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Budakirkja Budarklettur Budahellir

West Iceland, Iceland7.1 kmEasyGPS track

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Budakirkja Budarklettur Budahellir

West Iceland, Iceland7.1 kmEasyGPS track

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Budakirkja Budarklettur Budahellir is in West Iceland at 64.8111°N, 23.4222°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 3 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Grundarfjörður — 14.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 102 km in a straight line
What else is close: 204 mapped places within 20 km

Budakirkja Budarklettur Budahellir weather and conditions

At Budakirkja Budarklettur Budahellir in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 18:00 (Iceland time): 11°C (feels like 7°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 06:11, sunset 20:57). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Budakirkja Budarklettur Budahellir

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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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Budakirkja Budarklettur Budahellir — photo by kleppur / Wikiloc

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Budakirkja Budarklettur Budahellir — photo by kleppur

Photo: kleppur / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Budakirkja Budarklettur Budahellir hike?

The Budakirkja Budarklettur Budahellir trail is about 7.1 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 Budakirkja Budarklettur Budahellir trailhead?

Budakirkja Budarklettur Budahellir 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 Budakirkja Budarklettur Budahellir safe to hike alone?

Budakirkja Budarklettur Budahellir sits 15 km from Grundarfjörður, and 3 km from Route 54. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 61 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 Budakirkja Budarklettur Budahellir?

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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Waterfalls

#1.Bjarnarfoss

4.2 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Rjomafoss

10 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Rauðfeldsgjá

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Kirkjufellsfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

Famous for the view WITH Kirkjufell mountain behind it. You've seen this shot a million…

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

10 km·~12 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær

15 km·~17 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

23 km·~28 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

44 km·~52 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Arnastapa

11 km·~13 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Arnarstapi

11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site at Arnarstapi is in a beautiful location next to Stapafell mountain with a…

#3.Grundarfjörður

14 km·~17 min drive

The camp site in Grundarfjörður is located above the town with a unique view either to…

#4.Tjaldstæðið í Ólafsvík

15 km·~18 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

15 km·~18 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kassinn

17 km·~20 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

44 km·~53 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

78 km·~93 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Arnarstapi

11 km·~13 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Grundarfjörður

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Ólafsvík

16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hellissandur

25 km·~30 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 · kleppur / 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