc.com
Barnabókaganga — photo by VisitAkureyriPhoto: VisitAkureyri / wikiloc.com
Barnabókaganga — photo by VisitAkureyriPhoto: VisitAkureyri / wikiloc.com
Barnabókaganga — photo by VisitAkureyriPhoto: VisitAkureyri / wikiloc.com

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Iceland North-South (1)< 1 km
  2. 2Sea and Oddeyrin< 1 km
  3. 3Akureyri - Citywalk< 1 km
  4. 4Botanical Garden, Akureyri1 km
  5. 5Sandgerðisbót og Sílabás1 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Goðafoss25 km
  2. 2Geitafoss25 km
  3. 3Holárfoss26 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri< 1 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur2 km
  3. 3Natural hot pot near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur3 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Akureyri BSO< 1 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Glerártorg Akureyri< 1 km · 279.8 kr/L
  3. 3Akureyri< 1 km · 301.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó< 1 km
  2. 2Krónan< 1 km
  3. 3Hagkaup< 1 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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questions

How long is the Barnabókaganga hike?
The Barnabókaganga trail is about 4.0 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 Barnabókaganga trailhead?
Barnabókaganga 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 Barnabókaganga safe to hike alone?
Barnabókaganga sits 0.3 km from Akureyri, and 1.1 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy. 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 Barnabókaganga?
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