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Glymur And Hvalvatn

West Iceland, Iceland77 kmGPS track
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Glymur And Hvalvatn

West Iceland, Iceland77 kmGPS track

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
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12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
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5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Glymur And Hvalvatn

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Waterfalls

#1.Breiðifoss
2.6 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Glymur
3.3 km·~4 min drive

Iceland's second tallest waterfall at 198 meters. Getting there is an adventure — cave…

Glymur
#3.Stóragil
3.6 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Stóragil
#4.Staur
3.8 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Krosslaug
14 km·~17 min drive

Krosslaug is a small 42°C natural hot spring in West Iceland, used mostly by locals…

#2.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð
18 km·~22 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur
18 km·~22 min drive

Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit
21 km·~25 min drive

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hvannabrekka
12 km·~14 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Nyrðri-Leirar
12 km·~15 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Fagrabrekka
12 km·~15 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Bjarteyjarsandur
16 km·~19 min drive

Bjarteyjarsandur is a farm in the fjord Hvalfjörður. A small and family friendly camp…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin
28 km·~34 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
34 km·~41 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
34 km·~41 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
34 km·~41 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ferstikla
20 km·~24 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugarvatn
28 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Grundartangi
29 km·~34 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykholt
32 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

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How long is the Glymur And Hvalvatn hike?
The Glymur And Hvalvatn trail is about 77 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 Glymur And Hvalvatn trailhead?
Glymur And Hvalvatn 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 Glymur And Hvalvatn safe to hike alone?
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 Glymur And Hvalvatn?
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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