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Blönduós – Hvítserkur

2.0 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 12 hikers
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Blönduós – Hvítserkur

North Iceland2.0 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 12 hikers

Map of Blönduós – Hvítserkur

Map

65.6037°N, 20.6396°W · North Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 711 (Vatnsnesv.: Þorgrímsstaðav. - Borgarv.)
Off the main road
16.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Blönduós — 17.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
173 km in a straight line
What else is close
93 mapped places within 20 km

Blönduós – Hvítserkur weather and conditions

Last updated

4°Cmostly clear · feels 0°C5 m/swind9 h 35 mdaylight · 08:20 – 17:55
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Blönduós17 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Víðihlíð25 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Hvammstangi27 km · 308.6 kr/L
All fuel →

Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin17 km
  2. 2Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga27 km
  3. 3Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar38 km
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Frequently
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questions

How long is the Blönduós – Hvítserkur hike?
The Blönduós – Hvítserkur trail is about 2.0 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 Blönduós – Hvítserkur trailhead?
Blönduós – Hvítserkur 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 Blönduós – Hvítserkur safe to hike alone?
Blönduós – Hvítserkur sits 17 km from Blönduós, and 16 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 36 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 Blönduós – Hvítserkur?
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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