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63.5258°N, 19.5216°W · South Coast
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Getting there- Road 1 (Dyrhólav.-Steinar)
Off the main road- 0.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vík í Mýrdal — 28 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 137 km in a straight line
What else is close- 377 mapped places within 20 km
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Fimmvorduhals From Skogar To Thorsmork1 km - 4
Kvernufoss And Skogafoss1 km - 5FIMMVÖRÐUHÁLS (Skógar-Þórsmörk ) + reverted LAUGAVEGUR (Þórsmörk -Landmannalaugar) in 4 days1 km
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Vík í Mýrdal28 km · 309.9 kr/L - 2
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Frequently
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How long is the Drangshlidarfjall hike?
The Drangshlidarfjall trail is about 1.7 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 Drangshlidarfjall trailhead?
Drangshlidarfjall 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 Drangshlidarfjall safe to hike alone?
Drangshlidarfjall sits 28 km from Vík í Mýrdal, and 0.5 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 445 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 Drangshlidarfjall?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Aqil Abdullah / 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
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