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Egilsstaðir - Fardagafoss, one way

2.5 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers
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Egilsstaðir - Fardagafoss, one way

East Iceland2.5 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers

Map of Egilsstaðir - Fardagafoss, one way

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65.2670°N, 14.3305°W · East Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 93 (Fjarðarheiði)
Off the main road
0.2 km from Route 93
Nearest town
Egilsstaðir — 3.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
382 km in a straight line
What else is close
101 mapped places within 20 km

Egilsstaðir - Fardagafoss, one way weather and conditions

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7°Covercast · feels 3°C5 m/sgusts 89 h 37 mdaylight · 07:54 – 17:31
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours

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Fuel

  1. 1Egilsstaðir Fagradalsbraut3 km · 279.7 kr/L
  2. 2Egilsstaðir3 km · 279.8 kr/L
  3. 3Egilsstaðir Miðvangi4 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Bónus3 km
  2. 2Nettó4 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin15 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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Frequently
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How long is the Egilsstaðir - Fardagafoss, one way hike?
The Egilsstaðir - Fardagafoss, one way trail is about 2.5 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 Egilsstaðir - Fardagafoss, one way trailhead?
Egilsstaðir - Fardagafoss, one way is in East 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 Egilsstaðir - Fardagafoss, one way safe to hike alone?
Egilsstaðir - Fardagafoss, one way sits 3.2 km from Egilsstaðir, and 0.2 km from Route 93. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 137 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 Egilsstaðir - Fardagafoss, one way?
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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