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64.1089°N, 22.0141°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 415 (Álftanesvegur)
Off the main road- 4.4 km from Route 40
Nearest town- Álftanes — 0.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 5 km in a straight line
What else is close- 846 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Bessastaðanes
Sky Lagoon Saman Passfrom 14.990 ISK · 2 h
Sky Lagoon To Keflavik Airportfrom 25.000 ISK · 1 h
Sky Lagoon Sér Passfrom 17.990 ISK · 2 h
Sky Lagoon for Two with Breakfast: Sér Passesfrom 20.115 ISK · 3 h
Sky Lagoon for Two with a Platter and Drinks: Saman Passesfrom 19.490 ISK · 3 h
Sky Lagoon for Two with a Platter and Drinks: Sér Passesfrom 22.090 ISK · 3 h
Sky Lagoon for Two with Breakfast: Saman Passesfrom 17.390 ISK · 3 h
Waterfalls & Canyons — SHARED TOURfrom 79.000 ISK · 1 h 20 min
Reykjanes Volcano Tour — SHARED TOURfrom 67.500 ISK · 30 min
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionBessastaðanes weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
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Alftanes1 km - 2Fógetastígur in Gálgahraun3 km
- 3
Ægisíða - Skeljanes4 km - 4
Hafnarfjörður - Álftanes - Garðaholt - Hafnarfjörður4 km - 5Rvk - ströndin4 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær< 1 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær3 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring in the Capital Region4 km
Fuel
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Kópavogsbraut4 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Garðabær5 km · 310.8 kr/L - 3
Fjarðarkaup5 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Bessastaðanes hike?
The Bessastaðanes trail is about 6.5 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 Bessastaðanes trailhead?
Bessastaðanes is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Bessastaðanes safe to hike alone?
Bessastaðanes sits 0.2 km from Álftanes, and 4.4 km from Route 40. 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 Bessastaðanes?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Johanna M Didriksdottir / Wikiloc
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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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