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65.2030°N, 21.1222°W · West Iceland
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Getting there- Road 68 (Borðeyri)
Off the main road- 0.9 km from Route 68
Nearest town- Laugarbakki — 18.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 124 km in a straight line
What else is close- 45 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Bull
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
Cave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Krauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Husafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
ATV Quad Adventure in Húsafell: Rivers & Mountain Viewsfrom 17.990 ISK · 1 hInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionBull weather and conditions
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5°Covercast · feels -2°C9 m/sgusts 139 h 44 mdaylight · 08:18 – 18:02
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Gamli þjóðvegurinn yfir Hrútafjarðarháls frá Reykjum að Sveðjustöðum6 km - 2
Frá Brandagili í Hrútafirði að Húk í Miðfirði6 km - 3
Selárgil7 km - 4
Selárgil við Fögrubrekku í Hrútafirði8 km - 5
Waterfall10 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra6 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra6 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð32 km
Fuel
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Staðarskáli7 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Laugarbakki17 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Hvammstangi23 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
- 1Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga23 km
- 2Krambúð32 km
- 3Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar56 km
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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How long is the Bull hike?
The Bull trail is about 55 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 Bull trailhead?
Bull 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 Bull safe to hike alone?
Bull sits 18 km from Laugarbakki, and 0.9 km from Route 68. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 581 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 Bull?
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.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Armann Ingi / 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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