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Grundarfjordur

West Iceland, Iceland7.8 kmEasyGPS track

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Grundarfjordur

West Iceland, Iceland7.8 kmEasyGPS track

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Map of Grundarfjordur

Grundarfjordur is in West Iceland at 64.9219°N, 23.2735°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 54 (Vatnaleið-Grundarf)
Off the main road: 0.2 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Grundarfjörður — 0.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 107 km in a straight line
What else is close: 159 mapped places within 20 km

Grundarfjordur weather and conditions

At Grundarfjordur in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 20:15 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 5°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:10, sunset 20:57). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 20:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Grundarfjordur

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Grundarfjordur — photo by Lucho_NatGeo / Wikiloc

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How long is the Grundarfjordur hike?

The Grundarfjordur trail is about 7.8 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 Grundarfjordur trailhead?

Grundarfjordur 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 Grundarfjordur safe to hike alone?

Grundarfjordur sits 0.6 km from Grundarfjörður, and 0.2 km from Route 54. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 108 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 Grundarfjordur?

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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Kvernárfoss

1.5 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Kirkjufellsfoss

1.9 km·~2 min drive

Famous for the view WITH Kirkjufell mountain behind it. You've seen this shot a million…

#3.Grundarfoss

2.9 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Rjomafoss

8.1 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær

700 m

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

9.4 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

10 km·~12 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

31 km·~37 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Grundarfjörður

700 m

The camp site in Grundarfjörður is located above the town with a unique view either to…

#2.Ólafsvík

20 km·~24 min drive

The camp site is located in the edge of town. There is a toilet, hot and cold water,…

#3.Tjaldstæðið í Ólafsvík

20 km·~24 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Arnastapa

24 km·~29 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

750 m

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kassinn

21 km·~25 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

31 km·~37 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

74 km·~89 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grundarfjörður

750 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Ólafsvík

20 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Arnarstapi

24 km·~29 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hellissandur

29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Lucho_NatGeo / 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