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Brattabrekka

West Iceland, Iceland8.6 kmEasyGPS track

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HikeWest Iceland

Brattabrekka

West Iceland, Iceland8.6 kmEasyGPS track

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Brattabrekka is in West Iceland at 64.8877°N, 21.5121°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 60 (Brattabrekka)
Off the main road: 0.1 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Bifröst — 13.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 85 km in a straight line
What else is close: 112 mapped places within 20 km

Brattabrekka weather and conditions

At Brattabrekka in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 14:00 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 7°C), mostly clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 14:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Brattabrekka

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Brattabrekka — photo by Leifur Hákonarson / Wikiloc

Photo: Leifur Hákonarson / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Brattabrekka — photo by Leifur Hákonarson

Photo: Leifur Hákonarson / wikiloc.com

Ice Climbing Fun in Iceland - Kökuboð WI3+ in BrattaBrekka | February 2022 — Brattabrekka — video poster — Ice Climbing Fun in Iceland - Kökuboð WI3+ in BrattaBrekka | February 2022Vourakis Climbs

Photo: Leifur Hákonarson / wikiloc.com

Ice climbing in Austurárdalur, Iceland — Brattabrekka — video poster — Ice climbing in Austurárdalur, IcelandBjartur Ólafsson

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How long is the Brattabrekka hike?

The Brattabrekka trail is about 8.6 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 Brattabrekka trailhead?

Brattabrekka is in West 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 Brattabrekka safe to hike alone?

Brattabrekka sits 14 km from Bifröst, and 0.1 km from Route 60. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 436 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 Brattabrekka?

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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Hamrafoss

3.8 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Bjarnafoss

4.4 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Glanni

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Laxfoss

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Grafarlaug

8.1 km·~10 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

14 km·~16 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

22 km·~27 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Englandshverir

24 km·~29 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Sælukotið Árblik

16 km·~19 min drive

Árblik is about 12 km south of Budardalur close to road nr. 60. In Árblik there is a café…

#2.Varmaland

22 km·~27 min drive

The camp site at Varmaland is a big and spacious area and is well suitable for groups and…

#3.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum

26 km·~32 min drive

The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…

#4.Búðardalur

27 km·~33 min drive

The Budardalur camping site is located within a beautiful grove. When arriving from the…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F578 Arnarvatnsvegur

13 km·~15 min drive

Road to 100+ lakes

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

27 km·~33 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Hyrnan

43 km·~51 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Ljómalind

43 km·~51 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

43 km·~51 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hreðavatnsskáli

13 km·~16 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Baulan

25 km·~30 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Búðardalur

27 km·~33 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykholt

27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Leifur Hákonarson / 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