Map of Frakkadalsá
Map
65.6487°N, 22.5518°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Road 60 (Klettsháls)
Off the main road
- 0.3 km from Route 60
Nearest town
- Reykhólar — 27.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 169 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 45 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Frakkadalsá
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Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
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Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 h
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Wildlife and Arctic Foxesfrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minFrakkadalsá weather and conditions
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Day 517 km - 2
DI Extension18 km - 3
Langdalsa To Tindar And Braksvatn And A Canyon19 km - 4
Heydalur Mjoifjordur From Hotel To Ausuvatn Lake And Back22 km - 5
Vadalfjoll Reykholar23 km
Hot springs
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Fuel
- 1
Bjarkalundur23 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Reykhólar27 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Flókalundur29 km · 310.9 kr/L
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How long is the Frakkadalsá hike?
The Frakkadalsá trail is about 0.7 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 Frakkadalsá trailhead?
Frakkadalsá is in Westfjords. 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 Frakkadalsá safe to hike alone?
Frakkadalsá sits 28 km from Reykhólar, and 0.3 km from Route 60. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 43 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 Frakkadalsá?
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 · rebefumi / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
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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