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Beinhóll - Kjalfell - Strytur - Beinhóll

Highlands, Iceland18 kmModerateGPS track
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Beinhóll - Kjalfell - Strytur - Beinhóll

Highlands, Iceland18 kmModerateGPS track

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Beinhóll - Kjalfell - Strytur - Beinhóll weather and conditions

At Beinhóll - Kjalfell - Strytur - Beinhóll in Highlands, conditions as of 20 July 2026, 15:22 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 4°C), drizzle, wind 9 m/s gusting to 13 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 19 h 41 m (sunrise 03:34, sunset 23:14). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−15%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 −15%
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 −15%
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 −15%

Tours near Beinhóll - Kjalfell - Strytur - Beinhóll

Free cancellationSmall groups
Northern Lights Small Group Tour with Hot Cocoa & Free Photos
Northern lights

Northern Lights Small Group Tour with Hot Cocoa & Free Photos

Words alone cannot capture the beauty of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights.

Duration4 hours
HighlightsReykjavík area
TypeNorthern lights
From
20.990 ISK
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Private Superjeep Golden Circle & Langjökull Glacier
Glaciers

Private Superjeep Golden Circle & Langjökull Glacier

Our first stop takes us to Thingvellir National Park where the Icelandic parliament was founded over 1000 years ago.

Duration8 hours
HighlightsReykjavík area
TypeGlaciers
From
249.500 ISK
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(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss
Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes
HighlightsNorth Iceland
TypeSightseeing
From
25.300 ISK
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Waterfalls

#1.Gýgjarfoss
9.2 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

Gýgjarfoss
#2.Skuggafoss
15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Hvanngiljafoss
46 km·~56 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

Hvanngiljafoss
#4.Dynkur
51 km·~61 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

Dynkur
4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnabyggð
10 km·~12 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Bláhver
11 km·~13 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Öskurhóll
11 km·~13 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Grænihver
11 km·~13 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Hveravellir
11 km·~13 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base
13 km·~15 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#3.Kerlingarfjöll
13 km·~16 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Árbúðir
23 km·~27 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
84 km·~100 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin
88 km·~106 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
98 km·~117 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
105 km·~126 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Hrauneyjar
66 km·~79 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir
67 km·~80 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Húsafell
68 km·~82 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll
83 km·~99 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.Northern Lights Small Group Tour with Hot Cocoa & Free Photos
4 hours

Words alone cannot capture the beauty of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights.

from 20.990 ISKView tour →
#2.Private Superjeep Golden Circle & Langjökull Glacier
8 hours

Our first stop takes us to Thingvellir National Park where the Icelandic parliament was founded over 1000 years ago.

from 249.500 ISKView tour →
#3.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss
6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Highlands

Frequently
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How long is the Beinhóll - Kjalfell - Strytur - Beinhóll hike?
The Beinhóll - Kjalfell - Strytur - Beinhóll trail is about 18 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 Beinhóll - Kjalfell - Strytur - Beinhóll trailhead?
Beinhóll - Kjalfell - Strytur - Beinhóll is in Highlands. 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 Beinhóll - Kjalfell - Strytur - Beinhóll safe to hike alone?
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 Beinhóll - Kjalfell - Strytur - Beinhóll?
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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