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65.6036°N, 20.6395°W · North Iceland
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Getting there- Road 711 (Vatnsnesv.: Þorgrímsstaðav. - Borgarv.)
Off the main road- 16.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Blönduós — 17.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 173 km in a straight line
What else is close- 93 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Focas Blönduós - Hvammstangi
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Ride & Raftfrom 35.400 ISK · 8 h
Give me 5from 31.000 ISK · 3 h
The Viking-Ride- All in Onefrom 15.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
River Deltafrom 28.000 ISK · 3 h
Extreme River Raftingfrom 33.000 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Kayak tripfrom 14.900 ISK · 2 h 15 min
Family River raftingfrom 22.000 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionFocas Blönduós - Hvammstangi weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Blönduós – Hvítserkur< 1 km - 2
Um Nesbjörg í Vesturhópi10 km - 3
Illuyastadur Avistamiento de Focas by RocJumper11 km - 4
Illugastadir11 km - 5
Lækjamót11 km
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- 1
Kjörbúðin17 km - 2Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga27 km
- 3Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar38 km
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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How long is the Focas Blönduós - Hvammstangi hike?
The Focas Blönduós - Hvammstangi trail is about 26 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 Focas Blönduós - Hvammstangi trailhead?
Focas Blönduós - Hvammstangi is in North 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 Focas Blönduós - Hvammstangi safe to hike alone?
Focas Blönduós - Hvammstangi sits 17 km from Blönduós, and 16 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 215 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 Focas Blönduós - Hvammstangi?
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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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
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