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Búrfell

South Coast12 kmHardGPS track

Map of Búrfell

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64.1065°N, 19.7935°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 32 (Búrfell - Landvegur)
Off the main road
1.1 km from Route 32
Nearest town
Árnes — 23.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
104 km in a straight line
What else is close
93 mapped places within 20 km

Búrfell weather and conditions

Last updated

0°Cmostly clear · feels -5°C4 m/swind9 h 51 mdaylight · 08:09 – 18:00
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is the Búrfell hike?
The Búrfell trail is about 12 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 Búrfell trailhead?
Búrfell 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 Búrfell safe to hike alone?
Búrfell sits 23 km from Árnes, and 1.1 km from Route 32. The uploader rated it hard and it climbs about 670 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 Búrfell?
Búrfell climbs about 670 m, so snow lingers on it later than on lowland trails. 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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