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63.7191°N, 19.7934°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 261 (Dímonarv.-Fljótsdalur)
Off the main road- 15.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hvolsvöllur — 21.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 115 km in a straight line
What else is close- 215 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Bleiksargljufur
Buggy Adventure-1 hourfrom 19.990 ISK · 1 h
Þórsmörk Super Jeep Tourfrom 39.990 ISK · 6 h
Landmannalaugar Super Jeep Day Tourfrom 44.990 ISK · 8 h
2.5-hour Buggy Adventure Ride in Icelandfrom 34.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Super Jeep Tourfrom 39.990 ISK · 5 h
Eyjafjallajökull Hikefrom 65.990 ISK · 8 h 30 min
Snowmobiling on Eyjafjallajökullfrom 34.990 ISK · 3 h
Golden Circle Day Tourfrom 39.990 ISK · 7 h
Volcano Cinema All the latest eruption in Iceland in 4K qualityfrom 2.000 ISK · 1 h
Solheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
Early Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionBleiksargljufur weather and conditions
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4°Cheavy drizzle · feels 0°C5 m/sgusts 89 h 53 mdaylight · 08:08 – 18:01
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Eyjafjallajokull Tranverse Via Skerjaleid5 km - 2
Gluggafoss5 km - 3
Nauthusagil Falls6 km - 4
Nauthúsagil6 km - 5
Torsmork6 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Hot Spring Shower17 km
- 2
Seljavallalaug19 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur22 km
Fuel
- 1
Hvolsvöllur22 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Hella32 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Vestmannaeyjar39 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours 
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours 
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How long is the Bleiksargljufur hike?
The Bleiksargljufur trail is about 4.6 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 Bleiksargljufur trailhead?
Bleiksargljufur is in South Coast. 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 Bleiksargljufur safe to hike alone?
Bleiksargljufur sits 22 km from Hvolsvöllur, and 15 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 246 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 Bleiksargljufur?
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 · barbahike / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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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