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Exploring Tumastadir

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Exploring Tumastadir

South Coast5.4 kmEasyGPS track

Map of Exploring Tumastadir

Map

63.7399°N, 20.0621°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 261 (Hvolsv.-Dímonarv.)
Off the main road
8.2 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Hvolsvöllur — 8.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
102 km in a straight line
What else is close
115 mapped places within 20 km

Exploring Tumastadir weather and conditions

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5°Covercast · feels 2°C3 m/swind9 h 53 mdaylight · 08:09 – 18:02
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours

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Frequently
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How long is the Exploring Tumastadir hike?
The Exploring Tumastadir trail is about 5.4 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 Exploring Tumastadir trailhead?
Exploring Tumastadir 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 Exploring Tumastadir safe to hike alone?
Exploring Tumastadir sits 8.5 km from Hvolsvöllur, and 8.2 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 235 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 Exploring Tumastadir?
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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