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64.1200°N, 21.8959°W · Reykjavík Area
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Getting there- Road 40 (Hafnarfjarðarv.)
Off the main road- 0.1 km from Route 40
Nearest town- Kópavogsbær — 0.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 4 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,078 mapped places within 20 km
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Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Espigerði - Fossvogsdalur (vantar í leiðina)< 1 km - 2
Kópavogur valley circle1 km - 3
Reykjavík: Á leið í Hringsjá1 km - 4
Fossvogsdalur (west), Kópavogur1 km - 5
Kópavogslækur1 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir< 1 km
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Nauthólsvík2 km - 3Geothermal hot spring in the Capital Region2 km
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Fossvogur< 1 km · 309.9 kr/L - 2
Hamraborg< 1 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Miklabraut við Kringluna1 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Frequently
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How long is the Fossvogur og Öskjuhlíð hike?
The Fossvogur og Öskjuhlíð trail is about 4.1 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 Fossvogur og Öskjuhlíð trailhead?
Fossvogur og Öskjuhlíð 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 Fossvogur og Öskjuhlíð safe to hike alone?
Fossvogur og Öskjuhlíð sits 0.9 km from Kópavogsbær, and 0.1 km from Route 40. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 36 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 Fossvogur og Öskjuhlíð?
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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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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