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Eskifjörður - Neskaupstaður

East Iceland9.1 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Eskifjörður - Neskaupstaður

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65.0732°N, 13.8885°W · East Iceland

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 9549 (Oddsskarðsvegur)
Off the main road
5.5 km from Route 92
Nearest town
Eskifjörður — 6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
397 km in a straight line
What else is close
169 mapped places within 20 km

Eskifjörður - Neskaupstaður weather and conditions

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1°Cclear · feels -5°C6 m/swind9 h 38 mdaylight · 07:52 – 17:30
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. 1Eskifjörður6 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Neskaupstaður12 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Reyðarfjörður16 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin6 km
  2. 2Nesbakki13 km
  3. 3Krónan16 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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questions

How long is the Eskifjörður - Neskaupstaður hike?
The Eskifjörður - Neskaupstaður trail is about 9.1 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 Eskifjörður - Neskaupstaður trailhead?
Eskifjörður - Neskaupstaður 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 Eskifjörður - Neskaupstaður safe to hike alone?
Eskifjörður - Neskaupstaður sits 6 km from Eskifjörður, and 5.5 km from Route 92. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 144 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 Eskifjörður - Neskaupstaður?
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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