Gauksmýrartjörn við Þjóðveginn
1.2 kmEasyGPS trackRecorded by 2 hikers
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Map of Gauksmýrartjörn við Þjóðveginn
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65.3440°N, 20.8048°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 1 (Hvammst.-Gljúfurá)
Off the main road- 0 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Laugarbakki — 3.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 144 km in a straight line
What else is close- 87 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Gauksmýrartjörn við Þjóðveginn
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Krauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h
Cave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Ride & Raftfrom 35.400 ISK · 8 h
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The Viking-Ride- All in Onefrom 15.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
River Deltafrom 28.000 ISK · 3 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionGauksmýrartjörn við Þjóðveginn weather and conditions
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6°Cmostly clear · feels 1°C7 m/sgusts 109 h 36 mdaylight · 08:20 – 17:57
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Langafit við Laugarbakka í Miðfirði5 km - 2
Botn Miðfjarðar7 km - 3
Kerafossar8 km - 4
Hvammstangi8 km - 5
Truffula Trail9 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra4 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Húnaþing vestra17 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð35 km
Fuel
Supermarkets
- 1Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga9 km
- 2
Kjörbúðin43 km - 3Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar48 km
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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questions
How long is the Gauksmýrartjörn við Þjóðveginn hike?
The Gauksmýrartjörn við Þjóðveginn trail is about 1.2 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 Gauksmýrartjörn við Þjóðveginn trailhead?
Gauksmýrartjörn við Þjóðveginn is in West 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 Gauksmýrartjörn við Þjóðveginn safe to hike alone?
Gauksmýrartjörn við Þjóðveginn sits 3.8 km from Laugarbakki, and 0 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it easy. 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 Gauksmýrartjörn við Þjóðveginn?
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 · northwesticeland / 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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