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Bjolfur Circle

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Bjolfur Circle

East Iceland19 kmHardGPS track

Map of Bjolfur Circle

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65.2612°N, 14.0119°W · East Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 93 (Fjarðarheiði)
Off the main road
0 km from Route 93
Nearest town
Seyðisfjörður — 1.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
396 km in a straight line
What else is close
165 mapped places within 20 km

Bjolfur Circle weather and conditions

Last updated

5°Covercast · feels -2°C8 m/sgusts 119 h 44 mdaylight · 07:50 – 17:33
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Seyðisfjörður< 1 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Egilsstaðir18 km · 279.8 kr/L
  3. 3Egilsstaðir Fagradalsbraut18 km · 279.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin< 1 km
  2. 2Bónus18 km
  3. 3Nettó18 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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Frequently
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questions

How long is the Bjolfur Circle hike?
The Bjolfur Circle trail is about 19 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 Bjolfur Circle trailhead?
Bjolfur Circle is in East 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 Bjolfur Circle safe to hike alone?
Bjolfur Circle sits 1.3 km from Seyðisfjörður, and 0 km from Route 93. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 747 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 Bjolfur Circle?
Bjolfur Circle climbs about 747 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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