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Hafradalur Betaniakot

Westfjords, Iceland3.4 kmModerateGPS track

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Hafradalur Betaniakot

Westfjords, Iceland3.4 kmModerateGPS track

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Hafradalur Betaniakot is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.9819°N, 23.3772°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 627 (Önundarfjarðarvegur að Vífilsmýrum)
Off the main road: 2.1 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Flateyri — 9.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 215 km in a straight line
What else is close: 131 mapped places within 20 km

Hafradalur Betaniakot weather and conditions

At Hafradalur Betaniakot in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 05:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), mostly clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 21:02). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Hafradalur Betaniakot

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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Hafradalur Betaniakot — photo by korpudalur / Wikiloc

Photo: korpudalur / Wikiloc / wikiloc.com

Hafradalur Betaniakot — photo by korpudalur

Photo: korpudalur / wikiloc.com

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How long is the Hafradalur Betaniakot hike?

The Hafradalur Betaniakot trail is about 3.4 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 Hafradalur Betaniakot trailhead?

Hafradalur Betaniakot 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 Hafradalur Betaniakot safe to hike alone?

Hafradalur Betaniakot sits 9.9 km from Flateyri, and 2.1 km from Route 60. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 258 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 Hafradalur Betaniakot?

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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1Korpudalur Kroppstadarskal Thverdalur2 km
2Heidaskard And Hestskard From Korpudal Hi Hostel2 km
3Tunguhorn Ekkilsdalur3 km
4Pier hike on beach5 km
5Thorfinnur Onundarfjordur Flateyri8 km

Waterfalls

#1.Bunárfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Valagil

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Bulafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Bæjarfoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær

10 km·~12 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður

13 km·~15 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Gjörvidalslaug

18 km·~22 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður

20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Korpudalur

1.7 km·~2 min drive

The camp site Korpudalur is in the fjord Önundarfjörður, close to Ísafjörður.

#2.Tjaldsvæði Flateyrar

9.9 km·~12 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Flateyri

9.9 km·~12 min drive

Flateyri is North-west of Onundarfjordur. The village is now a part of the Isafjordur…

#4.Núpur í Dýrafirði

11 km·~13 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

13 km·~15 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM

13 km·~15 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

15 km·~18 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Flateyri

9.9 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður

13 km·~15 min drive

Orkan · 306.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Þingeyri

13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Súðavík

18 km·~22 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · korpudalur / Wikiloc
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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