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64.1248°N, 21.8819°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 49 (Hringv.-Hafnarfjv)
Off the main road- 0.6 km from Route 49
Nearest town- Kópavogsbær — 1.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 4 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,082 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Espigerði - Fossvogur
Hop On - Hop Off - City Sightseeing 24 hoursfrom 6.500 ISK · 1 days
Icelandic Wild Ale Tasting & Masterclassfrom 7.900 ISK · 45 min
South Coast & Northern Lights Tourfrom 21.990 ISK · 14 h
Buggy, Lava Tunnel and Burgerfrom 79.900 ISK · 5 h
SagaVR - Admission ticketfrom 3.800 ISK · 25 min
Audioguide for Self-Drive Tours (English & German)from 3.750 ISK
Early Bird Ticket: PVBR & Poetic Funk present - Winter Gathering 2026 Iceland - 20-22 Novemberfrom 7.990 ISK · 3 days
Golden Circle & Reykjavík Christmas Walkfrom 29.999 ISK · 9 h
Golden Circle & Northern Lights by boatfrom 27.280 ISK · 11 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionEspigerði - Fossvogur weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Reykjavík: Á leið í Hringsjá< 1 km - 2
Espigerði 2. Hringleið nr. 10. GRUNDARGERÐISGARÐUR< 1 km - 3
Gengið um 108 Reykjavík1 km - 4
230427 Glæsibær - Hús Blindrafélagsins1 km - 5
Fossvogsdalur (west), Kópavogur1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir< 1 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Laugardalur2 km
- 3
Nauthólsvík2 km
Fuel
- 1Fellsmúli< 1 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 2Miklabraut við Kringluna< 1 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Skeifan< 1 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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How long is the Espigerði - Fossvogur hike?
The Espigerði - Fossvogur trail is about 4.3 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 Espigerði - Fossvogur trailhead?
Espigerði - Fossvogur is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Espigerði - Fossvogur safe to hike alone?
Espigerði - Fossvogur sits 1.7 km from Kópavogsbær, and 0.6 km from Route 49. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 22 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 Espigerði - Fossvogur?
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 · Thor Edward Jakobsson / Þór Játvarður Jakobsson / Wikiloc
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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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